Barred from the shower
In the age of reusable coffee cups and Marie Kondo, many New Zealanders are becoming bar-king mad for shampoo and conditioner bars.
In the age of reusable coffee cups and minimalist coach Marie Kondo, many New Zealanders are bar-king mad for shampoo and conditioner bars.
New Zealand company Ethique has become a hit with their plastic-eliminating products such as pink grapefruit shampoo, gingerbread face scrub, and the love baby massage bar.
All their products resemble squares of bar soaps, even a stain remover, a solid fake tanner, and “shampooch” for pets.
Student Amy Johnston, who has used Ethique bars for nearly four years, said she was able to take her favourite products with her travelling through Nepal.
“I was able to take my entire collection with me – shampoo, conditioner, face wash, and body wash.
“Security across three different countries didn’t bat an eye but it would’ve been a different story had they been the classic bottled products.”
Johnston said she enjoyed the fact that the company is based in New Zealand and did not test on animals.
Student Eilish Cooke, who lives with Johnston, has been consciously trying to reduce her carbon footprint this year.
“Replacing my plastic bottles in the shower with beauty bars has been an easy first step in reducing my plastic consumption.
“There are three reasons I use beauty bars; they save on space, they save on plastic consumption, and they save me money.
“My hair eats through your average bottle of conditioner in two weeks, which is not only a great deal of plastic, but it’s also expensive.
“My conditioner bar will last me about six months with daily use.”
