Nature Bar’s soaps are handmade in their Amsterdam soapery/soap shop, crafted with traditional methods. The brand places a strong emphasis on ethical sourcing of ingredients. Their organic shea butter is sourced from Ghana, in collaboration with an organization dedicated to providing employment for women.
To further ensure fair and safe working conditions, many other ingredients are sourced either locally from the Netherlands or from various EU countries, aligning with the brand’s commitment to ethical production practices.
Nature Bar’s soaps are 100% natural and contain botanical ingredients that harness the power of nature. This makes all their products This makes all their products fully biodegradable! Each soap and shampoo bar is enriched with rich oils like organic olive oil and shea butter. The brand consciously avoids mineral oils, microplastics, silicones, parabens, sulfates, and palm oil, as they are unnecessary for your skin and harmful to the planet. Additionally, they choose not to use mica.
Due to the inclusion of a circular ingredient in each soap, creating a fully organic soap is not feasible for certification purposes. Despite this, Nature Bar strives to use organic ingredients wherever possible.
Expanding their eco-friendly offerings, Nature Bar also provides a scented candle made from vegan soy wax.
Marlies is committed to a more sustainable approach towards our planet and resource management. In line with this belief, every soap and shampoo bar from Nature Bar incorporates a circular ingredient, collaborating with local entrepreneurs to combat waste and foster a circular economy. For instance, their body soap includes orange peels from a local juice bar, granting them a new purpose for their valuable skin benefits. Similarly, they use coffee from local roasters. These circular ingredients significantly reduce the need for new raw materials, thus minimizing waste.
Nature Bar’s commitment to sustainability extends to its packaging as well. Their soaps are encased in compostable packaging material, with paper boasting an FSC label and printed using soy ink. Nature Bar proudly maintains a completely plastic-free packaging approach.
The soaps are locally made in Amsterdam, and a large part of the ingredients, such as the sunflower oil, is sourced from the Netherlands. To ensure that the bars provide the best care for your skin, they sometimes contain more exotic ingredients, such as coconut oil from Vietnam and shea butter from Ghana.
Marlies is convinced that animal ingredients are not necessary for a fine, mild natural soap and shampoo bar, every soap from Nature Bar is vegan. In addition, both the ingredients and the soap and shampoo bars are cruelty-free.
A plastic-free Nature Bar lasts 2 to 3 times longer than its plastic alternative. Soaps in plastic bottles often consist of 80% water, while Nature Bars are 100% made of natural active ingredients. How long it lasts depends on how and how much you use the bar each time. Make sure your bars can drain and dry well between uses. This way, they can last up to twice as long.
Nature Bar believes it is important to be honest about their soaps. Therefore, they promise not to make false claims, making the world of personal care a little clearer and cleaner.
Marlies is transparent about where the soaps are made. Additionally, a description of each ingredient can be found on the website. However, a description of the origin of the ingredients is unfortunately missing.
Conclusion
In Nature Bar’s soaps, the connection with nature, taking care of yourself and the earth, and the impact you as a consumer can make come together. The brand’s motto is not without reason, ‘Let’s raise the bar together!’ If you want to consume more consciously, we recommend taking a look at one of Nature Bar’s sales points.
