Friendly Soap Peppermint & Eucalyptus Shampoo Bar

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.

 

To Use: Run the shampoo bar over your head in one direction, from front to back. Once you’ve a good amount of shampoo on your head, massage it into your scalp using your fingers. Then  rinse your hair with water until all the shampoo is out.

 

For external use only. In the unlikely event that you are allergic to this product, discontinue use.

Store in a cool dry place away from sunlight.

Use within 12 months of opening.

 

If you are pregnant or breastfeeding, please seek advice from a healthcare professional before using any products containing essential oils.

 

How to make the transition to natural shampoo bars:

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 these simple tips.

At first, your scalp might become slightly oily or dry, or flip between the two.  Your hair 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 for 1-2 weeks. 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.   Dandruff might disappear too, because your scalp isn’t being dried out and your skin isn’t reacting to the chemicals that bottled shampoos are full of.

 

If you live in a hard water area you might find the transition period takes longer. Try using an apple cider vinegar spritz or baking soda spritz to help.

Apple cider vinegar spritz

 Use as a conditioner to help restore hair's natural PH balance.

• 1 part apple cider vinegar
• 4 parts water
• A few drops of your favourite essential oil

 

Baking soda clarifying rinse

Baking soda (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.