Are Soap And Shampoo Bars Actually Better For The Environment?

Because they have less packaging and fewer controversial ingredients like microbeads, bar shampoos are more eco-friendly than liquid shampoos, Femina found after investigating the situation. Kadambari Gupte, the founder of Handcrafted soaps by Kadambari, said to the outlet, "It's very important for people to consider soap bars again as they are eco-friendly, easy to use, and help in reducing plastic waste in the country." Another bonus is that you can often recycle the packaging from a shampoo bar.

Finally, in addition to being more eco-friendly, shampoo bars can be kinder to your wallet. The bars themselves cost less, and they end up lasting longer, according to Gupte. "People use more quantity of liquid soap to cleanse their hair or body because one does not understand how much they require. For the same amount of liquid soap in weight, the bar soap will last six times longer," Gupte told Femina.

If you want to make the switch to shampoo bars, there are a few things to keep in mind. You should try to find organic brands because they're typically less harsh, according to Femina. National Geographic recommended you try offerings from Lush Cosmetics, Beauty and the Bees, Ethique, Basin, and Chagrin Valley Soap and Salve. The latter two brands are made in the United States, making them great options.