The Bucha Bar
A fresh, citrus-forward soap made with kombucha and a blend of plant-based oils and butters. This bar produces a creamy, balanced lather while offering a light, uplifting scent from lemongrass essential oil.
Kombucha brings natural sugars to the recipe, helping support a smooth, bubbly lather in a well-rounded everyday bar.
Key Features
- Made with kombucha
- Balanced, creamy lather
- Fresh lemongrass essential oil scent
- Plant-based oils and butters
- Firm, long-lasting bar
- Handcrafted in small batches in New Zealand
Why We Chose These Ingredients
Kombucha
Contains natural sugars that contribute to lather quality, helping create a smooth, bubbly foam.
Olive Oil
Provides gentle conditioning and helps create a mild, balanced bar.
Coconut Oil
Supports cleansing and contributes to lather formation.
Shea Butter
Adds richness and helps create a creamy skin feel.
Lemongrass Essential Oil
Offers a fresh, citrus scent that complements the light, clean feel of the bar.
Sodium Lactate
Helps produce a harder, longer-lasting soap.
How to Use
Lather onto damp skin, massage gently, and rinse thoroughly. Allow the bar to dry between uses to extend its life.
Ingredients (Plain English)
Kombucha, olive oil, coconut oil, shea butter, castor oil, water, sodium hydroxide (NaOH), sodium lactate, essential oils (lemongrass), clay (if used).
Ingredients (INCI – NZ Compliant)
Aqua (Kombucha), Olea Europaea (Olive) Fruit Oil, Cocos Nucifera (Coconut) Oil, Butyrospermum Parkii (Shea) Butter, Ricinus Communis (Castor) Seed Oil, Sodium Hydroxide, Sodium Lactate, Cymbopogon Flexuosus (Lemongrass) Oil, Limonene*.
*Naturally occurring in essential oils.
FAQ
What is kombucha soap?
It is soap made using kombucha in place of some or all of the water, contributing sugars that support lather.
What does it smell like?
It has a fresh, citrus scent from lemongrass essential oil.
Is this suitable for everyday use?
Yes, it is formulated as a balanced, everyday soap.
Does kombucha remain in the final soap?
The soapmaking process transforms the ingredients, but the sugars from kombucha help influence the lather.
Minimum weight: 120g
Handcrafted in small batches in Ashburton, New Zealand.
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