Natural Shampoo Bar – Peppermint & Eucalyptus
£2.99
Scented with peppermint & eucalyptus, this shampoo bar is fantastic for your hair, skin, scalp, and uses naturally conditioning organic argan to help you win the war against unmanageable hair.
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We reckon if those clever clog ancient Greeks and Romans used medicinal mint, there’s got to be something in it. As well as smelling great, relieving itches and having mild antifungal properties, there’s a school of thought that says putting peppermint on your perm could help promote healthy hair growth. Meanwhile, eucalyptus is already well known as a natural disinfectant that even unblocks your nose. As for the argan, it’s a wonderful natural conditioner, leaving your lustrous locks stronger, healthier and a doddle to style and manage.
Each Peppermint & Eucalyptus shampoo bar is handmade with Argan Oil, Castor Oil, Coconut Oil, Olive Oil, Peppermint & Eucalyptus essential oils.
You won’t find even the smallest smidgen of palm oil, preservatives or sulphates in any of our soaps; all we add is a feel-good factor. Our plastic-free boxes are recycled and recyclable, and we’re also registered with The Vegan Society and Cruelty-Free International. We’ve even earned a ‘Best’ rating with Ethical Consumer, so you can enjoy a spotlessly clean conscience.
SORRY…
These things may affect the performance of your shampoo bar
DYED HAIR
Our natural shampoo bars are not formulated for coloured hair so some may experience fading.
TREATED HAIR
Many treatments and dyes contain harsh chemicals that can strip the hair of natural oils. This may reset the purging process.
HARD WATER
Some areas of the UK have ‘hard water’ this can affect the length of the transition period and performance of our natural shampoo.
Ingredients
Sodium cocoate, Sodium olivate, Aqua, Sodium castorate, Argania spinosa (argan) kernel oil, Mentha piperita (peppermint) oil contains limonene, Eucalyptus globulus (eucalyptus) leaf oil contains limonene
Tips
Ok, so you love the thought of using a more caring shampoo that’s completely natural, but you’re worried about making the switch from your usual chemical goo. Don’t be. It might take a few washes to make the transition – or ‘purge’ as it’s sometimes called – but it’s easy enough if you follow our simple tips.
At first, your scalp might become slightly oily or dry, or flip between the two. It might feel frizzy or waxy too, like there’s a bit of residue left in it. Don’t panic – this is normal, and it’s just your hair’s way of adjusting because your scalp needs time to rebalance its natural oil production. This stage usually lasts around one week, depending on just how much damage using chemical shampoos has done. Stick with it!
Once your hair has adjusted it will feel softer, cleaner and much more manageable, and that’s because natural shampoo bars clean and condition your hair without stripping it of its natural sebum. Any dandruff might disappear too, because your scalp isn’t being dried out and your skin isn’t reacting to those nasty chemicals bottled shampoos are full of.
Tips for an easy transition
- Use an apple cider vinegar rinse (see below) instead of a conditioner, as this helps restore your scalp’s pH balance as well as banish old chemicals. It will also protect the shaft of each hair and give it a wonderful shine too.
- Brush your hair gently and often – twice every day is good – brushing it from scalp to tips so you can help redistribute your hair’s natural oils.
- Give your hair a few days off between washes, just to allow it to adjust.
- Rinse your hair thoroughly whenever you wash it, to help make sure you get rid of every trace of shampoo.
- Try using a bit of dry shampoo or corn starch if your hair is feeling oily, rubbing a small amount into your scalp before brushing it through.
- To help calm any frizz or tangles, you can also try using a little argon oil through your hair.
- If your hair has a lot of product built up in it, before you use the shampoo bar try the simple baking soda rinse we’ve detailed below.
Apple cider vinegar spritz
- 1 part apple cider vinegar (use the type with ‘mother of vinegar’)
- 4 parts water
- A few drops of your favourite essential oil
Baking soda clarifying rinse recipe
Baking soda (or to give it it’s posh name, sodium bicarbonate) is an easy clarifier to use, and it helps lift grease and product residue from your hair.
- 1 tablespoon baking soda
- 1 – 2 cups of warm water
Combine these ingredients in a spray bottle or cup, then wet your hair, apply the rinse, and work it through. Now rinse your hair thoroughly with warm water, then shampoo it.
Washing your hair
Just run the shampoo bar over your head in one direction, from front to back. This will help you to avoid creating any pesky knots. Once you’ve a good amount of shampoo on your head, massage it into your scalp using your fingers (or if you’re owed a treat, ask your other half to). Now rinse your hair with water until every drop of shampoo is out. That’s it – you’re done.
Brand Values
FRIENDLY MANUFACTURING | FABULOUS SOAPS
- Producing soaps which contain zero animal by-products, and never tested on animals.
- The use of an ancient cold-press method of soap-making, which creates a biodegradable soap with zero waste. Literally, everything from the process gets turned into lovely Friendly Soap.
- Hand-make all products to reduce the amount of power they use, and therefore minimising their impact on the environment.
- Only use 100% recycled and recyclable packaging for their Friendly Soap.
- Only use 100% natural ingredients – never any synthetics such as parabens, SLS, preservatives or foaming agents.
- Always an ethical and responsible approach to sourcing ingredients, such as the use of worker cooperatives in foreign countries.
Free Returns
We don’t believe in charging for returns. On the rare occasion you are not entirely satisfied with your product, then we operate a 30-Day Money Back Guarantee, without any of the quibbles. You can find out more on this in our Returns & Refunds Policy
