Scarcity of Soap

The problem with bottles of liquid soap or shampoo etc is that to work better/not clogg up, manufactures added micro needs of plastic to the mixtures. So it’s not just the plastic bottle that is of concern but more importantly these micro plastics that cause so much environmental damage in our oceans. Hence the resurgence of solid bars of soap and shampoos. Plus the issue of palm oil isn’t cut and dried either. Sometimes it is very hard to do what’s right these days

I went on a quest to find a soap tray that doesn’t leave bar in slimy goop after a few washes. Best I have found is from Lakeland which has a spillage spout arrangement. And best soap I’ve used so far is Pear’s. Holds its own better than others. But it is an ongoing project. Any ideas gratefully received.
PS. Doc on radio the other day said we are so lucky that hot water and soap kill bacteria.

I looked at Lush soap but the ingredients list looked horrendous. Too many chemicals. Recently tried a new vegan soap from The Pure Planet Company. No chemicals, just natural ingredients (including Shea and Cocoa butter) and better still, no palm-oil.

thepureplanetcompany.com/collections/bath-and-beauty

I buy all my soap at Lush, lovely soap. It is more expensive but it lasts longer too.

I love the idea of plastic free soap. I can't use soap that contains soap though ?. I'm unsure if you can buy a bar of soap free soap? Anyone else know?

Is that true Elaine? My DD days that too (works on a maternity ward) but surely soap is designed to kill germs? I perhaps might agree it's better in public places to use liquid soap but they're refilling not replacing plastic containers.
I prefer soap (Simple or Dove) but always open it and let the air get to it to make it last longer!!

Sparklefairydust That’s just the sort of thing I was thinking of! Thanks! I think I will get some - it’s a pity about the plastic box,though.

Shizam I got a good little soap tray from Joseph Joseph - too expensive,naturally, but very effective since it keeps the bar at an angle and is easy to drain. It’s a design I haven’t seen elsewhere and takes up less space than other soap dishes - it fits on a little shower shelf quite happily. Squarish and a tasteful duck egg blue and white. But it is made of plastic ☹️ albeit not single-use. Yes, it’s hard to get it right!

Faith in Nature, from wholefood shops, do a lovely orange soap. Apologies if someone has already mentioned them - I haven’t read all the thread.

I have never used hand wash gel, thinking it a waste of plastic. I have a nostalgic love of bars of soap as my mother and nanny used to make their own soap. I can’t remember what went in it, I believe some nasty stuff (lye?) as I wasn’t allowed to help.

I buy packs of dove or soap from TX Max too. I tuck the new bars of soap in my husbands shoes until they are needed so his shoes don’t smell. Although he gets cross and says they smell afterwards like an old woman

Thanks Oldfossil will investigate!

My sandalwood soap and soap dish have just arrived. It smells wonderful

I used to buy Faith in Nature products - unfortunately the shop selling them in this town closed down a while ago.

I have been using soaps bought from the garden centre for years, they last a long time and save in handcream, as I hardly need any now.The scents are lovely, and the colours.
I only use the plastic soap dispensers in the kitchen.

I like Maja soap and the delicious shower gel.

Some Oxfam shops stock Faith in Nature. I too love T.K.Maxx for good quality soaps. Am using some at the mo, lily of the valley. Smells gorgeous. .