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Shampoo in Bar Soap Format

Submitted by pampasgirl on Sun, Mar. 01, 2009

Is it possible to create a bar soap version of shampoo and conditioner? I hate the fact the we use many plastic containers for these items. You can only recycle so many times.....bar soaps eliminate the container issue, a cradle to cradle option...?

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Comments (9)

gamelin23
Mon, Oct. 18, 2010

re: shampoo bar

@scarcrow ... Great post and thank you so much for your patronage to date. Love the suggestions around hemp and in general for better upsides around our packaging. While it's not as easy as I wish it would be to have the "ultimate" design it's something we can continue to improve upon and I'll most certainly note your suggestions... thanks again ... Jason

scarcrow
Wed, Sep. 29, 2010

shampoo bar

I just learned of shampoo bars; and got one of J R Leggett's to try to see if I would like it or not; someone noted that they last aproximately 4 months; www.jrleggett.com; everything that they make is wholesome.
It lathers fantastically; but I wasn't sure I liked the way my hair FELT afterwards. But it dried FABULOUSLY! After trying it several times, I figured out it was because the HAIR is not STRIPPED of its own oils; and I LOVE IT!
For conditioners: you can use 1 T vinegar to 1 c of warm water.
Googling make it yourself shampoo bars there are all kinds of various make it yourself recipes; and great sites to order from as well! I LOVE the idea of making my own; and plan to also experiment to find how to make bars that can then simply be grated to make dishwashing soap!
I LOVE 7th generation liquid dishsoap but do NOT like the plastic it comes in! Industrial hemp was grown by George Washington, Thomas Jefferson and many others. THIS could easily have been used in place of the petroleum that was excessively used in everything to give SOME folks tremendous wealth.
And so the earth is flooded with both chemicals and plastic cuz BOTH gave Rockefeller and others tremendous wealth. Hemp would biodegrade in a year; glass was what the PEOPLE wanted; and were over ruled due to self interest.

stellaluna13
Wed, Jun. 24, 2009

shampoo bar

Yes, absolutely you can make shampoo bars! There are recipes out there to make your own, but I get mine from Chagrin Valley Soap. I love them, and give them as gifts. I also like the fact that you can get samples of the various soaps that they make.

Here is a link to their info site on shampoo bars.

Once you get used to using them you won't want to go back to detergent shampoos. Also, minimal packaging is involved- always a plus!

titled
Sat, Mar. 21, 2009

NO!

NO!

sickemy
Wed, Mar. 18, 2009

shampoo & body soap

Aveda has a bar of soap that can be used for your body and hair.

nmelanson
Sun, Mar. 15, 2009

shampoo bar soap

I live on Salt Spring Island in BC, Canada and I've used quite a few soaps with great results on my hair (and I have hard to manage, curly hair). Kama Soap, which is made locally here is amazing - highly recommended if you can find it near you. The Guelph Soap company has a great product line as well, plus they're cheap! I like the goat milk bar. Both companies make natural, pure and clean soaps.

Dweezie37
Fri, Mar. 13, 2009

bar form shampoo

check out www.lushusa.com. They make shampoo in bar form. I'd like to give it a try, but it's a little pricey for my budget!

hcsmith
Wed, Mar. 11, 2009

I also like home-made soap,

I also like home-made soap, and I end up just buying the bars themselves (no packaging) from our local natural foods grocery. However, I've NEVER seen bar form shampoo or conditioner before. It would be nice to try!

Doaner_skt
Sun, Mar. 01, 2009

make your own

there are recipes out there if you're a little on the crafty side. my husband and i love making our own soap and frequently discover new combos of scents and natural exfoliates to keep things interesting. in one of our books there is a recipe for a mango-mint bar shampoo which we haven't tried yet. you may be able to google it. there was also a recipe for a camping soap that floats when whipped while preparing the soap that is absolutely wonderful for washing our dog in place of flea shampoo that contains pesticide. its not as potent as the earth friendly options at a pet store so my little pup doesn't get unbearably spicy smelling but the bugs still stay off him.

warning: once making your own soap, you may never purchase soap at the market again. and if you need any encouragement to say "no" to soap off the shelf, watch the episode of Dirty Jobs with the cow rendering plant and start scrutinizing the ingredients labels on product you buy for your family.