The Paua Bar
A gentle, creamy soap inspired by the colours of the New Zealand paua shell. Made with 100% coconut oil and oat milk, this bar produces a soft, bubbly lather while remaining kind to the skin.
Lightly scented with lavender essential oil and finished with mineral colour, it’s a calming, everyday bar with a subtle coastal feel.
Key Features
- 100% coconut oil base with oat milk
- Creamy, bubbly lather
- Light lavender essential oil scent
- Contains sea salt for a firm, long-lasting bar
- Inspired by paua shell tones
- Handcrafted in small batches in New Zealand
Why We Chose These Ingredients
Coconut Oil
Creates a firm bar with abundant bubbles and effective cleansing.
Oat Milk
Adds a creamy feel to the lather and is commonly used in gentle, skin-friendly formulations.
Lavender Essential Oil
Provides a light, calming scent suitable for everyday use.
Sea Salt
Helps harden the bar and improve longevity.
Mica
Used to create colour inspired by the natural iridescence of paua shells.
Sodium Lactate
Supports a harder, longer-lasting bar.
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)
Coconut oil, oat milk, water, lavender essential oil, sodium lactate, sea salt, mica, sodium hydroxide (used for saponification).
Ingredients (INCI – NZ Compliant)
Cocos Nucifera (Coconut) Oil, Aqua, Avena Sativa (Oat) Kernel Milk, Lavandula Angustifolia (Lavender) Oil, Sodium Lactate, Sodium Chloride, Mica, Sodium Hydroxide, Linalool*.
*Naturally occurring in essential oils.
FAQ
What makes this soap different?
It combines a coconut oil base with oat milk to create a creamy, gentle lather with a simple ingredient list.
Does it have a strong scent?
No, it has a light lavender scent that is subtle and not overpowering.
Is this suitable for sensitive skin?
Many people choose this bar for its simple, gentle formulation and oat milk content.
How long will the bar last?
With proper drying between uses, the bar is firm and long-lasting.
Minimum weight: 120g
Handcrafted in small batches in Ashburton, New Zealand.