The Salty Bar
A mineral-rich soap made with Himalayan pink salt, nourishing plant butters, and natural clays. This bar creates a creamy, slightly textured lather with a balanced cleanse and a subtle lavender scent.
Formulated to be firm and long-lasting, The Salty Bar combines the cleansing power of coconut oil with the conditioning feel of olive oil and butters.
Key Features
- Made with Himalayan pink salt
- Creamy lather with gentle texture
- Lavender essential oil scent
- Firm, long-lasting bar
- Contains clays and activated charcoal
- Handcrafted in small batches in New Zealand
Why We Chose These Ingredients
Coconut Oil
Provides cleansing and contributes to a firm bar with good lather.
Olive Oil
Adds a more conditioning feel to balance the cleanse.
Shea Butter & Cocoa Butter
Contribute to a creamy lather and help support a smooth skin feel.
Himalayan Pink Salt
Used to create a harder bar and add a lightly textured feel.
Clays & Activated Charcoal
Kaolin, bentonite, and mineral clays are used for slip, colour, and gentle cleansing.
Lavender Essential Oil
Provides a subtle, familiar scent that suits everyday use.
Sodium Lactate
Helps create a firmer, longer-lasting bar.
How to Use
Lather onto wet skin, massage gently, and rinse thoroughly. Allow the bar to dry fully between uses to extend its life.
Ingredients (Plain English)
Coconut oil, water, Himalayan pink salt, olive oil, cocoa butter, shea butter, lavender essential oil, sodium lactate, Brazilian red clay, activated charcoal, NZ bentonite clay, sodium hydroxide (used for saponification).
Ingredients (INCI – NZ Compliant)
Cocos Nucifera (Coconut) Oil, Aqua, Sodium Chloride, Olea Europaea (Olive) Fruit Oil, Theobroma Cacao (Cocoa) Seed Butter, Butyrospermum Parkii (Shea) Butter, Lavandula Angustifolia (Lavender) Oil, Sodium Lactate, Illite (Red Clay), Carbon, Bentonite, Sodium Hydroxide, Linalool*.
*Naturally occurring in essential oils.
FAQ
What is a salt bar?
A salt bar is soap made with added salt, which helps create a harder bar with a creamy, slightly different lather texture.
Is this exfoliating?
It has a light natural texture, but is not a harsh exfoliating bar.
Is it suitable for everyday use?
Yes, many people use salt bars daily as part of their routine.
Does it have a strong scent?
No, the lavender scent is subtle and not overpowering.
Minimum weight: 120g
Handcrafted in small batches in Ashburton, New Zealand.
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