New to shampoo bars?
Are you new to shampoo bars, trying Ethique bars for the first time, or just in need of a refresher? Here’s your complete guide to getting the best results from your bars!
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How to use a shampoo bar
First, thoroughly wet both your hair and the bar. Then, swipe directly onto your head, starting at the roots and running down to the ends of your hair. Set the bar away from the water stream and use your hands to create a lot of luscious lather. A little goes a long way! Rinse and repeat as needed – and enjoy refreshed, healthy-looking hair.
How to use a conditioner bar
After shampooing, wet your conditioner bar and gently slide it from the mid-length to ends of your hair. Massage the conditioner into your hair and let it work its magic for a minute or two. Rinse for nourished, luscious locks.
How to use a solid face cleanser
Wet both your face and the bar with warm water. Now you’ve got options. Option 1: Glide the bar directly on your face to create a creamy lather, massage into your skin, then rinse. Option 2: Rub the bar between your hands, create that rich lather, apply to your face and massage, then rinse. Either way, your skin will be refreshed without the plastic waste.
How to use a solid face scrub
How you apply depends on your skin’s sensitivity and your exfoliation goals. Wet both your face and the scrub bar. For a deeper scrub, massage the bar onto your face (avoiding the eye area) then use your hands to buff and rinse. If a gentler scrub is desired, rub the bar between your hands, apply to face, massage, and rinse. Tailor your routine for your skin's needs!
How to use a solid face moisturizer
Push up a bit of product from the base of the tube. Remember: a little goes a long way. Gently press the moisturizer onto skin, allowing it to warm for a few seconds. Apply directly to face in an upwards motion and finish by using your fingertips to gently pat the cream onto skin Pushed up too much? Give the base a light tap on a flat surface or the palm of your hand and the product will lower back into the tube. Pro tip: Apply the product straight after getting out of the shower, to skin that is towel-dried and still warm - this is when skin is best able to absorb moisture. It will also mean a lot less product will be needed, so it will go a little further!
How to use a
lip balm
Push (not twist) up base of tube (just a little!). Gently press onto lips, allowing it to warm for a few seconds. Then glide across lips for soft, smooth nourishment.
Pushed up too much? Give the base a light tap on a flat surface or the palm of your hand and the product will lower back into the tube.
How to use a body cream stick
Push up product from the base of the tube – a little goes a long way. Gently press onto your skin allowing it to warm for a few seconds. Follow by gliding product across skin, focusing on dry areas such as elbows and knees.
Pushed up too much? Give the base a light tap on a flat surface or the palm of your hand and the product will lower back into the tube.
Pro tip: Apply the product straight after getting out of the shower to skin that is towel-dried and still warm - this is when skin is best able to absorb moisture. It will also mean a lot less product will be needed, so it will go a little further!
How to use a deodorant
Push up product from the base of the tube – a little goes a long way. Gently press onto underarms, allowing it to warm for a few seconds. Then apply evenly to underarms and reapply throughout the day as needed.
Pushed up too much? Give the base a light tap on a flat surface or the palm of your hand and the product will lower back into the tube.
How to use a body cleanser bar
Wet the bar and gently rub directly onto damp skin, a wet washcloth, or a loofah. Put the bar down away from a direct water stream. Massage into skin to create a creamy, lotion-like lather. Rinse with warm water.
How to use a
body scrub bar
Wet the bar and gently rub onto damp skin until you have a thin layer on the skin. Focus on rougher areas, such as elbows and knees. Put the bar down. Massage product into the skin with circular motions. Rinse with warm water or a wet washcloth.
How to store your bars
The key is D-A-D: drainage, airflow, and dry air. Keep your bar out of the way of the water stream, make sure all excess water drains from the bar, and keep it dry between uses.
Use our storage trays to store your bars. They are super absorbent, ensuring water is drawn away from your bars quickly to help them last longer. Plus, they have labels to help distinguish your bars in the shower or bath.
Use our shampoo and soap saver bags to store little bits and pieces of bars, or simply pop a whole bar in to keep it nice and dry between uses.
How to store solid face moisturizers, lip balms, cream body sticks, and deodorant sticks
Store at room temperature. Keep dry, away from moisture, and out of direct sunlight.
If stored somewhere cold, we recommend holding it to skin for a few seconds to warm it up so it glides on easily with application.
