Soap Bar

A soap bar is a solid block of soap used for everyday washing. Many people keep one by the sink for washing hands, use it in the shower or bath for the body, and some use it to hand-wash small items of laundry. A solid bar needs no plastic bottle or pump, which makes it a natural fit for a package-free shop. At Dekenet Al Nes in Baaqline, in the Chouf, soap bars are found in the Personal Care section and sold by weight. Dekenet Al Nes is a solidarity grocery started in response to Lebanon's economic crisis, aiming to keep basic necessities affordable while cutting single-use packaging. Customers are encouraged to bring their own containers, bags or soap boxes when they visit the shop.