Soap Bars for Healthy Skin, Clean Environment

Global SourcesUpdated on 2024/01/24

Soaps, whether in solid or liquid form, work the same way in ridding skin of dirt, bacteria and viruses, but differ widely in production and packaging options. Liquid and gel types usually come in plastic bottles, disposal of which has an environmental impact. In addition, “liquid soap requires more energy and resources to produce compared to bar soap,” according to an article on The Good Boutique.

Soap bars, on the other hand, can use recycled paper or cardboard for wraps, wraparound bands and boxes, or bags made from natural fibers such as cotton and hemp. This simple packaging options help reduce plastic waste.

The preference for soap bars also extends to shampoo and pet bath essentials, according to Hyo Chang, a South Korean shampoo bar manufacturer interviewed by Global Sources. The company said that consumers, specifically those in their 20s and 30s, are choosing products that can reduce environmental damage as their social responsibility becomes more mature.

There is also growing demand for handmade soaps. Donggubat Co. Ltd, which specializes in eco-friendly handmade face soap and shampoo bars, said that sales have been nearly doubling every year.

Here are soap bars from South Korean suppliers.

Face soap, with plant extracts, white musk scent

Company: Derma Peace

Derma Peace’s Soapsom Plus Wash Bar For Your Face contains various extracts, such as Houttuynia cordata, Camellia sinensis or green tea and Adansonia digitata or baobab fruit, to soothe dry skin, and has an allergen-free white musk scent. It uses surfactants made from naturally derived vegetable oils and has no chemicals that can irritate skin. This soap is wrapped in recycled paper.

MOQ: 500 pieces

Lead time: 2 weeks

Allergen-free soap bar, grass scent

Company: Derma Peace

The Soapsom Plus Wash Bar For Your Body from Derma Peace has Centella asiatica and tea tree extracts, and Chlorella vulgaris powder, which are said to help remove dead skin waste and keep skin smooth and moisturized. This handmade soap is allergen-free and has a grass scent.

MOQ: 500 pieces

Lead time: 2 weeks

Shampoo bar, plant-derived ingredients

Company: Donggubat Co. Ltd

The Right Shampoo Bar for Mid-dry Scalp from Donggubat contains olive, coconut, argan and jojoba oils, and other ingredients derived from salt, corn, avocado, lemon, kale, eggplant, sugar and kelp. It has no chemicals, including artificial scents, that can irritate skin. This product undergoes skin hypoallergenic, and immediate hair volume, scalp keratin and scalp moisture content improvement efficacy evaluation tests. MOQ and lead time are given on direct inquiry.

Face & body soaps, all-natural ingredients

Company: Hyo Chang

Face and body soaps from Hyo Chang use all-natural ingredients to provide moisturizing effect for dry skin while helping remove makeup. It has certified organic natural oils, such as lavender, calendula, jojoba, avocado, almond, macadamia, tea tree and peppermint, all imported from the UK. Pigments used are also from natural ingredients except the fragrances. Each soap weighs 140g.

MOQ: 1,000 pieces per kind or 3,000 pieces at once

Lead time: 21 days

Paraben-free shampoo bar, with botanic oils

Company: Hyo Chang

Hyo Chang’s shampoo bar uses all-natural botanic oils, such as from Camellia oleifera seeds, and contains no harmful ingredients such as parabens and silicones. It maintains solidness unlike others that become soft and soggy. This product weighs 100g.

MOQ: 1,000 pieces per kind or 3,000 pieces at once

Lead time: 21 days

Handmade soap from natural ingredients

Company: Labelyoung

Labelyoung's Shocking Soap Calming ver. is a handmade soap that contains Centella asiatica extract. This product has an herbal scent and derives its color from the green tea, mulberry leaf and wheat sprout powders used in its production. It weighs 60g when dry, 100g including moisture and 102g when packed in a box.

MOQ: 10 boxes, each with 1,200 pieces

Lead time: 2 weeks

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