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Shampoo bar - Ethique heali kiwi replacement

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Evolutionarygoals · 21/07/2026 11:22

I'm looking for a replacement for Ethique's heali kiwi shampoo bar. They stopped shipping to the UK a while back and my stash has run out - I'm very sad!

There are loads of other shampoo bars out there but I'm looking for one that has the same calming effect on my scalp. Has anyone found a good replacement? I'll also take intel on bad replacements so I know what to avoid - bars take so long to get through I don't want to be stuck with a known dud if I can help it.

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Tortephant · 21/07/2026 12:31

i never tried the one you mention but I have been very impressed with these:

www.frenchsoaps.co.uk/collections/shampoo

shellyleppard · 21/07/2026 12:35

Try a company called gruum.... they do some really lovely hair and skincare. All the soaps smell really lovely

Evolutionarygoals · 21/07/2026 12:36

Tortephant · 21/07/2026 12:31

i never tried the one you mention but I have been very impressed with these:

www.frenchsoaps.co.uk/collections/shampoo

Thank you for the recommendation, those look lovely. Have to admit, is never occured to me that donkey milk is a thing, but I'm intrigued!
Can I ask which one you use?

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Evolutionarygoals · 21/07/2026 12:41

shellyleppard · 21/07/2026 12:35

Try a company called gruum.... they do some really lovely hair and skincare. All the soaps smell really lovely

Those look great too. Have you tried the scalp repair one?

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shellyleppard · 21/07/2026 12:50

@Evolutionarygoals not yet.... I'm a bit unsure about shampoo bars in case my scalp doesn't like them!! Post menopausal hair is difficult lol

suburburban · 21/07/2026 12:53

Yes I liked the gruum one

Tortephant · 21/07/2026 13:29

Evolutionarygoals · 21/07/2026 12:36

Thank you for the recommendation, those look lovely. Have to admit, is never occured to me that donkey milk is a thing, but I'm intrigued!
Can I ask which one you use?

The donkey milk one. I tried Monoi for dry hair and it was a bit heavily for mine.
I also use the conditioner bar and love it.

Evolutionarygoals · 21/07/2026 13:58

shellyleppard · 21/07/2026 12:50

@Evolutionarygoals not yet.... I'm a bit unsure about shampoo bars in case my scalp doesn't like them!! Post menopausal hair is difficult lol

Yeh, I know what you mean. I've previously bought some nice looking body soaps and found myself with a rash. There's clearly something in there that my skin didn't like, but I never remember to keep the packaging to compare with the ones that have been fine.

I'm also edging towards peri, so very aware things can change. I was much more cavalier with my skin in my youth!

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Evolutionarygoals · 21/07/2026 13:59

Tortephant · 21/07/2026 13:29

The donkey milk one. I tried Monoi for dry hair and it was a bit heavily for mine.
I also use the conditioner bar and love it.

I'm very tempted by the donkey milk one, mainly because it's donkey milk and I'm unreasonably amused by that 😁

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shellyleppard · 21/07/2026 14:00

@Evolutionarygoals weren't we all lol. I find a really good handmade lavender soap doesn't irritate my skin. Plus I smell good too 😁

Evolutionarygoals · 21/07/2026 14:07

shellyleppard · 21/07/2026 14:00

@Evolutionarygoals weren't we all lol. I find a really good handmade lavender soap doesn't irritate my skin. Plus I smell good too 😁

I've had much more success with hand made from random market stalls on holiday than I have in actual shops - hard to rebuy though!

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shellyleppard · 21/07/2026 14:12

@Evolutionarygoals there is a company that sells french handmade soaps online....but I can't remember the name!!!! 🙃 Could be chateau savon?? It lasts for ages too

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