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A Soap-Free Soap With Neutral And Biodegradable pH

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Soap without soap is technically called syndet (synthetic detergent). It was invented by chemist Vincent Lamberti in the early 1950s while working for Unilever. Thus, the famous “Dove beauty bar” was introduced in 1955.
The idea behind the invention of soap-free soap was to ensure softer skin for the user and to remove soap residue in the shower.
At the time, soap without soap was criticized for its unnatural and controversial ingredients, derived from petrochemicals. But today soap without soap can be made with ingredients of natural origin.

PH neutral soap for the skin – slightly acidic pH 5.5

Soaps (saponified cold or hot) have an alkaline pH around 10 but our skin has an acid pH around 5.5 ( Schmid and Korting, 1995 ).

Why is this difference in pH a problem? After washing with soap, the pH of the skin remains high for several hours. It takes the skin about 6 hours to bring the pH back to normal (between 3 and 9 hours depending on the skin type). On the contrary, with a bread without soap, the pH of the skin always remains below 5.5 whatever the skin type.

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Skin physiology altered by soap

The short answer is yes, because our skin has a natural defense barrier: the hydrolipidic film. This hydrolipidic film on the external epidermis of the skin is composed of keratinized cells, sebum and sweat. This hydrolipidic film has an acid pH of 5.5.

This protective hydrolipid layer helps the skin to retain its hydration, protects against bacteria, viruses, allergens, etc. In addition, it keeps the skin microbiome healthy.

The increase in pH by the soap would make the natural protective mechanism of the skin vulnerable for at least 3 hours as previously mentioned. This can cause dryness, atopic skin, itchy skin, acne, tingling, etc.

The secret of cold saponified soap revealed

Some cold soap manufacturers claim that the glycerin content of their soaps gives enormous protection to the skin and that the glycerin forms a protective layer on the skin. But in reality, one must be careful with this conclusion.

Glycerin as such in pure liquid form, in gels or in creams, has this protective property; but glycerin in a rinse medium, such as in soap, does not necessarily provide all of these benefits. To date, no scientific publication exists to support the claims of the manufacturers of cold soap. However, the fat that is added to surgras soaps is known to form a layer on the skin, which helps the skin retain moisture. But the use of surgras soaps can suffocate the skin and saturate it with its own sebum!

In a clinical study by Moldovan, 2010 , surgras soaps showed little water loss from the skin compared to soaps without surgras. Interestingly, the same study also shows that the syndet (soap without soap) is the best for the skin in terms of water retention capacity and respect for the skin barrier.

Soap makes the skin dry in the short term compared to soap-free soap. It is obvious that soaps affect the pH maintenance mechanism of the skin. However, a study by Takagi et al., 2015 suggests that the mechanism for maintaining the pH of the skin is not affected in long-term soap users. However, for people with sensitive skin, it is not recommended to use a soap because of its potential for irritation. For example, a study by Baranda et al, 2002 , shows that a glycerin soap with a pH of 12 has a higher skin irritation index than a dermatological bar.

The ingredients often used in the syndet are SCI (Sodium Cocoyl Isethionate) and SLMI (Sodium Lauroyl Methyl Isethionate) while the ingredient used in soap is soda (Sodium Hydroxide).

SCI and SLMI are very similar (see details of these molecules below) and both derived from coconut, both anionic, sweet and 100% biodegradable. SLMI, however, has a slight formulation advantage over SCI.

It’s time to move on to solid soap that respects our skin and our planet

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Soaps were originally developed for washing clothes and dishes because they have a powerful cleaning action. But for the skin, they are too aggressive because they clean too much, and weaken the protective hydrolipidic film.
If you have been a soap user for a long time and if you are satisfied with your soap, you can continue with your usual product… But did you know that on average, soap users consume more moisturizers than soap users without soap? Unfortunately, this overconsumption actually creates more plastic waste (plastic bottles of moisturizer).


To conclude, whatever the skin type, soap without soap with a pH of 5.5 is the best choice. And that is why many dermatologists and scientific publications recommend the use of soap-free soap for babies, people with dry and / or sensitive skin, and seniors.


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Use 100% biodegradable soap

PURC Organics soap-free soap has very good skin and hair tolerance. People who have skin allergy problems have adopted this product!

The ingredients are natural and 100% biodegradable. This soap is very pleasant to use, with its beautiful foam which rinses off easily and gives a feeling of softness on the skin, after the shower.

No feeling of tightness on the skin, sometimes felt with surgras soaps.

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How To Choose A Shampoo Bar?

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Reduce your plastic waste without charging for your hair. A shampoo bar works just as well and won’t spend 100 years in the ocean. We are all trying to do our part: carrying a reusable water bottle while traveling, bringing our glass coffee mug to our local cafe, recycling, composting, etc. But, of course, there are many other easy things we can do to reduce our consumption of plastic.

Beauty products, especially shampoos and conditioners, take up a lot of landfills and oceans around the world. It is extremely easy to replace a large plastic pharmacy bottle with an effective, plastic-free small shampoo bar. Solid shampoos are great for travel, most of them contain only natural ingredients and are easy to find online and in local health spaces.

What does pH mean?

The word pH or potentia Hydrogenii (the potential of hydrogen) is used to measure the acidity or basicity of an aqueous solution at 25 ° C. It is measured between 1 and 14 in general. The pH scale is logarithmic and inversely indicates the concentration of hydrogen ions in the solution (a lower pH indicates a higher concentration of hydrogen ions).

For example, a pH value of 7 is considered neutral and values ​​less than 7 are considered acidic and greater than 7, which is considered basic or alkaline.

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The pH of the scalp and its natural protection

Our scalp is a special skin type, with sebaceous and sweat glands covered with hair. The sebum and sweat secreted by these glands create a protective coat called “protective acid coat”, with an acid pH of about 5.5. This coat acts as a protective layer outside the epidermis and serves as a barrier against bacteria, viruses and other potential contaminants.

It is therefore important to maintain the balance of this protective layer. Many factors can interfere with the delicate balance of this protective acid mantle, such as products that come into direct contact with the scalp, such as solid shampoo.

The interaction of solid shampoo on the scalp and hair

When we wash our hair with a solid shampoo, we also wash our scalp. It is important that the solid shampoo used respects the protective coat of the scalp. How to respect the scalp? It is important to use a solid shampoo with the same pH as our scalp, i.e. a pH below 5.5. As for the hair, it is negatively charged. It is recommended to have an ision point for the hair when washing with a solid shampoo. And this ision point is reached at a pH value of 5.5.

If we want to respect the scalp and hair, it is recommended that the solid shampoo has a pH between 4.5 and 5.5, according to dermatologists and scientific studies. The pH of the solid shampoo may vary slightly depending on the hair treatment and the hair type. For example, it is ideal to have a pH of 4.5 for colored hair and the pH values ​​should be adjusted according to the extent of environmental damage to hair and other conditions.

Here are the 3 recommendations for choosing the best solid shampoo for your hair:

1. Find product’s range

Find the range of products offered by the brand and check if there are different products for different types of hair. Avoid generic solid shampoos. For example, a product for all hair types
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2. Consult the ingredients

Consult the list of INCI ingredients. If you identify harmful ingredients from the list of ingredients, it is best to avoid. In addition, if you have a smartphone, you can use these 3 apps to check the ingredients. Yuka , INCI Beauty , What a cosmetic.

3. Check the pH value

Check the pH value of the solid shampoo by looking at the packaging if it is mentioned or on the brand website. If the pH of 5.5 is mentioned somewhere, it’s better. However, we sometimes talk about neutral pH or balanced pH, which can be misleading, because neutral pH sometimes means 7 or 5.5. For example, avoid solid saponified shampoos, which have such a high pH and which will dry out your hair and could cause dandruff.

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Discussion

So far, there are no rules for mentioning the pH value of the cosmetic product, so it is not easy for the consumer to verify it. We sometimes think that products containing natural ingredients are always good, but after reading this blog, you would have noticed that natural ingredients are not enough.

Regarding liquid shampoos, many products in Brazil and India have a pH greater than 5.5 according to Gavazzoni Dias, de Almeida, Cecato, Adriano, & Pichler, 2014 and Tarun, Susan, Suria, Susan, & Criton , 2014 .

Conclusion

PURC offers professional solid shampoos with a high precision formulation for each type of hair. We do not believe in offering a single shampoo bar for all hair types. We consider that there are different types of hair that we must carefully formulate for each hair type with precision. And therefore, we have specific individual products such as solid shampoo dandruff , the solid shampoo for colored hair , the solid shampoo for curly hair , the solid shampoo for oily hair , etc.

Our solid shampoo recipe is inspired by Organic Chinese plants and our production method is very precise, carried out in a solid homemade shampoo and handmade. 

Everything You Need To Know About Polygonum Multiflorum Shampoo Bar

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Polygonum Multiflorum, or “He Shou Wu” is considered as one of the most important among Chinese herbal tonics. It has been anecdotally said to restore vitality and virility, working especially on the liver and the reproductive, urinary and circulatory systems. Some care should be exercised, as ingesting excessive doses of Polygonum can cause skin rash and numbness of the extremities of the body. They are very effective in reducing high cholesterol levels in the blood and increase blood sugar levels. Externally, extracts from this plant are used to treat ringworm, bleeding wounds and sores.

History Of Polygonum Multiflorum

One of the most popular herbs in Chinese medicine has the botanical name Polygonum Multiflorum. This prolific vine has heart-shaped leaves and several different names: Chinese knotweed, shou wu, fo-ti, flowered fleece, and jiaotong (twisted vine) to name a few.

One of these common names describes how it works as a medicine for hair: he shou wu (Mr. He with black hair). The myth is that of a single middle-aged alcoholic who found love and redemption through this mysterious root.

Uses And Benefits For Hair

As with ginseng, the root of Polygonum takes on an amazing human form after 2 to 3 years of cultivation. In traditional Chinese medicine, it is the subject of a very special preparation: the fresh tubers are sliced ​​and then cooked in a black bean soup before being dried. This preparation, both medicinal and food, is indicated to strengthen the kidneys, revitalize the hair and effectively fight against alopecia. The leaves of Polygonum also seem to have an anti-aging action.

How To Use Polygonum

There are two common ways to use this herb, and you’ll see why we prefer the second method.

  1. Oral Consumption – Like other invigorating herbs, polygonum can be taken regularly at moderate doses for months and years to have significant anti-aging results. Some people use this herb as a mild laxative, so it could be uncomfortable and even dangerous to consume a large amount of it at once. A typical daily dose is 3 grams, three times a day. It has a slight sedative effect and it is therefore good to take it before going to sleep.

  2. Topical Application – Polygonum extract can be used directly on your hair and skin for numerous benefits. Reducing grey hair is a major reason. Our PURC Polygonum Shampoo bar can be very useful for you if in curbing hair greying. It also noticeably promotes hair growth on regular usage.

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Side Effects Of The Herb

It is known for some laxative effect if eaten in a large quantity. Other minor and temporary side effects of eating Polygonum may include bloating, flatulence, nausea, and diarrhea. Consult your doctor to determine if this supplement is suitable for you. You should also consult a doctor before incorporating this supplement with any prescription or over-the-counter medication. Polygonum multiflorum may interact with certain medications and may be inappropriate for people with certain health conditions. Follow the label directions very carefully and monitor yourself for side effects.

“The best way to minimize side-effects is using this herb externally. Our Polygonum Shampoo Bar can help you get the benefits and negate all the side-effects of consuming Polygonum.”


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Sustainable Care For All Types Of Hair

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Shampoo bars are actually a solid version of natural liquid shampoos, but more concentrated. The result? A superb foam!
Perfect for air travel, camping, gym or swimming pool, their usefulness and their super practical side will surprise you! And your hair will thank you! Without SLS (sodium lauryl sulfate), naked shampoo bars are natural shampoo infused with medicinal plants and essential oils which really treats your hair instead of damaging it!


Shampoo bars could prevent 552 million plastic bottles thrown away each year. It is a fact: our individual and collective consumption of plastic is excessive and the consequences on nature are catastrophic. That said, there are small gestures that are beginning to appear in our habits, and the cosmetics industry is also slowly making its way.

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Importance Of Natural Ingredients For Your Hair for Sustainable care

Organic hair products have the advantage of being free of allergens and potentially carcinogenic chemicals. Their long-term use is therefore completely safe, even for pregnant women.

Organic products for hair could bring immediate benefits like clean and soft hair, making the brushing and styling simpler and are healthier for hair as well as for the scalp. Products made with coconut oil, for example, moisturize the scalp, prevent itching and prevent allergies. They also help to strengthen its roots and thus prevent hair loss.

How To Use On A Regular Basis

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Step 1: Wet hair

Jump in the shower and wet your hair as usual. The wetter the better!

Step 2: Apply the solid bar shampoo

Hold the shampoo bar in the palm of one hand and apply it directly to your head, starting with the scalp near the forehead. Work the bar in small circular movements towards the base of your neck to create a soft foam. Slide the bar along the sides of your head, near your ears, to apply the shampoo evenly. For longer hair, you can lift your hair from your neck and apply the bar to the back of your head in small circular movements, taking care to apply enough product on the underside of your hair.

Step 3: Lather the shampoo bar

Using your fingers, lather the foam through the roots of your hair with a massage movement. Run your hands the length of your hair to clean from the scalp to the tip of your hair.

Step 4: Rinse the shampoo bar

Make sure to rinse your hair well under running water to remove all traces of the shampoo.

Step 5: Repeat as needed

For particularly oily or dirty hair, or if you just want a deep cleaning, repeat steps 1 to 4 to make sure you have removed all traces of deposits!

Step 6: Apply bar conditioner

Take the revitalizing bar and hold it in the palm of one hand. Run the bar along with your hair from the temple to the neck, making sure to cover your hair from one ear to the other.

For long hair, lift the hair from the back of the neck and work the conditioner bar in circular motions at the back of your head. Pull the hair over one shoulder, hold it in one hand and use the other hand to lower the conditioner bar down the length of your hair, focusing on the ends. Massage the hair from root to tip to penetrate the product into the locks. Leave the conditioner on the hair for 1 to 2 minutes for maximum effectiveness.

Step 7: Rinse the revitalizing bar

The conditioner bar is water activated, which means you probably won’t feel the conditioner bar slip in step 6 (unless your hair is particularly wet when you apply the bar).

Place your conditioner bar on a soap dish, then put your head under running water and run your hands through your hair. At this point, you should feel the slippage of the conditioner in your hair.

Step 8: Repeat as needed

Repeat steps 6 and 7 as needed to make sure you have conditioned the hair well.

Tips for revitalizing bars:

  • Depending on the texture of your hair (fine and tangled or dry and coarse), you may not want to rinse the conditioner completely. The solid revitalizing bar is a great way to leave the treatment in place and won’t cause oily or heavy hair!
  • For those with long hair, you can use a wet brush after the first application of the conditioner to distribute the product over your locks and get a head start on the detangling of your hair.

Step 9: Towel dry your hair

After showering, gently wipe any wet hair before brushing and allow it to air dry.

Step 10: Brush the hair

When the hair is dry and damp, use an eco-friendly bamboo brush. If you feel your hair is still a little tangled, you can get your hands wet and use a little more conditioner on the tangled areas. It is not difficult to master this technique and to be on the way to a shower routine in zero waste, zero plastic, and zero waste mode!

Different Types Of Hair

For some time now, shampoo bars have been in trend. In the form of foaming bread, fluted or even bars, it is the new essential. Often made from natural ingredients, it washes hair while hydrating and it with essential oils. If you still doubt its effectiveness, know that it is equivalent to 2 bottles of liquid shampoo and that it is much easier to carry it everywhere with us!

Sensitive Scalp

One of the most recurring problems is sensitive scalps. The use of certain shampoos with harmful chemical ingredients can damage and attack the scalp thus causing itching, dryness, and dandruff. If you suffer from this type of scalp, prefer shampoos tested dermatologically, hypoallergenic and composed of active ingredients recognized as soothing.

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Oily Hair

If there is one concern that bothers many women, it is that of oily hair. Indeed, in people who secrete a lot of sebum, the latter grease the hair roots. Stress, sports, heat or even hormones are the cause of this excess. In addition to generating discomfort, sebum gives a neglected appearance to the hair which then presses against the head. Choose a mild shampoo with a neutral PH which will not activate sebum production either.

Dry & Frizzy Hair

If your hair is frizzy and dry, it is crucial to take a shampoo rich in nutritious active ingredients such as oils or essential fatty acids. It is necessary at all costs to avoid shampoos with chemicals that irritate the scalp even more. Bet on a soft shampoo, without silicone and paraben which will respect the nature of your hair.

Why change from classic shampoo to liquid and opt for a shampoo bar? That is the question! The problem with the classic shampoo, although its bottle is very pretty and its fragrance enchants you, contains chemicals, dyes, silicone and other chemical preservatives that are harmful and dangerous for our health. However, the shampoos bar contains only natural and ecological products of plant origins, without sulfates. In addition, many manufacturers favor raw materials of organic origin.

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Is It Kid-Friendly

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Children’s hair is more fragile than that of adults, so it does not require the same care. Regular shampoo bars are necessary, however, in excess, they can attack their delicate scalp. Because the frequency of washing their hair meets certain rules, here is all you need to know.

Your Child’s Age And The Nature Of Their Hair

Up to eight years, a weekly shampoo bar is sufficient for fine hair. Of course, if your daughter’s ones are long and thick, you can double the frequency of washing her hair. From the age of nine, hair tends to grease more easily, in particular, because of the hormones that begin to change. You can, therefore, double or even triple the number of weekly shampoo bars.

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Precautions While Using The Shampoo Bars

Shampoo bars also have a few drawbacks. Unfortunately, these shampoo bars are quite fragile and they sometimes break up into several pieces and crumble.
To avoid this, the shampoo bar requires a special place. It is imperative to place it on a soap dish in order to keep it dry before storing it in a box. Finally, remember to check the composition of your shampoo bar, because some brands put surfactants that are very irritating to the scalp like SLS and ALS.

Travel-Friendly And Long-Lasting

The shampoo bar is no larger than a soap, 5 cm to 6 cm in length. Therefore, it does not occupy much space. Just place it on the edge or on the corner of the tub. You will have fewer bottles piling up in the shower. Better yet, it can perfectly fit in your suitcase or your travel bag. No more worries about leaking and flasks in the hold when traveling by plane.


With a liquid shampoo, it is sometimes difficult to dose it properly. Sometimes we put too much or not enough on the hair. For those with long, thick hair or those who wash their heads frequently, a bottle of shampoo is not enough in a month. With a shampoo bar, it lasts longer (this can go up to several months).


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How To Store

Place your shampoo bar on a saucer, as for a classic soap, at the edge of your bathtub for example. Once it has dried well, you can either put it entirely in an iron box or leave it as is.

But that’s not all, you can also take a small square towel or a classic washcloth, to put your shampoo bar in it and roll it up well for good conservation.

Finally, you can insert it into a washing net that you put on a hook with your konjac sponge or your shower flower, it will dry well. However, in these three cases, it is especially important to let your shampoo bar dry between the two uses!

Economically As Well As Ecologically Convenient

Unlike liquid shampoo, shampoos bar does not require packagings such as a vial or bottle. As a result, there is less waste. As it is a solid cosmetic, there is also less wastage of water. Indeed, the liquid shampoo consists of 90% water.


Tests have shown us that this bar shampoo is very economical because it lasts a very long time. Rigorous measurement of its yield gives an average weight of 1 gram/use for short to medium hair. Under these conditions, a bar of 130 grams gives about 130 uses.
Can you say the same for a bottle of liquid shampoo? With the latter, it is much easier to use more than necessary. As a result, the cost/use ratio of bar shampoo is much lower than for most liquid shampoos.


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What is PURC Conditioner Bar?

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Today, people are turning to a conditioner bar, but why? The conditioner bar is not new, although over time people got used to the use of bottled conditioner. Leaving the containers and switching to a bar product brings many benefits and advantages . Gradually it has become a trend in the cosmetics, beauty and hair care industry. conditioner bars are made with natural products that enhance the health of the scalp, save money and of course, take care of the environment by stopping using plastic containers.

Taking care of your hair is a long-term commitment. With a PURC conditioner bar, you can keep that skin feeling and looking like new every day. Whatever the mood of your hair, these solid conditioners will leave it soft, shiny and tangle free. The hydration of cocoa butter, softening coconut oil and voluminous sea salt are just some of the ingredients you will find in these hair care bars.

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Intense repair process

If the composition of the conditioner bar is much healthier, I point out that “more natural” is not universal. In any case, at most brands, you will not find preservatives or dyes, or parabens, even less silicone or sulfates.

On the other hand, you will always find surfactants (it is the cleaning and foaming agent) but in smaller quantities. Also, as far as possible, avoid SCS-based conditioner, or even SCI.

PURC conditioner bar treatment is a must intense repair process to your hair and prevent damage and brittle hair coming.

Do you need to rinse/wash the hair mask or not?

  • After washing with a shampoo bar and rinse, apply on wet hair. By not containing silicones, you can apply from roots to ends without causing fall.
  • Massage, leave on and rinse.
  • Keep this conditioner away from water and enjoy your shiny hair.
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Benefits Of Using PURC Conditioner Bar

  • Significantly improves the softness of hair. Results visible IMMEDIATELY! 
  • Strengthens hair to correct and prevent split ends, makes it easier to style and more flexible. 
  • Tames frizzy and dull hair and restores it to make it ULTRA-SOFT, shiny and incredibly shiny! 
  • Replenishes hair nutrients and adds protection to the cuticle, improving overall hair health.

No Poo Conditioner: PURC Conditioner Bar

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You’ve probably heard of the no poo trend (“no shampoo”) or co-wash (“conditioner wash”). But what is it exactly? And what are the benefits? Explanations and favorites.

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What Is No Poo ?

The movement is based on the following principle: the use of shampoo being a fairly recent phenomenon (it has been less than 100 years since the product was offered on the market), it would not be necessary to use it to wash your clothes. hair several times a week, as most people do. No poo enthusiasts are even of the opinion that washing your hair too often with shampoo would eliminate the natural oils produced by the scalp, essential for healthy hair.


So the idea would be to put the shampoo aside and use a softer product to wash your hair at a lower frequency. Among the substances offered: simply water, baking soda, apple cider vinegar or a cleansing conditioner specially designed for this purpose. It is when you choose this last option that you fall into the co-wash.

Major Ingredients And Their Benefits

The Benefits Of Cleansing Conditioner

By using ordinary shampoos less often, we avoid exposing our manes to the chemical ingredients they tend to contain. Here are the main benefits of adopting the cleansing conditioner:

  • Hair is better hydrated, revitalized and more shiny;
  • Formulas are less likely to contain substances that are not biodegradable, making them a better choice for the environment;
  • The locks are easier to style: one has only to think of the fact that it is generally easier to style the hair which is not freshly washed;
  • It is less damaging to colored hair than an ordinary shampoo;
  • By using only one product, you save time (as well as water and money!).
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A Practical To Be Adopted Gradually

If we go head first into the co-wash, we can have the impression that our hair is not 100% clean, even if, in reality, it is. Adopting the technique gradually can help us get used to our scalp and avoid the feeling of oily hair. So we give the hair time to get used to your new routine!

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PURC Conditioner For Thin Hair

A formula enriched with argan oil, ginger extract, and ginseng without silicones, sulfates, or parabens, which promises hair growth, prevent hair loss supple and shiny hair. 

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Bio Seaweed Conditioner Bar

To tame the idea of ​​a more present conditioner, we try the experience of the prewash conditioner (which is used before shampooing) for very soft locks!

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Coconut Conditioner Bar

A conditioner enriched with coconut oil that is suitable for all hair types, including oily and dry hair, for gentle cleansing and impressive revitalizing action.

The Autumn Hair Care Guide

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The leaves fall from the trees, and the hair seems to adopt the same ritual in October. Autumn is already here and, although it had started with somewhat higher temperatures than usual, this week the cold and rain have already made their appearance. This season, which is characterized by these sudden changes in temperature and the arrival of more adverse weather conditions, is a challenge for hair care.

In this era of body worship and selfies on Instagram, maintaining healthy and beautiful hair becomes very important. In fact, according to a study by an online price comparator, the demand for female hair care products has increased by 31.9% compared to last year. These types of hair care products represent 12.8% of the demand for personal and cosmetic care items among the female audience.

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Stop The Hair Fall

At the beginning of the cold season, the hair falls much more than usual. In the spring and summer, the sun increases the secretion of hormones that govern the growth of hair. Therefore, they grow faster but also fall as the season changes.
This exceptional fall usually lasts between four and six weeks. Taking less stress, take steps to avoid spending mornings outside due to allergens. Boost your hair with a course of hair food supplements such as brewer’s yeast. You could consult your pharmacist for advice.

Major Ingredients And Their Benefits for Autumn

Revive The Hair Color

With autumn and the change of light, the hair looks dull quickly, If your hair is dull, why not help them regain some sparkle by asking your hairdresser to renew the color? If you have a natural color, you can use a dye of a slightly lighter degree to shade and brighten your hair.

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Hair Care At Home

Autumn is the perfect opportunity to offer a beauty mask to the hair. You can prepare a homemade hair mask using egg yolk, yogurt (plain) and two tablespoons of oil (olive, sweet almond, shea, coconut, avocado, or argan). Apply on the dry lengths, leave for 30 minutes, then rinse with shampoo.

For Different Types Of Hairs

For Oily Hair

Your scalp is probably suffocating under excessive sebum. This asphyxiation can lead to more or less significant hair loss. To regain the lightness, wash your mane with a mild shampoo and scrub your scalp once a week with a product containing menthol or sea salt.

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For Dry Hair

If your scalp is scaly, your scalp is either too dry or too fat (dandruff). It’s because your scalp is crying out! Make a special mask dry scalp once a week and do not hesitate to message with a few drops of sweet almond oil or jojoba several times a week. The massage reactivates blood circulation, revascularize the scalp and stimulates the growth of the hair.

You should quickly see a difference in the quality of your hair!
In case of dry dandruff, make sure to use very gentle washing products, to moisturize your scalp and to erase it weekly. In the case of fatty dandruff, a specific anti-dandruff shampoo is needed to soothe your scalp. Always rinse your hair with cold water: it soothes the scalp and slows down the activity of the sebaceous glands.

What You Need To Do

Give Your Ponytail A Rest

This cute and quick style is great for hot summer days, but it causes breakage and scalp stress. It’s even worse as the weather gets colder, and your hair gets dryer. Instead, wear your hair mostly down or softly pinned up. And even if you wear a ponytail a few times a week, never wear it to bed.

No matter what, you should get a haircut to clean up your ends every 8 to 12 weeks. A summer of sun exposure can leave your hair damaged and fried. And, the longer your hair, the more susceptible you are to breakage. Speak to your stylist about cutting away split ends, or consider a fresh new style altogether.

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Invest In New Styling Products

Using heat-activated tools can cause all sorts of damage, especially during the colder months. So, you should add a few protectant products (spray, serum, and cream) to your winter beauty arsenal. And before you pick up the blow dryer or curling iron, spritz a touch of protectant on your wet strands to help prevent breakage.

Choose Shampoo And Conditioner That Suits You

Make sure to use a quality cleanser that washes away normal wear and tear from the environment like pollution and smoke, but does not strip your hair of its natural oils and lipids. PURC, a new haircare treatment technological brand, uses their shampoo and conditioner bar that helps keep your strands looking fuller.
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To Style Without Damaging

Unless you like stalactites on your head and colds when you wake up, it is strongly recommended to dry your hair when the days are cool. If you’re a fan of natural-effect brushing, there are solutions. Make your shampoo in the evening before going to bed, and dry them 90%, so that they stay slightly wet. Then choose a hairstyle like a bun or a braid with which you get to sleep. In the morning, remove the rubber bands, adjust the ripples with your fingers or with a little blow of the dryer, and enjoy the result!

Take Care Of Your Hair’s Length

Once your scalp is healthy again, it’s time to take care of your lengths! To give them a little flexibility, nothing better than an oil bath or a mask, to leave a good hour before the stage of shampooing.
Regardless of this background treatment, the use of a special hair care cream on your lengths will do them only good. In addition to feeding the fiber, this type of product sheaths the hair and makes it easier to comb. It’s all good! If your hair is very dry, curly or frizzy, you may prefer oil to cream for more hydration.
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Top 7 Essential Natural Ingredients For Healthy Hair

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Organic products are not only a trend: they have real and proven virtues on our health as well as on the environment. Choosing organic food, cosmetics and bodycare products is an intelligent approach that makes sense. Here are the reasons to use organic products for your hair.

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Importance Of Natural Ingredients For Your Hair

Organic hair products have the advantage of being free of allergens and potentially carcinogenic chemicals. Their long-term use is therefore completely safe, even for pregnant women.

Organic products for hair could bring immediate benefits like clean and soft hair, making the brushing and styling simpler and are healthier for hair as well as for the scalp. Products made with coconut oil, for example, moisturize the scalp, prevent itching and prevent allergies. They also help to strengthen its roots and thus prevent hair loss.

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Importance Of Natural Ingredients For Your Hair

Organic hair products have the advantage of being free of allergens and potentially carcinogenic chemicals. Their long-term use is therefore completely safe, even for pregnant women.

Organic products for hair could bring immediate benefits like clean and soft hair, making the brushing and styling simpler and are healthier for hair as well as for the scalp. Products made with coconut oil, for example, moisturize the scalp, prevent itching and prevent allergies. They also help to strengthen its roots and thus prevent hair loss.

Major Ingredients And Their Benefits

Lavender

This pretty plant, with its recognizable smell, blooms and embellishes the gardens in the summer. But lavender also has many benefits, sometimes unknown, especially for your beauty.

Lavender will soothe your scalp and eliminate dandruff more smoothly than any other. Use lavender essential oil if your hair has a tendency to frizz. For a lavender hair repair mask: mix with your shampoo 11 drops of lavender essential oil and 6 drops of chamomile essential oil.

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Cinnamon

Cinnamon has virtues on our hair. In addition to cleaning the scalp, cinnamon is ideal to promote blood circulation and prevent excessive hair fall. It can help by stimulating hair growth and reducing their fragility and therefore their fall.

Likewise, cinnamon contains an enzyme (natural peroxidase) that makes it possible to lighten the hair in a natural way by leaving an incredible smell, and therefore, it is possible to lighten the color of your hair without going into a hairdresser or using bleach which seems to cause a lot of damage to hair in long run.

Polygonum

Mostly herbal hair tonics work with a powerful formulation of TCM to rejuvenate and reactivate hair growth. Polygonum Multiflorum is a plant used in our formulation to treat hair loss and thinning hair. In Chinese medicine, its root is used to produce a tonic that, when applied to the scalp, helps rejuvenate the blood capillaries to allow maximum blood flow to and from the hair follicles.

The benefits of using Polygonum Multiflorum in natural hair tonics are not just limited to rejuvenation and regrowth, it also reverses hair aging by allowing it to regain its original color.

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Major Ingredients And Their Benefits

Top 7 Essential Natural Ingredients For Healthy Hair Lavender

Lavender

This pretty plant, with its recognizable smell, blooms and embellishes the gardens in the summer. But lavender also has many benefits, sometimes unknown, especially for your beauty.

Lavender will soothe your scalp and eliminate dandruff more smoothly than any other. Use lavender essential oil if your hair has a tendency to frizz. For a lavender hair repair mask: mix with your shampoo 11 drops of lavender essential oil and 6 drops of chamomile essential oil.

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Cinnamon

Cinnamon has virtues on our hair. In addition to cleaning the scalp, cinnamon is ideal to promote blood circulation and prevent excessive hair fall. It can help by stimulating hair growth and reducing their fragility and therefore their fall.

Likewise, cinnamon contains an enzyme (natural peroxidase) that makes it possible to lighten the hair in a natural way by leaving an incredible smell, and therefore, it is possible to lighten the color of your hair without going into a hairdresser or using bleach which seems to cause a lot of damage to hair in long run.

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Polygonum

Mostly herbal hair tonics work with a powerful formulation of TCM to rejuvenate and reactivate hair growth. Polygonum Multiflorum is a plant used in our formulation to treat hair loss and thinning hair. In Chinese medicine, its root is used to produce a tonic that, when applied to the scalp, helps rejuvenate the blood capillaries to allow maximum blood flow to and from the hair follicles.

The benefits of using Polygonum Multiflorum in natural hair tonics are not just limited to rejuvenation and regrowth, it also reverses hair aging by allowing it to regain its original color.

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Mint

A vasodilator like peppermint could improve hair growth and prevent some hair loss. Peppermint menthol also imparts a fresh smell and tingly sensation on the scalp. You can reap these benefits by adding the essential oil to your beauty products. Menthol refreshes the scalp, thus limiting the itching after shampooing in addition to leaving a very pleasant fragrance on your hair.

Ginger

Ginger is well known for its aphrodisiac and energizing benefits. With its zest, it is appreciated in Asian cuisine, and it is even consumed as a treat. However, it has the effect of growing hair faster, as it intensifies the blood flow to the scalp. In addition to that, it restores dull hair and decreases hair loss.

Certainly, the ginger has some contraindications. Do not forget to regularly hydrate your hair with appropriate care. The key is to perform an effective cranial massage to stimulate blood circulation and, consequently, hair growth.

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Bio Seaweed

Algae extracts provide vitamins, minerals and trace elements, such as iodine and magnesium. It has always been known that products of natural origin, can help us prevent and reverse some aesthetic problems, in fact most hair care treatments are made from them.

It tones, rebuilds, nourishes, hydrates, regenerates and remineralizes it.

Jasmine

A member of the family Oleaceae, this plant with beautiful white flowers has long been used in hair care in the form of oil. In Asian culture, the oil is applied to the hair and skin because jasmine is a moisturizer and a recognized antiseptic.

The smell of jasmine is known for its aphrodisiac properties and is often found in herbal medicine. Some scientific studies have also shown that jasmine can have positive effects on our psychological state, and that’s why it is used in aromatherapy especially to fight against sleep disorders. Thus, when you apply jasmine on your hair you will offer a real moment of relaxation!

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Top 7 Essential Natural Ingredients For Healthy Hair MInt

Mint

A vasodilator like peppermint could improve hair growth and prevent some hair loss. Peppermint menthol also imparts a fresh smell and tingly sensation on the scalp. You can reap these benefits by adding the essential oil to your beauty products. Menthol refreshes the scalp, thus limiting the itching after shampooing in addition to leaving a very pleasant fragrance on your hair.

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Ginger

Ginger is well known for its aphrodisiac and energizing benefits. With its zest, it is appreciated in Asian cuisine, and it is even consumed as a treat. However, it has the effect of growing hair faster, as it intensifies the blood flow to the scalp. In addition to that, it restores dull hair and decreases hair loss.

Certainly, the ginger has some contraindications. Do not forget to regularly hydrate your hair with appropriate care. The key is to perform an effective cranial massage to stimulate blood circulation and, consequently, hair growth.

Top 7 Essential Natural Ingredients For Healthy Hair seaweed

Bio Seaweed

Algae extracts provide vitamins, minerals and trace elements, such as iodine and magnesium. It has always been known that products of natural origin, can help us prevent and reverse some aesthetic problems, in fact most hair care treatments are made from them.

It tones, rebuilds, nourishes, hydrates, regenerates and remineralizes it.

Top 7 Essential Natural Ingredients For Healthy Hair jasmine

Jasmine

A member of the family Oleaceae, this plant with beautiful white flowers has long been used in hair care in the form of oil. In Asian culture, the oil is applied to the hair and skin because jasmine is a moisturizer and a recognized antiseptic.

The smell of jasmine is known for its aphrodisiac properties and is often found in herbal medicine. Some scientific studies have also shown that jasmine can have positive effects on our psychological state, and that’s why it is used in aromatherapy especially to fight against sleep disorders. Thus, when you apply jasmine on your hair you will offer a real moment of relaxation!

The Complete Guide To Shampoo Bars

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The Complete Guide To Shampoo Bars

Commercial shampoos are among the most controversial cosmetic products. It contains far many sulphates and silicones or polymers (pollutants that are a little bit stuffy for the texture of the hair). In addition, a commercial shampoo uses a lot of water, and a plastic bottle that will have to be thrown away. The ecological impact is therefore not at all neutral.

Shampoo Bar is a cosmetic that comes in different forms that resemble a bar of soap. Solid shampoo is an environment friendly option and offers various fragrances like; Lavender, Jasmine, Coconut, Lemon, Mint, etc. they will leave you with a rich aroma and with soft and shiny hair.

Why The Shampoo In Bar Has Become Very Popular In Recent Years

Benefits Of Shampoo Bar

1. The shampoo in bar, being solid, does not require packaging so you do not generate waste 2. It is easy to transport without spills 3. It is 100% natural 4. You can prepare it at home 5. You can adjust the ingredients to have the aroma you want for your hair, or even the nutrients you want Some people also say they experience a kind of “hair detox”. If you always wash your hair with chemicals, this may also happen to you. We recommend being patient and waiting 2 weeks until your hair gets used to the 100% natural bar shampoo to experience all the benefits that will bring to your hair health. The Complete Guide To Shampoo Bars bar shampoo The Complete Guide To Shampoo Bars cinnamon

Ingredients In A Shampoo Bar

PURC shampoo bars and conditioner are natural, eco friendly and are not tested on animals. In addition, we do not use water, we use aloe vera juice or hydrolates (floral water), natural essences and cocoa butter or copoazu. We don’t use synthetic perfumes or glycerin.

How To Use Shampoo And Conditioner Bars

You have two options to use them, the first and most practical is to wet your hair and then you must rub the shampoo bar on your scalp. The second is to moisten your hair and then rub the shampoo between your hands, once you have the foam, you must pass it all over your head. After this, you should rinse thoroughly.

To use the conditioner, you just have to rub it on your hair, from half to ends. Leave it on for a few minutes and then rinse it off. Store your bars in a clean and dry place, it will not only last longer, you only have to rub the shampoo and conditioner two or three times, that will be enough for you to get foam and leave your scalp squeaky clean.

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How Long Do Our Shampoo And Conditioner Last

It depends on the length of your hair, but it can last on average from one month or up to three months. The bars are more concentrated than traditional shampoos and conditioners, so you can use less per application and they will last longer. This is especially true with proper care (do not let your bars soak in water).

Steps To Make Your Own Shampoo Bar

To make solid shampoo you need to create a mixture composed of solution of alkaline salts (sodium hydroxide), water and oils; that is, follow a procedure similar to that of a bar of soap. Each oil has different benefits when making solid shampoo. For example, coconut oil makes a hard bar and has cleaning properties, while olive oil makes a softer bar, with moisturizing benefits.

To make an easy recipe for homemade and organic solid shampoo, here we simplify the amounts you will need.

Ingredients

  • 2/3 cup olive oil
  • 2/3 cup coconut oil
  • 2/3 cup sweet almond oil
  • 3/4 cup distilled cold water
  • 1/4 cup 100% sodium hydroxide
  • 2 tablespoons of essential oils of your choice
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Process To Make Shampoo Bar

Have everything ready before you start. Some of the steps have to be carried out quickly.

1. Mix the first three oils in a large glass or stainless steel bowl. If any oil is in solid presentation, melt it before measuring the amount you need.

2. Measure the water in a glass or stainless steel container. Be sure to use a heat-resistant container when making the mixture, since the exothermic reaction when sodium hydroxide is added can cause heat of around 93°C.

3. Measure the amount of sodium hydroxide, and make sure you have exactly one quarter cup. Have a spoon ready and stir with it while slowly pouring sodium hydroxide into the water. You have to add sodium hydroxide to water, NEVER backwards.

Continue stirring until mixture begins to become clear. Avoid fumes while doing it. Allow the mixture to cool to approximately 50°C.

4. Heat the oil mixture and when it is at 23°C and slowly pour the sodium hydroxide mixed with the water into the oils, mix everything.

5. For the next 5 minutes, do not stop mixing by hand. This will allow as many oil molecules to come in contact with as much sodium hydroxide as possible. After 5 minutes, use a hand mixer to mix, being careful not to introduce air. Mix until the mixture is thick.

6. When it has reached the thickness, you can add an extra tablespoon of another oil. This extra oil will add additional moisture to your homemade shampoo bar. You can also add optional essential oils at this point. Stir well to mix them.

7. Pour the soap mixture into molds and cover with plastic. After 24 hours, place them on parchment paper or on a baking rack. Leave them in a dry place and rotate them once a week approximately (which is not necessary if you use a baking rack).

The homemade and organic solid shampoo can be used after curing for 4 weeks and the bars will be softer the longer they are allowed to cure.

What Is A Shampoo Bar, How To Use It And Why Use Shampoo Bar?

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The popularity of the shampoo bar commonly used skincare product is skyrocketing and with good reason! Let’s see what are these hair cleaning bars, how are they manufactured and why convert to them.

The manufacturing process of the shampoo bar

The production process of our shampoo bars should not be confused with the cold saponification process. Our shampoo bars do not come from cold saponification, as we do for our soaps with rice bran oil. Our research and our trials let us conclude that a cold shampoo is not ideal for the balance of the hair (“griche” to the touch and duller aspect). Instead, we use a mix of ingredients to make our shampoo bars. This mixture forms a paste that we compact and let dry a few days before putting them on our shelves. What Is A Shampoo Bar, How To Use It And Why Use Shampoo Bar? purcorganics shampoobar6  

The ingredients:

Surfactants

Sodium coco sulfate (SCS) and sodium cocoyl isethionate (SCI) are surfactants (washing agents) of plant origin, derived from the fatty acids of coconut oil. It is the main raw material used in the manufacture of our shampoo bars. They come in the form of small white granules (the small seeds in your bar). These basic ingredients provide excellent foaming and cleansing power. They can make shampoos in solid form can add oils and butter without weighing your hair. So do not be afraid of names that seem complicated in the list of ingredients: these ingredients are simple, soft and biodegradable.

Vegetable oils and butter

All our shampoo bars contain vegetable oils to nourish the hair. Coconut and hemp oils nourish, protect and strengthen the hair while providing flexibility and shine. Jojoba oil acts as a seborrheic regulator, that is to say, it helps to control the excess of sebum of oily hair and regulates that of dry and brittle hair. The essential fatty acids contained in the apricot kernel oil strengthen and nourish the hair fiber and help fight against hair loss. Of course, we added our precious rice bran oil (vitamin E) as well as shea butter to nourish your mane and protect it from external aggressions.

Natural additives

Selected according to their properties, clays have been added in our shampoo bars and act as a hair mask. You will find Kamouraska gray clay in our shampoo for oily hair, white clay in nourishing clay and pink clay (a mixture of white clay and red clay ) in our shampoo for sensitive scalp. Our bars are colorless: it is the clays that give them their unique color. Although our bar shampoos are not presented for their detangling action, Shikakai powder (dried fruit powder) acts in this way. Naturally rich in saponin, this powder gently cleanses the hair and the sensitive scalp. The added essential oils are carefully selected for their specific properties attributed to each of our shampoos. Finally, to preserve the finished product, we add a hint of grapefruit seed extract. Note: you will notice that the list of ingredients on our labels is written in INCI nomenclature. To help you better understand this language, you will find the list of ingredients for each product in French, in their respective file on our online store.

Why use the shampoo bar?

Shampoo bars are in great demand. It’s not just a trend, it’s an emergency. The urgency of taking care of the planet by reducing our ecological footprint, making us aware of overpack and consuming in a more responsible way. But we know that you are already well informed and above all convinced! Ecological > Completed plastic bottles! According to information circulating on the Net, shampoo bars could avoid the use of more than 500 million single-use plastic bottles! With our shampoo bars, Quai des Bulles is taking a step towards reducing packaging *. In addition, the ingredients used are from plant and biodegradable sources. Economical > Its long service life makes it an economical care product. Its solid form makes it possible to take only the quantity necessary during the shampoo. Obviously, its duration of use varies according to the washing frequencies and the length of the hair. From our side, we do not yet know exactly how many shampoos we can do with a bar, because we never finish finishing the one we started! Convenient > It’s compact, lightweight design is convenient for travel and travel. No risk of leakage of a bottle (that’s flat in a suitcase …). What Is A Shampoo Bar, How To Use It And Why Use Shampoo Bar? All Shampoo Review Shine Shampoo 1  

The use of a shampoo bar

The use of a shampoo bar is as easy as hello! Just go directly on wet hair (3 or 4 shots are enough!) To apply a little shampoo. Lather with your fingers and gently massage the scalp. Be sure to rinse thoroughly. You can repeat as needed. Drain the shampoo well and keep it in a dry place (not under the spray of the shower!). PURC Organics are now offering shampoo bars in minimalist packaging. Shop now!

How To Make Your Own Home-Made Shampoo Bars

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Why do I introduce you to a dry shampoo bar recipe when you can buy a big bottle of $ 8 shampoo at the pharmacy? Beyond the fact that it’s much easier to do than you think, I have 2 really concrete reasons.

Recently I wondered how I could put mine on a daily basis to help the planet survive a little longer … Starting with reducing my consumption of products contained in a plastic container was, without a shadow of a doubt, one of the simplest gestures to make, which could make a big difference for the planet! Because it is a fact, our individual and collective consumption of plastic is excessive and has catastrophic consequences for the planet!

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Good plastics have excellent potential for recovery. But it is only 10% of plastic consumed that recover well and that is not to mention all the recoverable plastic, which is thrown in the drain. Have you heard about the 6th continent (there are some who say it’s the 7th, but I think they had to fail their high school geography course)?

I present to you the continent of waste:

This is NOT a dump. It is literally a pool of plastic waste floating and growing permanently in the Pacific Ocean. It is 3.43 million km². This is a little more than twice the size of Quebec in full. 

Sometimes you have to be brewed a little! But it’s with a lot of love that I tell you that! So a single shampoo bar equals 3 medium bottles of shampoo. If we put ourselves all, we could avoid consuming around 552 million bottles of plastic worldwide. It’s not anything. Having said that, I do not want to discredit all the companies that use plastic, some of them do it in an eco-responsible way It was the number one reason.

Have you ever wondered what kind of products are in your shampoo? Probably not, so I’ll tell you: 1,4-Dioxane, Formaldehyde, Nitrosamines, Polysorbate, Cocamidopropyl Betaine, Diazolidinyl Urea, to name a few. Well known words, that we hear every day right? #NOT. What-are-all-the-ingredients-with-a-Box-potential carcinogen. I named only a few of the dangerous chemical ingredients. The list is FREAKING-long !! In short, it is certainly not healthy ingredients for your hair, your skin, and the planet.

I hope so far have convinced you to slightly review your habits by opting for something a little greener and less damaging to your health!

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What better way to start by creating your own shampoo bars !? 

Ingredients:

  • 2/3 (170ml) cup of olive oil
  • 2/3 (170 ml) cup of coconut oil
  • 2/3 (170ml) cup of grapeseed oil
  • 1 C. castor oil (OR beaver oil) OR any other oil (avocado, jojoba, shea butter, etc.)
  • 3/4 cup distilled water
  • 1/4 cup of sodium hydroxide, caustic soda or lye (these are all synonyms) **
  • 1 to 2 tbsp. of essential oils that go as follows in my recipe: 1/2 tsp. rosemary oil; 1 1/2 tsp. tablespoon pink (or white) grapefruit oil; 1/2 c. tablespoons of Atlas cedar oil (oils are optional and can be combined to taste).
  • liquid soap dye (full optional, it’s just for the eye)

** Sodium hydroxide or Lye in English can be found in soap creation stores or online, especially on amazon. It is not a chemical ingredient, it is a natural material. By cons it is caustic, that is to say, it can burn tissue or skin when mixed with water, simply because it becomes very hot. Once cooled it is safe! These are very simple chemistry! It is neutralized with vinegar.

Material: 

  • measuring cups and spoons
  • a small bowl or measuring cup made of glass or aluminum (kind of hen)
  • a large bowl going to the microwave
  • spoon
  • hand blender 
  • protection against burning when sodium hydroxide is heated (dishwashing gloves, protective glasses, vinegar to neutralize in case of an accident)
  • candy thermometer
  • silicone mold

** Be sure to clean the equipment, ideally put in the dishwasher if it is reused in the kitchen afterward.

Preparation: 

In a large microwavable bowl, melt the coconut oil until it is completely melted (about 30 to 45 seconds). Then add the following oils: olive oil and grapeseed oil (do not add castor oil or other selected oil and essential oils, they will be used later). Then set aside.

Put on the protections. Take the animals out of the room and ask the children to listen to Peppa pig for the next 10 minutes. In a second small bowl (or large glass measuring cup) pour the distilled water. It is important to respect the order of this step to avoid burns! Measure 1/4 cup of sodium hydroxide and pour it slowly (to avoid splashing) into the bowl containing the distilled water, stirring gently with a spoon, until the water becomes clear again. Sodium hydroxide will release a “smoke” for a few seconds, which could cause coughing. It’s not dangerous, but trying to avoid putting your face above the bowl would be better. Deposit the candy thermometer in the sodium hydroxide mixture,

Then place the thermometer in the bowl containing the oils and check the temperature. If necessary, heat the oils in the microwave (5 to 10 seconds at a time) to 75 ° F. Once this temperature is reached, then put the sodium hydroxide mixture in the bowl containing the oils and mix with the mixer. This step can be rather long (5 to 10 minutes) since it is necessary to mix without stopping until obtaining what is called the trace (what I will call the pudding). If you’re fine, your mix should have the consistency and appearance of vanilla pudding. Once this consistency is reached, it’s time to add your essential oils, the dye and the last one. oil of your choice (castor oil in my recipe).

Let stand for 24 hours (or until the bars are completely frozen), then gently remove from their mold. Then put the shampoo bars on a plate (or plate) and let dry for 4 weeks by turning them once a week. Yes, I know. It’s long to wait 4 weeks, but it’s to allow the water to completely evaporate and this step is worth it to have a bar of shampoo that lasts longer!

How to use a dry shampoo bar: 

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Pre-foam the shampoo bar in your hands. Then massage the scalp with the shampoo bar on your wet hair, starting from the root to the tip. Rinse well. If hair looks waxy, rinse with apple cider vinegar. It’s normal, it gets rid of toxins and all the chemicals stuck to your hair for a long time! This will restore a healthy PH for your hair and add shine. This step can be repeated with each wash, as it is 100% natural. For example, you could prepare a pot of apple cider vinegar, which you can keep near your bath. The smell does not stay on the hair.

If you can also want to make the change for our planet and want to use good organic hair-care products, shop now on PURC Organics.

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