Conventional shampoo contains synthetic substances that can be harmful to our body and especially to nature. When looking at the label, pay attention to the composition and you may see some strange names like Methylparaben, Imidazolidinyl, Methenamine, among others (there is a gigantic toxic list based on scientific studies... in shampoo with an anti-dandruff function, it is common to use the substance zinc pyrithione (and zinc, in high concentrations, is capable of causing a huge environmental impact, by compromising the quality of water in rivers and lakes).
Many people believe that foaming caused by cleaning products is a sign that dirt is being removed, but this is not the case; whether or not foam forms is irrelevant to the cleaning ability. In the case of foam stabilizers, they end up concentrating in large quantities in the sewage system, subsequently creating the well-known layers of white foam (highly polluting) on the surface of rivers and lakes. In addition, the various preservatives used by the industry affect plankton, which are the beginning of the marine food chain, thus affecting the entire chain.
Conventional shampoo is made in plastic containers, and it's currently estimated that there are around 14 million tons of plastic at the bottom of the oceans. Brazil is the fourth-largest producer of plastic waste in the world and the one that recycles the least, according to a report by WWF (World Wide Fund for Nature), which indicates that Brazil reuses just over 1% of its plastic. We produce over 11 million tons of plastic waste every year, but only 1.2% is recycled. For comparison, Indonesia, the fifth-largest plastic consumer, recycles 3.66%. This is also well below the global recycling average of around 9%. According to World Bank data, more than 2.4 million tons of Brazilian plastic are discarded illegally, without any kind of treatment, in open-air dumps. Another 7.7 million tons end up in landfills. And more than 1 million tons are not even collected by collection systems.
By reducing the consumption of products that impact the environment, we can slow down this waste production and contribute to the environment with small gestures, such as solid shampoo, a simple choice that can change your life. If you're not yet convinced to switch to solid shampoo, then keep reading to discover its benefits.
Our shampoos are packaged in fully biodegradable vegetable cellophane. Besides reducing plastic waste in the environment, we're not just discarding plastic shampoo bottles that aren't recyclable, don't decompose easily, and will spend over 100 years floating around. They're also free of harmful substances because they're made with natural ingredients, including herbs, clays, spices, vegetable oils and butters, essential oils, and plant extracts. You'll also benefit from the therapeutic properties of each ingredient! Plus, they're convenient for travel—just store them in an insulated container.
If you travel a lot, you may have just found a solution to a problem. A traveler's nightmare is having an airport agent open your backpack to see if you've exceeded the 100ml limit, or opening your suitcase after a flight and finding a leaking shampoo bottle all over your favorite clothes. Solid shampoo eliminates both scenarios, as the agent won't discard the solids or ruin your clothes. In fact, it will leave them smelling nice.
- It is extremely long-lasting, most conventional shampoos contain 80% water, while solid shampoos are super concentrated and last about 3x longer than conventional shampoos, meaning you can save money and trips to the supermarket (a valuable tip in times of pandemic).
We're committed to protecting the oceans, wildlife, and ecosystems that are being harmed by the mass production of chemical-laden products in the cosmetics industry. That's why our shampoos don't use non-eco-certified ingredients and are 100% biodegradable, unlike the vast majority. Many bottled shampoos are filled with preservatives and chemicals that strip hair of its natural oils and leave the scalp feeling dry. These chemicals are NOT found in our solid shampoos, which contain essential oils, extracts, plant butters, and natural ingredients, and are cruelty-free.
So, are you satisfied? Come join us! De La Terre cares about nature and your well-being from start to finish.
Detox: Activated Charcoal, Cupuaçu Butter, and Essential Oils of Rosemary and Bitter Orange Leaves
Cleanses hair without drying or damaging it. Suitable for normal to oily hair. Provides a gentle, creamy scalp cleanse. Because it's solid, it doesn't require plastic packaging and can be carried in your suitcase without leaking.
Only with biodegradable and eco-certified inputs for greater care for you and the environment.
2 in 1 - Horsetail Powder, Orange and Mentha Essential Oils
Shampoo with refreshing Mentha, contains horsetail extract and powder that thickens hair, strengthens, adds shine, and stimulates growth. Conditioner is unnecessary, as it contains a conditioning active ingredient extracted from broccoli that provides extraordinary combability and combats frizz. Because it's solid, it doesn't require plastic packaging and can be carried in your suitcase without leaking.
Only with biodegradable and eco-certified inputs for greater care for you and the environment.
Lavender, Tea Tree, Hibiscus and Quinoa Phytoactive
Gentle shampoo for combination/normal hair with Quinoa's biotechnological phytoactive ingredient. It's multifunctional for strengthening, regenerating, and restructuring the hair fiber as a whole, restoring shine, elasticity, and softness with immediate effect. Because it's solid, it doesn't require plastic packaging and can be carried in your suitcase without leaking. It cleanses hair without drying or damaging it. Scented with Tea Tree and Lavandin Grosso essential oils.
Only with biodegradable and eco-certified inputs for greater care for you and the environment.
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