Going plastic free has been just about the biggest headline in beauty news over recent years. We are all very keenly aware of the need to minimise waste, especially when it comes to our plastic wrapped beauty products.
But while abandoning bottles might feel fairly doable when you have short, manageable hair, it can be a whole other challenge if your mane is more abundant, a tad unruly or prone to dryness and breakage.
Ethique’s The Guardian conditioner bar is formulated for those among us who require more than just a simple morning rinse and rub dry.
Safe for use on colour treated hair, The Guardian is a deeply hydrating solid conditioner designed to help make dry and damaged hair more manageable.
This cardboard packaged solid bar is also completely plastic free, preventing five plastic bottles from being made and disposed of and saving 5.1L of water. And, for that matter, saving space in your shower rack.
Will this conditioner bar work with my hair?
For those of us with curly, frizzy and thick hair finding the right hair products can be a minefield.
Many products are too dense and oily, others just can’t penetrate the hair in the way you really need them to.
Generic shampoos, conditioners and styling products are a no-no and your bathroom cupboard is probably overflowing with failed wonder products that just did not live up to the hype or the price tag.
Ethique knows that we are all different and that is why their range of plastic-free shampoo and conditioner bars includes a whole array of options, including The Guardian, a solid conditioner bar for very dry, very damaged or very frizzy hair.
The Guardian contains plenty of highly conditioning coconut oil, a must for curls and waves, as well as zesty, refreshing lime oil.
This lightweight, tropical hair conditioner bar also serves up a dose of vitamin B5, otherwise known as pantothenic acid, to help smooth and tame damaged hair.
How to use Ethique The Guardian
Part of the beauty of this Ethique conditioner bar – aside from the fact that it minimises your plastic waste – is its ease of use.
After shampooing, simply slide the bar smoothly over your hair, massage gently in and leave for just a couple of minutes to let it really do its job while you relax.
As an added bonus The Guardian can also be used as a shaving bar or an in-shower moisturiser, helping to minimise the products you need for your daily shower routine.
How ethical is Ethique?
Paying more than just lip service to the environmental cause, the Ethique brand is about more than just plastic free shampoo and conditioner.
Founded in New Zealand back in 2012, way before plastic-free was really a ‘thing’, Ethique is a proudly certified sustainable and climate positive business, offsetting 120% of their carbon emissions as of March 2021.
Ethique hair and body care products are not just free of plastic, they are also palm oil-free and completely vegan too.
Full ingredients
Behentrimonium methosulfate, brassica alcohol, hydrogenated castor oil, Cocos nucifera (coconut) oil, Theobroma cacao (cocoa) seed butter, glycerin, stearic acid, caprylic/capric triglyceride, panthenol, Citrus aurantifolia (lime) oil, benzyl alcohol, dehydroacetic acid, aqua (water), limonene1, mica, CI 77288, CI 77891 1 Component of essential oils
Always read the label before use
Vegeterians Vegans. External use only. Do not eat. Do not use if allergic to the products or any of its ingredients.
We go to great efforts to ensure that the information on this page is accurate at the time that the page was last edited. As we are constantly reviewing and developing our products to meet our consumer needs, consumers, particularly those that suffer from allergies and intolerances, should always check product labelling, warnings, and directions provided with the product that is delivered, prior to use or consumption.
1. Ensure your hair is thoroughly wet.
2. Slide the conditioner bar down hair, avoiding the roots if you have oily hair.
3. Evenly distribute the conditioner through your hair with fingers or a wide-toothed comb. Leave for 1-2 minutes to work its magic, then rinse.
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Feels fresh
I love how muc hear is not extremely itchy as it usually happens with my old brands.
Arle - 6 days ago
Verified Purchaser
lasts forever
I have been using this since about Christmas (received as a gift) and just had to restock at the end of July! Lasts much longer than the number of washes it promises for me at least and also I looooove the smell and the way it works up
Rebecca N. - 19 days ago
Jackpot
I have finally found the hair duo that works best for my hair type! The Mintasy (Shampoo Bar) + The Guardian (conditioner bar) are miracle workers for my hair! For reference, I have very long thick wavy hair. The conditioner does a great job of keeping my hair soft and hydra…
Kariana - 20 days ago
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We go to great efforts to ensure that the information on this page is accurate at the time that the page was last edited. As we are constantly reviewing and developing our products to meet our consumer needs, consumers, particularly those that suffer from allergies and intolerances, should always check product labelling, warnings, and directions provided with the product that is delivered, prior to use or consumption.