When you say marshmallow, you immediately imagine those white fluffy sweet treats that you loved to snack on as a child. But marshmallow root is actually an herb (Althaea officinalis) of the mallow family that’s long been used for treating skin and hair ailments like dry itchy scalp and eczema. It’s abundant with proteins and vitamins A and C that efficiently moisturize, condition, and give your hair an incredible sheen. This soap also contains silk which has 18 different amino acids that are a very close match to the chemical composition of human skin and hair, and kukui nut oil which is beneficial for the symptoms of eczema and psoriasis. The essential oils of ylang ylang, orange, sandalwood and ginger provide additional antiseptic qualities as well as thoroughly clean and moisturize both hair and scalp. But that's not all, the soap base consists of moisturizing coconut oil, organic palm oil, castor oil, avocado oil, wheat germ oil, and organic jojoba oils, along with coconut milk, organic cocoa butter, organic shea butter and organic aloe gel. To get a good lather, rub the soap bar across your wet hair several times until a good lather is achieved, then continue to gently massage hair and scalp to insure lather has covered entire head. You may want to let the lather sit on the head for a minute or so before rinsing thoroughly. What’s truly great about this soap is its versatility; it can also be used on the body. A manly-sized handmade bar that measures approximately 3½” x 2½” x 1” and weighs approximately 5 ounces. This soap is hand-poured and rough-cut. This process naturally produces irregularities in shape and surface texture (characteristics of truly handmade soap) but does not diminish the efficacy of the soap. $7.95

TRANSITIONING TO ALL NATURAL SHAMPOO BARS: Many will not go through a transition period. For those that do, there may be a natural adjustment period depending on your hair type, your water and the hair products you previously used. All commercial shampoos will leave a build up on hair. Initially, our shampoo bars may not wash away this build up, causing hair to feel coated, heavy or waxy after the first few washes. In this case, use an Apple Cider Vinegar rinse; it helps by removing soap residue and mineral deposits from hard water. Mix 1 tablespoon of vinegar with 8 ounces of water. Pour through hair after shampooing and let it sit for a minute or two. Rinse well. The vinegar scent will not be noticeable after your hair drives. Most people are fine without an Apple Cider Vinegar rinse.