Bonus points were awarded for ticking the sulphate- and silicone-free box, while still delivering a satisfying cleanse.

The shampoo bar acts as an effective cleanser, whilst being equally good at imparting long-lasting moisture to afro hair. Soap saver bag: A soap-saver bag made of natural fibers like cotton or hemp can keep the bar dry and prevent it from slipping away while in use. In fact with other shampoos my hair is lank the next morning but I could leave a day between washes with this shampoo bar as hair still looks clean the next morning. I have put it to the test, so you don’t have to, and I will compare it to conventional shampoos in plastic bottles to see if it stands up.One tester found they could skip the conditioner step, while another raved about the ‘swishy’ finish. She has also worked as a formulation scientist within the pharmaceutical industry and takes this evidence based approach into all her product testing. If you like to keep your shower regime short and snappy, an all-in-one bar speeds up showers and takes out the fuss of having lots of products.

Refreshing but not overpowering, we enjoyed the soft fragrance as we lathered the mid-sized bar into a creamy foam. Those with curly hair might be sceptical of a shampoo bar that claims to treat their kinks and coils, but this blend of natural oils and emollients did an excellent job.This concentration can help to reduce the amount of packaging used and can also make transportation of the product more efficient.