Why Parrotfish Are Essential to the Health of Our Oceans
Introducing the namesake of our company, parrotfish - a colorful and unique fish essential to our oceans' health. These living works of art use their beak-like teeth to clean up coral reefs by eating all the algae that grow on them. Without parrotfish, the coral reefs would be at risk of overgrowth and smothering.
Why Parrotfish Are Vital to Coral Reefs
Parrotfish are masters at cleaning up coral reefs. They use their beak-like teeth to scrape away algae, keeping the coral reefs healthy and thriving. Algae can block the sunlight that the coral needs to survive and release toxic chemicals that harm the coral and other sea creatures. Parrotfish eat so much algae that they can remove up to 90% of it from a reef in just a few weeks!
The Importance of Parrotfish Sand
Also, when a parrotfish eats dead coral, it grinds it up with its powerful teeth and jaws. Then, the coral goes through the fish's digestive system, where all the yummy bits are extracted. But what's left over is a lot of calcium carbonate - the stuff that makes up coral reefs and sand.
So, what does the parrotfish do with all that extra calcium? It excretes it in the form of sand! That's right - those tiny grains of sand that you feel between your toes at the beach? They might have come from a parrotfish's rear end. But why is parrotfish sand so important?
For one thing, it helps to create new beaches and shorelines. As parrotfish swim around, they poop out sand all over the place, helping to build up new land where there was once just ocean. Plus, all that sand can help to protect coral reefs from waves and storms, giving them a better chance of survival.
Our Mission
Just as the parrotfish is essential to the health of coral reefs, our goal is to foster a community that makes choices to better the world that all organisms inhabit, starting with personal care. We believe that small choices can make a big impact, and we're committed to creating products that are good for you and good for the planet. Join us in our mission to create a healthier, more sustainable world!
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I am thrilled to have a case specifically for my shampoo and conditioner bars when I travel. No more plastic baggies! It is a perfect addition to my travel cases.
I found this Nourishing Shampoo Bar at our local HEB Central Market. I wasn't sure what to expect but was super impressed after I tried this shampoo bar. I love the mint scent and that it was effective at cleansing my hair and scalp. I loved the soft feeling afterward. I plan to buy the conditioner bar the next time that I run to HEB Central Market.
Wow! This is my first experience with shampoo in a bar, and I am a big fan. It lathers easily and feels good on your scalp. It rinses out easily and left my hair feeling soft and moisturized when it dried. I like how convenient and small the packaging is, and I like that it claims to replace up to three shampoo bottles.
My family and I are obsessed with the smell, texture, and softness that it leaves our hair after washing. As a blonde, I had to wash my hair once/day or once/two days due to my hair appearing oily after using liquid products, which would then aggravate my scalp; now, I wash my hair once every 3-4 days because my hair maintains shine and softness. For blondies and gray/silver-headed beauties, do yourself a favor and try this pairing.
I have to admit I was skeptical about how this product would preform. I had never used a shampoo bar before. I have very dry long fine hair. A little goes a long way. It foamed up in a great consistency and made my hair feel clean and soft. Gentle yet effective. Great for travel and great for the environment. Smells great and made my hair look (shiny) and feel great.
I came back for more because I
love how it makes my hair feel. It controls frizz and also makes it feel soft. I was afraid if I didn’t stock up a little I would run out .
I’m always looking for clean and natural products that are safe for me and Mother Nature. I was happy this soap foamed, but it’s not big enough for the cost. I have a lot of hair, but only wash it once a week. Fingers crossed it lasts long.
I love how this product lathers in my hair and leaves it feelings super clean and strong! I have tried other shampoo bars and this one is definitely one of my favorites.
this is a great concept and product. no plastic bottle and clean, natural ingredients. there's nothing not to like about it. i hope more companies start doing this. i wish there were more kinds of products like this so i love it but it's very niche and not easy to come by in a regular store.
i have never seen or tried any product like this, i really liked the smell of the peppermint and it did a nice job cleaning my hair, i found this at a local store
I recently found the Peppermint Nourishing Shampoo Bar by Parrotfish at our local Central Market. I was both intrigued and skeptical because many of us don't associate anything in soap bar form with good for our hair. However, Parrotfish figured it out and this is the coolest thing ever! Not only do I love it for the way that it improves my scalp health, scent, and makes my hair shiny, but let me tell you that parents need to know about this! My son is so messy with shampoo and conditioner. I don't even know what he does in there but he goes through liquid shampoo and conditioner like crazy. I also find it spilled. These shampoo and conditioner bars are great for him! I don't know why I didn't know about these sooner, but now I am hooked! My son loves them too because they are so easy to use. He also loves the peppermint scent! Definitely look for these and give them a try!
I have never tried using a bar form shampoo but this works. The clean ingredients was a plus and my hair felt fabulous after. Who knew this would work so well?! It is pricey so perhaps it will be an occasional treat!