Soothe is HiBAR's soap-free shampoo bar for an itchy, flaky, or irritated scalp. Willow bark extract and salicylic acid work as a gentle exfoliant, lifting away dead skin cells and product buildup while a complementary anti-fungal agent helps calm flaking. Massage it into wet hair once a week and you get a calmer, clearer scalp without reaching for a plastic bottle. It's part of our solid shampoo bars collection, so if Soothe isn't quite your scent or need, there are other bars to compare.
Why Choose the HiBAR Soothe Shampoo Bar?
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Targets Flaking at the Source: Willow bark extract delivers salicylic acid to exfoliate the scalp, paired with piroctone olamine to help reduce visible flakes.
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Soap-Free, Not Just Sulfate-Free: HiBAR bars are surfactant-based rather than saponified soap, so they clean without the harsh strip or high pH of a true bar soap.
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One Bar Replaces Two Bottles: HiBAR states each bar lasts as long as roughly two large plastic bottles of liquid shampoo, cutting plastic waste without cutting a step from your routine.
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Color-Safe and Curly Girl Friendly: Free from sulfates, parabens, silicones, and phthalates, it's formulated to work across curly, colored, and treated hair types.
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Certified Vegan and Cruelty-Free: Leaping Bunny certified with no animal testing, and certified vegan, so the formula is entirely free of animal-derived ingredients.
Perfect For
- Anyone dealing with an itchy, flaky, or irritated scalp who wants an active-ingredient bar instead of a medicated liquid shampoo
- People with curly or colour-treated hair looking for a gentle, silicone-free cleanse
- Zero-waste beginners swapping their first plastic shampoo bottle for a plastic-free bar
- Frequent travellers who want a TSA-friendly bar instead of liquid bottles taking up space in a carry-on
Product Specs
| Specification |
Details |
| Scent |
Citrus |
| Main Ingredients |
Willow bark extract, salicylic acid, shea butter |
| Suitable for Hair Type |
Sensitive, itchy or flaky scalp |
| Key Omissions |
No sulfates, parabens, silicones, phthalates, synthetic dyes, or synthetic fragrance |
| Certifications |
Leaping Bunny certified (cruelty-free); certified vegan |
FAQs
How often should I use the Soothe Shampoo Bar for an itchy or flaky scalp?
Use it once a week to exfoliate and refresh the scalp — more frequent use may be too drying. Follow with a conditioner as usual.
Does the Soothe Shampoo Bar lather like a regular bottled shampoo?
Yes — it creates a rich lather when applied directly to very wet hair, and it cleanses effectively even with less foam than a liquid shampoo.
Is the HiBAR Soothe Shampoo Bar vegan?
Yes — it's certified vegan, with no animal-derived ingredients in the formula, alongside its Leaping Bunny cruelty-free certification.
Can I use this shampoo bar on colour-treated or curly hair?
Yes — it's colour-safe, silicone-free, and formulated to work for curly, colored, and treated hair types.
Is a shampoo bar actually worth switching to from liquid shampoo?
A shampoo bar skips the plastic bottle entirely and HiBAR states one bar lasts as long as roughly two large bottles of liquid shampoo. Read more in our shampoo bar vs. liquid shampoo comparison.
