What are the advantages of hair soap over liquid shampoos? If you're looking for a clear answer to this question, you've come to the right place! Most people have become accustomed to using conventional shampoo from a plastic bottle. But in fact, natural soap in a bar offers numerous benefits for our health, our environment and even our wallet.
In this article, I will now present you with the most convincing reasons for switching to hair soap. Among other things, you'll learn why they're better for your hair than shampoos - and which products are especially recommended. Let's go!
Definition: What is hair soap anyway - and how does it differ from solid shampoo?
Before we move on to the core of this article, I would like to briefly clarify some terminology. What actually is a hair soap? By definition, it is a natural means of hair care, which is mainly from fats and oils exists.
Even though both hair soap in a bar and solid shampoo are visually similar, they differ, among other things, in their Method of manufacture, composition and effect.
The main difference between hair soaps and solid shampoo can be clearly described as follows:
- Hair soaps are produced by saponifying fats and oils with lye. As a rule, they have exclusively natural ingredients and an alkaline pH value, as one is used to from natural soaps in a bar.
- Solid shampoos on the other hand, can consist of various surfactants, oils, perfumes and colorants and usually have a slightly acidic pH. Their composition is ultimately comparable to that of liquid shampoos whose water content has been removed.
10 Advantages: Why Use Solid Hair Soap Instead of Liquid Shampoo?
Although hair soaps offer numerous benefits, it is also important to consider their potential drawbacks. Every hair is different - and therefore some users:inside need a certain Settling-in period. Also the Costs are somewhat higher (only at first glance). In the end, however, the many, positive aspects far outweigh them.
Now I'd like to introduce you to - and explain - the reasons why more and more people are switching from shampoo to hair soaps, Why liquid soaps for hair are literally superfluous.
1. Natural ingredients without chemistry
Hair soaps are usually made from purely natural, plant-based ingredients. They are unlike many shampoos from the plastic bottle free from aggressive chemicals, preservatives, silicones and synthetic surfactants, which are mostly based on petroleum derivatives and can be dangerous to skin and hair.
The gentle formulas of natural soaps also contribute to the fact that, as a rule, they are also suitable for allergy sufferers:inside are.
2. Environmental friendly alternative
Another advantage of natural soaps for hair is their environmental friendliness. For example, they can be plastic-free offer in a minimalist paper packaging, have a reduced water and energy consumption in the production and mostly also completely biodegradable and organically produced ingredients.
Hair soap instead of shampoo should also be chosen because it is more compact and lighter due to the lack of water content, which ultimately makes transport is also more climate-friendly will.
Tip: The most important Climate protection tips for everyday life By the way, I have compiled a clear overview in the linked blog post. Feel free to take a look!
3. Better for the skin
The natural oils and fats in hair soaps are not only healthy for your hair, but also for your scalp. Since natural soaps refatting are and natural glycerin is produced during deepening, they counteract dehydration.
In the production they can be used with a certain Overfat level The higher it is, the more intensive the care is. The skin-friendliness of natural hair soaps is therefore logically a very decisive reason for their great popularity.
4. Usually vegan and animal-free
Unfortunately, many liquid shampoos contain animal ingredients, such as Keratin (e.g., obtained from hooves and feathers), Glycerin (from beef tallow), Honey or Cow and sheep milk.
Most hair soaps, on the other hand, are vegan and are made completely without animal ingredients and also without Animal testing produced. By preferring the corresponding natural cosmetic products, you also counteract animal exploitation.
Fortunately, animal-friendly hair soaps are also usually labeled with terms like "vegan," "purely plant-based" or "cruelty-free." markedso that you do not have to search long for it as a vegan:in.
Tip: When buying, please keep in mind that animal-free soaps are not automatically vegan.
5. Supports local handicraft and even can be made by yourself
Many hair soaps are produced by small manufactories or local craftsmen:inside by hand with high effort. The Maturation process lasts several weeks - so a lot of time passes before a bar of hair soap is ready. By buying (and not buying cheap shampoo from a plastic bottle) you support and value this work.
With a little practice and the right ingredients, you can even try making your own hair soap. This works for example with some Curd soap, water, olive oil or coconut oil, a few plant flowers, a few drops of essential oils. and a matching silicone mold. This is also a really cool and personal gift idea, don't you think?
6. Very productive and long lasting
Even without added preservatives, hair soaps have a very long shelf life and usability compared to liquid shampoo. Their solid form and rich ingredients also make them particularly productive. Even a small amount is enough, to soap the hair completely.
With the right storage and handling, you can eventually make a bar of hair soap quite for several months use
7. Suitable for any hair type
Whether for fine, thick, curly, quickly greasy, colored, gray, brittle or dry hair - there is a suitable hair soap for every hair type. Natural soaps can be used, for example, with a so-called Overfat level The care intensity can be individually determined during production.
With the choice of essential oils and flowers, you can then give the soap bar the desired Fragrance miss. So the diversity in the composition of hair soaps is also one of their key advantages.
8. Cheaper than shampoos from the plastic bottle.
One bar of hair soap is very productive and can be quite last as long as two to three bottles of liquid shampoo. So it's really only a little more pricey at first glance. In fact, by switching to hair soap, you can save not only Avoid plastic wastebut also still Save money sustainably.
9. Simple to use
Fortunately, the correct application of a hair soap is as simple as you are used to from liquid shampoo. Rub the soap in your handsuntil sufficient foam has formed. It is even faster with a such organic soap bags*.
You can then massage the resulting foam into your wet hair before finally rinsing it out thoroughly.
However, it is important to know that lime residues can accumulate in the hair, as the soaps are alkaline. Anyone who regularly uses natural soaps for hair care should therefore give their hair a "acid rinse" (also called "acid rinse"), because with them also remain as soft and smooth as possible in the long term.
10. Easy to store and transport
Thanks to their compact size hair soaps are perfect for on the go. They are light, take up little space and can also not leak. Absolutely I can really recommend you the one-time investment in such metal soap tins*, as moist natural soaps can also be transported in it perfectly.
Hair soaps in a bar, however, are also an advantageous travel companion because they are solid and therefore - unlike liquid shampoo - also not collected at the control at the airport be
Recommendation: What Hair Soaps and Solid Shampoos Are Best?
Now the big question is which hair soaps you should buy. To answer this question, I have an extensive Hair soap comparison made and the best alternatives to shampoo from the plastic bottle determined.
Here is a small Overview of my recommendations for you:
| Hair soap | Price | Available here* |
|---|---|---|
| 1. solid rosemary shampoo from NICAMA | about 8€ | Buy at Avocadostore |
| 2. solid moisture shampoo from SANTE | about 6€ | Buy from Amazon |
| 3. solid shampoo from Waschkram | about 12€ | Buy at Avocadostore |
| 4. meina natural cosmetics organic hair soap | about 10€ | Buy from Amazon |
| 5. foamie solid shampoo | about 5€ | Buy from Amazon |
Know the Advantages of Hair Soaps and Make the Switch!
Using hair soaps in one piece is a step back to nature. It is a Statement against mass production and plastic waste - and for conscious and sustainable consumption.
Be aware that your hair may need some adjustment time after switching to natural soap. However, the long-term benefits for your skin, hair and environment that I've presented here today are definitely worth the patience.
"Nature must be experienced through feeling."
Alexander von Humboldt (more at Nature Quotes)
I hope I've been able to clarify and help you understand the many benefits of hair soaps. Do you have any questions, suggestions or more reasons to switch from liquid shampoo to solid hair soap? Then don't be afraid to drop me a comment.
Stay, of course,
PS: In a continuing blog post I have given you the most important tips for a sustainable bathroom together. So feel free to take a look there next!
