HappySoaps

Production locations

• Netherlands

Working Conditions & Living Wages

The brand’s motto? ​‘Think global, act local’. That’s why they lovingly make their products in their own soap factory in the Netherlands. The bars are made and packaged by hand. 

By making the HappySoaps themselves by hand in the Netherlands, the brand knows exactly what goes into the soaps. Only the best ingredients make it through the selection process. By controlling this selection process and the manufacturing themselves, they know exactly how the products are put together and can ensure that every item is produced fairly. 

HappySoaps is a proud partner of the Plastic Soup Foundation. The Plastic Soup Foundation focuses on human health and improving the environment by fighting plastic waste. They run various campaigns to raise awareness around plastic waste. As a Beauty Angel, HappySoaps financially supports the Plastic Soup Foundation through an annual contribution.

Ingredients

Shampoo Bar- Oil You Need is Argan 

• Zea-Mays-Starch- starch made from corn; fat-absorbing and emollient properties 
• Sodium Coco-Sulfate- derived from coconuts; effectively dissolves dirt and grease 
• Sodium Chloride (Salt)- creates a fine texture 
• Rosmarinus Officinalis Leaf Oil- derived from plants in the rose family; contains powerful antioxidants and offers a floral scent 
• Hydrolyzed Quinoa- extracted from the quinoa grain; nourishes and strengthens the hair, and provides a natural shine 
• Decyl Glucoside- plant-derived surfactant; gentle cleanser 
• Cocos Nucifera Oil- derived from coconuts; moisturises skin 
• Citric Acid- naturally derived; ensures a good pH balance 
• Ci 15510- orange dye 
• Argania Spinosa Kernal Oil (Argan Oil)- derived from argan nuts; leaves hair feeling velvety soft 
• Behenyl Stearyl Aminopropanediol Esters- molecules derived from vegetable fatty acids; replenishes healthy fats and boosts hair resilience 
• Butryospermum Parkii Butter (Shea Butter)- derived from the fruit of the shea tree; nourishing properties 
• Cetrimonium Chloride- ammonium salt; has an anti-static effect on hair 

NOTE: This is a sample set of ingredients which may not reflect the true sustainability of HappySoaps 

HappySoaps states that they only use natural ingredients, and ensure that their products are completely free from microplastics, palm oil, sodium lauryl sulfate, and parabens. 

Packaging

HappySoaps products are 100% plastic-free, and they are proud of it! And rightly so, because they are helping to contribute to a healthier planet. HappySoaps would love plastic-free products to become the norm. They therefore invite you to join #TeamPlasticFree!

The brand packages all products in recycled cardboard and recyclable aluminium. No plastic is used in the production, storage, or shipping of HappySoaps either! 

Water usage

The concentrated form of HappySoaps bars saves both plastic waste and water. Traditional shampoo consists of 80% water, while HappySoaps’ shampoo bars contain none at all. This means that they also last at least three times longer than traditional bottled products! 

NOTE: Water usage/​pollution down to the raw materials is generally impossible to track for cosmetic products.

Circular packaging design

HappySoaps only uses recycled cardboard, or aluminium for their packaging. They state that both these materials are easy to recycle, and their recycling also requires little energy. 

Distance & complexity of the supply chain

Production locations: 

• The Netherlands 

Because production takes place at their own soap factory in the Netherlands, no unnecessary trucks, planes, or ships have to travel around the world to deliver your HappySoaps products to your door. However, the brand does not disclose where they source their ingredients from, which could add considerable length to their overall supply chain. 

Transportation

HappySoaps does not disclose details on their transportation methods. As they do not disclose where they source their ingredients from, the overall length of their supply chain, and the associated emissions, cannot be accurately determined. 

All of HappySoaps products are vegan and cruelty free! 

Product design

The brand offers a whole range of products: shampoo and conditioner bars, body lotions, shaving soaps, lip balms, facial cleansers and more! They even have shampoo bars for dogs! In short, there’s something for every plastic-free enthusiast at HappySoaps! 

Transparency on product

HappySoaps provides high levels of product transparency. As all their products are handmade in the Netherlands, you’ll always know where your specific purchases were produced. Each product page also provides detailed information about the ingredients used. 

Transparency on processes

HappySoaps is relatively transparent about their processes, as all their production takes place at their own factory in the Netherlands. However, they do not disclose where their ingredients are sourced from. 

NOTE: transparency in cosmetics isn’t yet very well regulated