These are two products designed for different needs. Here is a guide to help you choose. Nourishing Solid Body Wash (this product): For the body only, not intended for hair. Rich and nourishing formula with coconut, sunflower, and apricot oils, antioxidant extracts, betaine, and vitamin E. Floral-oriental, sophisticated, and soft fragrance. Ideal for: daily showers with a focus on skincare, those with dry or normal-to-dry skin, those who want a specific product dedicated to the body, and pampering moments (evening, weekend, after activities). Energizing Solid Shower Shampoo: 2-in-1 for body and hair, just one product for both. Fresher and more energizing formula with green coffee, avocado, and illipe butter. Energizing fragrance. Ideal for: quick and effective showers (morning, after sports), those who want to simplify their shower routine, those who have the same needs for hair and body, travel, the gym, and sports. In summary: Looking for skincare and a moment of pampering? → Nourishing Body Wash. Looking for practicality and freshness in a single step? → Energizing Shower Shampoo. Looking for both? → Many of our customers alternate them: Body Wash in the evening/weekend, Shower+Shampoo in the morning/at the gym.

It means that every R5 solid product has undergone a clinical test on human volunteers in an accredited laboratory, under the supervision of a dermatologist, before reaching you. How it works: The test is called an epicutaneous patch test — it is the international standard for verifying that a cosmetic does not cause skin irritation. Our protocol includes: 25 healthy volunteers testing the product on their skin. Application for 48 consecutive hours. Evaluation by a dermatologist at three different times after removal (15 min, 1h, 24h). Accredia-accredited laboratory: Complife Italia (one of the most authoritative in Italy). Ethical compliance with the European Cosmetics Regulation and the Declaration of Helsinki. The test demonstrates that, under the indicated experimental conditions, the product does not produce skin irritation reactions in the tested population. For our solids, the result was IIM = 0 (Mean Irritation Index equal to zero), the "non-irritant" classification according to the modified Draize scale. It is not a test specifically for atopic skin (atopic subjects are excluded from the study). It is not an allergy test. It does not replace a personal patch test in the case of reactive skin or known allergies. The claim "dermatologically tested" applies to all solids in the R5 range that have individually undergone a dedicated patch test. Each product has its own report, available for technical consultation upon request.

Yes, the gesture is a little different, but it takes only 2-3 uses to get used to it. A solid cosmetic is a concentrated formula without water (or with a minimal amount). The water that normally makes up 60-80% of a traditional liquid shampoo or shower gel is replaced by the water in the shower: you wet the product, create lather, apply, and rinse as you would with a traditional cosmetic. The 3 steps: Activate: run the solid under running water or rub it between wet hands until a creamy lather is obtained. Apply: distribute over wet hair and/or body and massage gently. Rinse and store: rinse thoroughly, then let the solid dry in a ventilated place or in an open R5 soap dish with drainage. Why "solid" does not mean "less effective": the same concentration of active ingredients that you would find in a 250/300 ml bottle is concentrated in a 70 g solid. An R5 solid cosmetic is equivalent on average to about 60 uses; the duration depends on the frequency of use, hair length, and storage method. Practical advice: after showering, leave the solid in a dry and ventilated place. Never keep it submerged in water, even partially, as this accelerates its consumption and may promote the stagnation of moisture.

There are three main reasons, with honesty also about the trade-offs. 1. Plastic reduction. A 70 g R5 solid is equivalent on average to about 60 uses and replaces a traditional 250-300 ml bottle. On an annual basis of regular use, at least one plastic bottle is avoided for every solid product purchased. If you multiply this by all the cosmetics in the shower (shampoo, conditioner, body wash, face), the overall impact becomes significant over time. 2. Less water transported. Liquid cosmetics contain on average 60-80% water, an ingredient that has an energy and environmental cost during transport. A solid weighs less and takes up less volume. 3. More concentrated ingredients. Without "diluting" water, every gram of solid is richer in functional ingredients (oils, butters, surfactants, extracts). The result is a more concentrated product per unit of weight. The trade-offs to know: A different habit of use: it requires activation with water and dry storage between uses. An initial adjustment: if you come from traditional cosmetics with silicones, the first 2-3 washes may give a different sensation to the touch: it is normal, it is your hair "resetting" without the silicone coating. A seemingly higher price per unit: however, when calculated against the 60 effective uses, the cost per single wash is competitive with premium cosmetics in bottles.

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