Lavender & Tea Tree Conditioner Bar

Friendly Soap crafts high-quality, eco-friendly soaps with a strong commitment to sustainability and ethics. Established in 2008, they use the traditional cold process method to ensure minimal energy use and zero waste. Their soaps are free from harmful chemicals like SLS, parabens, and triclosan, and are made without palm oil or plastic.

Friendly Soap is certified by the Vegan Society, Cruelty-Free International, and holds the Fair Tax Mark. Their packaging is fully recycled and recyclable, and they donate 10p from every sale to support clean water and reforestation projects.

In the UK, an estimated 118.8 million plastic conditioner bottles are discarded each year, underscoring the urgent need for more sustainable solutions. While recycling is often seen as a fix, less than 50% of bathroom plastics are recycled, and even those that are don’t offer a long-term answer. Plastic degrades each time it’s recycled, eventually becoming unusable and contributing to landfill and ocean pollution. This makes reducing single-use plastic consumption critical if we are to tackle the growing environmental crisis.

A more sustainable alternative is the conditioner bar, which completely eliminates the need for plastic packaging. These solid bars are not only compact and long-lasting but are also made with natural ingredients that are just as effective as liquid conditioners. By choosing a conditioner bar, you reduce plastic waste at the source and help prevent further pollution. It's a simple switch that makes a big difference for the planet, while still delivering the care your hair needs.

I love how easy this conditioner bar is to use – it lathers well and actually leaves my hair feeling soft and tangle-free, which isn’t always the case with solid conditioners. The lavender and tea tree scent is fresh but not overpowering, and it makes washing my hair feel like a little moment of calm.