The problem with liquid toiletries and travel
The 100ml liquid limit on flights exists because of genuine security risk. Your shampoo is not a threat — but it still has to go in a clear bag, gets confiscated if over 100ml, and takes up weight and space. Beyond security: the leak problem. The single-use plastic problem. The hotel miniature problem — tiny bottles used once and discarded.
Solid soap and shampoo bars solve every one of these problems simultaneously.
What Is Refillable Washing?
Refillable washing uses concentrated solid bars in a permanent dispenser rather than single-use plastic bottles. The SNOAP Refillable Soap Dispenser System grinds solid bars into a fine powder. For travel, the SNOAP On-the-Go dispensers — compact, showerproof, shaker-style — carry pre-ground SNOAP powder that lathers instantly with water. Not subject to liquid restrictions. Cannot leak. Lighter than liquids.
3D SNOAP refill video by Lisa Hicks
What Are the Benefits of Solid Soap for Travel?
No liquid limits — solid bars are not subject to the 100ml airline liquid restriction. Carry them in hand luggage without limits. No leaks — solid bars cannot spill or leak. No more shampoo-soaked clothes. Lighter and smaller — concentrated bars weigh less and take up less space than liquid equivalents. Longer lasting — one SNOAP shampoo bar replaces 10 bottles of liquid shampoo. You will not need to restock even on an extended trip. No single-use plastic — no miniature hotel bottles to discard. One bar, carried with you, replaces dozens. Better for skin and hair — SNOAP bars retain naturally derived glycerin from saponification. No synthetic surfactants stripping your skin when you are already dehydrated from travel.
One Customer — Everything in One Bar
He just completed a tour of India with a bar of SNOAP shampoo and one of our little soap boxes in his backpack — showerproof, compact — and that was his entire toiletry bag for the trip.
Used it for hair washing, body washing, and shaving. Nothing leaked. Nothing was confiscated at security. Nothing ended up in a hotel bin. One bar. One container. An entire trip.
How the SNOAP On-the-Go Dispensers Work for Travel
The SNOAP On-the-Go dispensers are compact, shaker-style containers designed for travel. Pre-grind your bars into the dispenser before you leave. Shake out the amount you need at your destination. Add water to lather. Showerproof. TSA and airport security friendly. The Dragons' Den Deal includes two small and one large On-the-Go dispenser alongside the main wall-mounted dispenser — the complete system for home and travel.
Quick Reference
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Can I take solid soap through airport security? |
Yes. Solid soap and shampoo bars are not subject to the 100ml liquid restriction. Carry in hand luggage in any quantity without a clear liquid bag. |
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Do solid shampoo bars work as well as liquid? |
Yes — ours are even better. Made through saponification, retaining naturally derived glycerin, they clean without the over-stripping effect of synthetic shampoo. Many users find their hair becomes less oily over time and they go from washing it every day to twice per week. |
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How long does a SNOAP bar last on holiday? |
A SNOAP shampoo bar replaces 10 bottles of liquid shampoo. One bar is more than sufficient for any holiday. Shampoo bars can be used for hands, hair, body and hundreds of our male customers use it for shaving too. |
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Can I use the shampoo bar for body washing? |
Yes. SNOAP shampoo bars can be used for hair, body, and shaving — reducing the products you travel with to one. |
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Are the On-the-Go dispensers allowed in hand luggage? |
Yes. Pre-ground SNOAP powder is not subject to liquid restrictions. |
Key Takeaways
• Solid soap and shampoo bars are not subject to the 100ml airline liquid restriction • SNOAP bars do not leak, spill, or add unnecessary weight to luggage • The SNOAP shampoo bar can be used for hair, body, and shaving — one bar for everything • The SNOAP On-the-Go dispensers are showerproof and designed specifically for travel • One SNOAP shampoo bar replaces 10 bottles of liquid shampoo — no restocking needed even on an extended trip
About SNOAP: The UK's first refillable solid soap dispenser system. Founded by Lisa Hicks in Monmouth, Wales. As seen on BBC Dragons' Den. snoap.com
