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Solid cosmetics: how the magnetic soap dish and soap bag are transforming your zero-waste routine

Solid cosmetics are attracting more and more zero-waste enthusiasts. Soaps, solid shampoos, and other unpackaged products promise a more ecological bathroom. However, their daily use can sometimes be discouraging: soap dishes that get clogged, small pieces that are difficult to use... What if two simple accessories could transform your experience?

Solid Cosmetics: A Winning Choice in Every Way

A Major Ecological Gesture

By opting for solid shampoos and artisan soaps, you eliminate plastic packaging from your bathroom. A single solid shampoo is equivalent to 2 to 3 bottles of liquid shampoo, significantly reducing your waste.

Substantial Savings

More concentrated than their liquid equivalents, solid cosmetics last longer. Our Alize, Loo, Meltem, Kuban or Minuano solid shampoos offer between 40 and 60 uses, representing excellent value for money.

A Healthier Composition

Artisanally made in Brittany with local and natural ingredients, our solid cosmetics contain less water, and therefore fewer preservatives. Their concentrated formulation prioritizes active ingredients beneficial for your skin and hair.

infographic presenting the benefits of solid cosmetics: less plastic, healthier, longer lasting.

The Drawbacks of Solid Cosmetics (and Why They Are Discouraging)

The Traditional Soap Dish: A Breeding Ground for Bacteria

Let's face it: the classic soap dish quickly becomes unappetizing. Stagnant water softens the soap, creates a slimy substance, and promotes bacterial proliferation. The result? Your beautiful artisan soap melts prematurely, and hygiene is compromised.

Small Pieces: The Zero-Waste Headache

When only a small fragment of soap or solid shampoo remains, what do you do? Too small to be used comfortably, too large to be thrown away (especially when you're aiming for zero waste!), it often ends up abandoned in a corner of the shower.

Lack of Daily Practicality

Handling a wet, slippery soap, placing it on a surface that damages it, having to dry it between each use... These small daily inconveniences can make one regret the simplicity of a pump bottle.

The Magnetic Soap Holder and Soap Pouch: The Elegant Solution

The Apimani Magnetic Soap Holder: The Innovation That Changes Everything

Magnetic soap holder fixed in Route Mandarine product

The magnetic soap holder revolutionizes the storage of your solid cosmetics. Its principle? A small magnet inserted into your solid soap or shampoo that attaches to a magnetic wall mount.

The Advantages:

  • Your soap dries suspended in the air, without contact with a damp surface
  • No more stagnant water and slimy substances
  • Life of your solid cosmetics extended by 30 to 50%
  • Easy installation without drilling in your shower
  • Compatible with all your solid products: soaps, solid shampoos, Alba conditioner

The Soap Pouch: Maximizing Every Last Piecesisal soap pouch travel desire Route Mandarine


The soap pouch is the perfect complementary accessory. This small natural fiber bag allows you to:

  • Gather all your small pieces of soap to use them completely
  • Create a gentle exfoliating effect thanks to the sisal texture
  • Easily lather your solid cosmetics
  • Hang your soap to dry

Customer review of the 5-star Route Mandarine soap pouch


Zero-waste tip: Collect your scraps in the pouch or opt for our soap scrap refill for an "upcycled" soap that wastes nothing.

The Winning Duo for a 100% Pleasant Routine

By combining the magnetic soap holder for your daily use and the sisal pouch for your soap ends, you fully enjoy the benefits of solid cosmetics without any of the drawbacks.

Your Minuano solid shampoo for dry or curly hair remains intact longer, your cold process soap maintains its beautiful shape, and you use every gram of product down to the last piece.

Conclusion: The Best of Both Worlds

Solid cosmetics are no longer a compromise between ecology and comfort. Thanks to the Apimani magnetic soap holder made in France and the sisal soap pouch, you perfectly reconcile your zero-waste values with an optimal user experience.

Ready to transform your bathroom? Discover our selection of Breton artisan solid cosmetics and accessories.

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