Updated / Monday, 15 Feb 2021
06:35
Do shampoo bars actually work?
As someone with a multi-step skin and hair routine, I often feel uncomfortable at the amount of waste involved.
I try to cut down as much as possible – opting for eco-friendly brands and choosing glass over plastic when I can – but it’s not always that easy. Hair is a particularly tricky area to be sustainable, as so many products are in plastic bottles that need replacing regularly.
That’s why I was keen to try shampoo bars. These replace your normal liquid shampoo, and look just like a bar of soap. They do away with a whole lot of plastic packaging – plus, they take up a tiny amount of space in your shower.
Mother Earth, that is.
Beauty products and their packaging can be hugely wasteful, but some people and brands are doing their part to change that narrative. Here are a few beauty brands I love that pay respect to our planet, and my product pick from each.
Youth to the People
One of my favorite brands, YTTP is committed to consciously sourced, nutrient-dense premium superfood blends all made in California. The brand is 100% cruelty-free and vegan, which is important because veganism reduces energy consumption, conserves water and helps to keep the air and soil clean. All products come in glass bottles and jars to âhelp reduce the quantity of plastic waste created by the beauty industry.â All of YTTPâs skin care products are high-performance and refreshing, but its