Local shampoo bars worth trying for first timers
It's not easy to switch to a zero-waste lifestyle, especially when it comes to finding eco-friendly alternatives to beauty products. But if you're committed to starting your journey, you can start leading a plastic-free life by using shampoo bars.
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Aside from being package-free, these concentrated bars are made of natural ingredients that will make your hair cleaner and healthier. They are also great for travel, as you don't have to worry about liquid restrictions or spillage. They also last longer than their liquid counterparts since you will only need a few rubs to achieve your desired lather.
If you are convinced to make the switch, here are some local shampoo bars that you might want to check out:
Mayumi Organics
Established in 2013, Mayumi Organics describes itself as "purveyor of package-free bath and body goods." Aside from shampoo bars, it also sells soaps, deo bars, organic balms and salves, and even feminine wash bars. This Cavite-based shop's shacon (combination of shampoo and conditioner) bars are sulfate-free, silicone-free, and vegan friendly.
BeachBorn
BeachBorn's hair and skin care products already had a following before the release of its shampoo bars. With unique names such as Bang Bang La Desh and Flex Luthor, each 70-gram bar is 100% biodegradable and is equivalent to three 250ml bottles of liquid shampoo.
Paralúman
Like most eco-friendly stores, Paralúman offers a variety of sustainable products. It is also very particular with its packaging, using only recycled materials and even provides customers with the option for a plastic-free delivery. The shampoo bars come in three variants -- Flowerchild, Orange Spice, and Herbalist -- are all SLS/SLES-free, paraben-free, silicone-free, plastic-free, fragrance-free, color-free, pH balanced and 100% biodegradable.
Zero Basics
Zero Basics' shampoo bar may only sell one kind of shampoo bar, but it is packed with therapeutic-grade essential oils and is made of cinnamon, rosemary, and peppermint. It leaves your hair with a volumizing effect, promotes hair growth, prevents dandruff, and provides other hair benefits.
EcobarPH
EcobarPH is pretty much straightforward when it comes to its products' names and packaging. All of its shampoo bars are free of sulfates, parabens, silicones, synthetic dyes, and plastic packaging, and are manufactured using only essential oils and natural ingredients. Regardless of variant, they are all low foam, non-stripping, and color safe.