Liquid vs. solid
We think solid cosmetics are simply better than liquid ones – especially our solids.
So, now we have said it. Our opinion.
But see for yourself in the side-by-side comparison of the production of solids (right) versus liquid cosmetics (left). In our opinion, you are happier with Simply Solid - and so is the planet.
9 happy reasons for solids.
You, your Solid and I, we have a lot in common. Above all, we have 9 great reasons to use solid cosmetics instead of liquid ones. And so that you can tell others about them the next time you go to the gym or have a happy brunch in a café, we have written them down for you here.
Enjoy browsing!
Free of water
Water is extremely important for our lives. Leaving out water in cosmetics sounds strange at first, but it isn't. The most important advantage: no plastic bottles. This saves us enormous amounts of resources. Your new shampoo, conditioner or shower solid is lighter than its liquid alternative. No additives. It saves huge amounts of weight and CO₂ during transport. But it really foams up in your shower!
Free from plastic
Fortunately, our products do not require expensive pressed plastic bottles or microplastics. They are packaged and shipped in a pretty box. This significantly reduces the amount of plastic used in the production of shampoos, shower gels and conditioners. Another positive aspect: less weight, less space required, fewer trucks, fewer traffic jams, fewer transport emissions.
Without preservatives
If there is no water in your solid cosmetics, you don't need to preserve them. All liquid products must (!) contain preservatives to avoid germs. Solids can be water-free and do not require any preservatives at all. Where there is solid, there are no germs. Your skin, your hair and later our environment will thank you. A "win-win-win!"
pH skin neutral
Our products are dermatologically tested and suitable for the skin types indicated. And no, we don't make soap. Solids are full-fledged shampoos, shower gels or conditioners. We use a wonderful selection of raw materials and press the ingredients in their purest form. So again: no soap.
Small environmental footprint
With a solid bar of soap, you can reduce your environmental footprint a little bit every day. Solid means that less water has to be transported around and that fewer transport emissions are generated. Plastic is also not needed. All good reasons to pay attention to which product you use every day.
Free from silicones, parabens & microplastics
We do things very naturally. That's not something you can take for granted. Unfortunately. With our solid soap bars, you don't need to worry about coming into contact with any of the additives mentioned above. Your skin and hair will thank you. Yippee!
Lots of vegan
Many of our products are vegan. Please look for the vegan seal.
By using vegan alternatives for additives in many of our products, we can utilize the positive aspects that a vegan lifestyle brings with it and, above all, place less strain on the climate and the environment.
Easy transport
Our solid cosmetics take up little space, are perfectly stackable, lighter than liquid products and fit into every corner of the truck. The CO₂ footprint? Significantly reduced compared to a liquid alternative. The nice thing is: such a solid piece is perfect for on the go. No more stacking bottles in the van or wasting unnecessary space in your backpack. Yay!
Super soft in the hand
The unique new Solid triangle with rounded, flattering corners is really easy to grip and sits great in the hand. While the Solid nestles against your palm, its flattened side offers the largest surface area for applying the rich care ingredients to skin and hair.
Happy FAQs
All your questions. Now with solid answers.
Just think, who brings water into the shower?!
Our solids are your entry into daily happiness!
Free from plastic packaging. Free from preservatives thanks to water-free production. Free from microplastics, silicones or parabens.
We press only the purest ingredients into our sprinkly solids for you. The compact form means that packaging and transport volume are extremely reduced. This even saves transport emissions. Wow.
This makes our solids, i.e. shower gels, shampoos and conditioners, resource- and environmentally friendly.
And hey: They're even easier to take with you on your travels when they're dry. They take up less space and are lighter than their liquid counterparts. Easy choice, right?
Our solids clean with washing-active substances (surfactants) of non-animal origin, which are hidden in solids and sprinkles. The pH value is close to that of your skin, which means that solids are suitable for people with sensitive skin. Your acid mantle stays happy and intact. Also nice: Simply Solid solids leave no deposits in your bathroom. Yay!
Let's look at soap. It is cooked (saponified) from fats and sodium or potassium hydroxide. This gives soap an alkaline (basic) pH value. This is rather unfavourable for human skin, as it neutralises the acid mantle. For a short time, even bacteria and fungi have an easy time. In healthy skin, the old pH value is restored after about 1 hour.
But hey. Why stress your skin when you can get solids, right?
You use Simply Solid Shampoo like normal shampoo. Get in the shower, lather up the solid, massage it in, rinse it out and be happy.
The solid shampoo is pH neutral to slightly acidic, it is mixed from surfactants and our pure, valuable sprinkle ingredients and finally pressed into shape. Ta-Da: A solid was born. It is available in a variety of versions, but all are good for skin and hair, foam wonderfully and treat you to pure washing power.
Hair soap, on the other hand, has a pH value that is basically basic. It is made from fats, oils and lye. If a product is basic, an acidic rinse is always required to completely wash out hair soap, for example - especially in regions with hard water. Otherwise, so-called lime soap forms. And it is difficult to get it out of your hair - and the shower tray.
So if you want to easily switch to solid hair care (for example, you), solid shampoo, such as our solids, is ideal. You just get started. Without any disadvantages compared to liquid shampoos.
In technical jargon it is called aqua-free. Aqua. Water. In other words, water-free. This has many advantages:
- Plastic bottles are superfluous (hello, less-waste bathroom!)
- Fewer transport emissions thanks to less weight
- Where there is no water, there are no germs
- Where no germs, no preservatives or emulsifiers
- Ideal for sensitive skin (less irritation)
- Only pure, clean ingredients
- Durable due to the natural properties of e.g. sea salt, vegetable oil or herbal extract
- Free from parabens, microplastics or silicones
As you can see, we have already compiled a long list. But we are still collecting them. Have you found any more advantages? Send them to us!
A solid comes to you undiluted and, when used correctly, is about twice as effective as a liquid product (250 ml). The full Simply Solid Sprinkle power is pressed tightly into the solid soap bar. Highly concentrated. If you now add a little water, it foams up and you can use it without worry.
Prerequisite for yield: good drying and storage.
It's best to use our Solid holder or Solid box. Alternatively, you can also use the Solid shower bag. This is made of organic cotton. That's why you can safely leave the Solid in the bag. It's important that the wash bar can dry properly and that no water collects.
Nope. According to the law, only cosmetics that have a shelf life of less than 30 months need this. A best-before date is therefore not necessary for Simply Solid.
Our products generally have a shelf life of much longer than 30 months. No best before date for us.
A tip: To ensure you can enjoy your solids for a long time, always store them in a dry place.
Yes, absolutely yes, three times yes! There are now a number of comparison tests in which solid cosmetics are clearly ahead. The care ingredients in our solids are added to the shampoo undiluted. Absolutely pure ingredients. No preservatives are necessary, as is the case with liquid products. Our solids are more than a match for any liquid product out there and have far more positive properties apart from that.
Speaking of positive: Our shampoos are easy to wash out, like a normal liquid shampoo. Since we don't make soap here, you don't need a rinse or anything else for our solids. Simply massage into wet hair, rinse out, and you're done.
Nope. All you need is water.
Simply lather up, massage in and rinse out with clean water. And voila: super happy hair.
Yep. Our solids love color.
The low pH value of our solid shampoos seals your hair and can even prevent pigments from escaping from open hair structures.
Get used to it? You don't have to!
Instead of using liquid shampoo, simply take a solid shampoo with you into the shower and lather it directly into your hair or onto your hand. Distribute the foam into your hair and then rinse it out easily. Done.
Think of it like riding a bike: once you've used liquid shampoo, you can also use solid shampoo.
Admittedly, you should store a Solid in a dry place after use (just like you have to put away a liquid shampoo). We have various cool accessories for this, such as our Solid Box for on the go or the practical Solid holder for the shower.
Tip: We have the right solid shampoo for every hair type. There is sure to be one that suits you.
Oh, yes, the foam party is included. Simply Solid shampoos and shower gels foam. And they do so reliably well in any water hardness.
Well, of course. It would be inconvenient if not, wouldn't it?
We have now identified two types of applications.
1. “Lather directly on the head”
2. “Foaming in the hand”
You can try both and see which you like better. In any case, it is at least as easy and quick as taking a large plastic bottle and squeezing it. Maybe even a little easier.
But above all, more environmentally friendly.
A solid bar of soap has the great property of preserving itself through drying. It simply offers no breeding ground for bacteria or viruses.
Therefore: Thanks to your proper storage, it is absolutely hygienic.
Both are possible. Both are wonderful. Decide for yourself how you want to lather it.
Yes.
Since our solids only contain pure ingredients that are necessary for gentle cleansing and care, our solids are also suitable for sensitive skin.
True. It doesn't dry out your hair.
On the contrary: nourishing and moisturizing ingredients are the main components of our Simply Solid products. These nourishing ingredients are also easier to process in the production of solid cosmetics than in liquid shampoo. This means that the active ingredients also reach you.
This is our promise: Pure sprinkle power for happy skin & hair.
Is your question missing? Then feel free to contact us. Happy to help!
