MARS MADE Rice Water Shampoo Bar 120g — Hydrating, Strengthening Solid Shampoo

MARS MADE Rice Water Shampoo Bar 2.0 is a concentrated solid shampoo that strengthens hair, boosts shine, and nourishes the scalp with rice water, olive oil, and chamomile extracts.

Designed as a compact, bottle-free alternative to liquid shampoos, this 120g shampoo bar combines rice water's nutrient-rich profile with moisturizing butters and scalp-supporting ingredients. It creates a rich lather from coconut-derived surfactants while excluding parabens, sulfates, silicones, and artificial fragrances, offering a more sustainable daily wash that aims to leave hair smoother, more resilient, and easier to manage.

How does this bar help weak or damaged hair?

The formula centers on rice water, which contains amino acids and vitamins that work with antioxidant-rich Olive Fruit Oil and Chamomile Flower Oil to support hair strength and surface smoothness. Panthenol (pro-vitamin B5) and Shea Butter add moisture and flexibility to strands, helping reduce the appearance of split ends and breakage over time.

• Rice water: supplies amino acids and vitamins for strand resilience
• Olive Fruit Oil & Chamomile: softens and improves shine
• Panthenol & Shea Butter: hydrate and add elasticity
• Menthol & Salicylic Acid: refresh and help manage scalp buildup

Will it produce a satisfying lather and scent?

Yes — the bar uses gentle, coconut-derived surfactants that foam readily, delivering a creamy, spa-like wash without harsh detergents. The subtle chamomile scent is calming rather than overpowering, turning ordinary washes into a relaxing routine while remaining free of synthetic fragrances.

• Coconut-derived surfactants: rich, stable lather
• Shea Butter: keeps foam creamy and conditioning
• Natural chamomile aroma: light, soothing fragrance
• Free from synthetic scents and harsh sulfates

How do I use and get the most from a solid shampoo bar?

Work the bar between wet hands or rub it over soaked hair to build lather, then massage into scalp and lengths before rinsing. To extend the life of the bar, store it dry between uses and use a soap net when the bar gets small to extract every last bit.

• Wet hair first, then lather from bar or hands
• Massage scalp and mid-lengths for thorough cleansing
• Rinse well and follow with conditioner if desired
• Store dry; use a soap net to prolong the bar

Is this shampoo bar environmentally friendly and suitable for daily use?

The solid format significantly reduces plastic waste compared with typical bottled shampoo; one 120g bar is formulated to replace at least two 250–300ml bottles of liquid shampoo. Ingredients are chosen to avoid common synthetic additives, making it a practical everyday option for many hair types without the environmental footprint of single-use plastics.

• Zero-bottle format: cuts plastic consumption
• Free from parabens, sulfates, and silicones
• Concentrated formula: longer lasting than liquid shampoo
• Produced and packaged supporting a social mission

Who is this for: MARS MADE Rice Water Shampoo Bar 2.0 suits people seeking a moisturizing, strengthening shampoo in a low-waste format — ideal for those with dry, weakened, or frequently styled hair, anyone wanting a gentler daily cleanser, and shoppers who prefer cruelty-conscious, bottle-free hair care. It's formulated to be inclusive of most hair types; if you have specific scalp concerns, pair it with targeted treatments or consult a hair professional for personalized guidance.

Ingredients

Sodium Cocoyl Isethionate, Water, Zea Mays (Corn) Starch, Olea Europaea (Olive) Fruit Oil, Coconut Acid, Cocobetaine, Sodium Isethionate, Glycerin, Guar Hydroxypropyltrimonium Chloride, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Butyrospermum Parkii (Shea) Butter, Menthol, Salicylic Acid, Chamomilla Recutita (Matricaria) Flower Oil, Citric Acid, Panthenol, Butylene Glycol, Polylysine, 1,2-Hexanediol, Oryza Sativa (Rice) Extract