Coconut Oil & Sea Salt Spa Bar (Ylang Ylang, Sandalwood & Cedarwood)

This is not an ordinary bar of soap; it is a restorative spa treatment designed to deeply purify, polish, and mineralize the skin. Our Coconut Oil & Sea Salt Bar brings the therapeutic benefits of a private ocean soak into your daily shower.

By balancing the intense cleansing power of saponified coconut oil with a massive 20% superfat (extra unsaponified conditioning oils) and fine sea salt, we have created a hard, long-lasting bar that delivers a dense, lotion-like lather. It gently resurfaces the skin while leaving your moisture barrier completely hydrated, soft, and balanced.

The Science of the Spa Bar (The Features)

• DEEP MINERAL EXFOLIATION: Fine grains of Sea Salt act as a natural mechanical exfoliant, gently polishing away dead, dull skin cells to encourage healthy cellular turnover. Naturally loaded with essential trace minerals—including magnesium, potassium, and calcium—sea salt works to nourish, remineralize, and revitalize the skin barrier.

• SUPERFAT MOISTURE RETENTION: While traditional 100% coconut oil soaps can be stripping, we formulate this bar with a high 20% superfat. This leaves a generous portion of raw, unsaponified coconut lipids intact. Because salt is naturally hydrophilic (water-attracting), it draws moisture deep into the skin, working in tandem with the coconut lipids to leave your skin feeling deeply conditioned.

• SEBUM & ACNE BALANCING: This bar is a powerhouse for oily, congested, or acne-prone skin. Sea salt naturally regulates sebum (oil) production and possesses mild antimicrobial properties. It deeply purifies pores and calms inflammation without stripping the skin's protective acid mantle.

• GROUNDING AROMATHERAPY BLEND: Scented entirely with pure botanical essential oils, this bar features a rich, grounding scent profile. Warm, woody base notes of Sandalwood and Cedarwood blend seamlessly with sweet Vanilla, bright 5-Fold Sweet Orange, purifying Juniper Berry and Lavender, and a luxurious floral whisper of Ylang Ylang.

Best Suited For:

• Skin Types: Normal, Oily, Combination, and Acne-Prone skin. (Excellent as both a clarifying facial bar and an all-over exfoliating body soap).

• Skin Concerns: Congested pores, dullness, rough texture, body acne, and uneven skin tone.

• The Ritual: Wet the bar under warm water and rub between your hands or onto a washcloth to build a dense, low-bubble, lotion-like lather. Massage gently over the face or body, avoiding the immediate eye area. Rinse thoroughly.

Ingredients (INCI):

Sodium Cocoate (Saponified Coconut Oil), Aqua (Distilled Water), Sodium Chloride (Fine Sea Salt), Glycerin (Naturally occurring), Santalum Album (Sandalwood) Oil, Vanilla Planifolia Fruit Extract, Citrus Aurantium Dulcis (Orange) Peel Oil, Juniperus Communis (Juniper Berry) Fruit Oil, Cedrus Atlantica (Cedarwood) Bark Oil, Lavandula Angustifolia (Lavender) Oil, Cananga Odorata (Ylang Ylang) Flower Oil.

(Note: Traditional cold-process bar soaps naturally contain no water after curing and have a naturally high pH, making them self-preserving. No synthetic or added preservatives are required!)

Frequently Asked Questions

Q: Why doesn't this soap dry out my skin like other coconut soaps? A: Standard coconut oil soaps are highly cleansing and can strip the skin if formulated at a standard superfat. We intentionally formulate our salt bars with a very high 20% superfat. This means 20% of the rich, conditioning coconut oil remains un-saponified, leaving a protective, nourishing moisture layer on your skin after you rinse.

Q: Why does the lather feel more like a lotion than big bubbles? A: Salt naturally suppresses big, airy bubbles in soap. Instead of a fluffy foam, the high concentration of coconut oil and sea salt produces a uniquely dense, creamy, "lotion-like" slip. It glides beautifully across the skin, delivering a rich, cushiony wash that feels incredibly luxurious.

Q: How long will this bar last in my shower? A: Salt bars are notoriously hard and long-lasting! Because of the molecular structure of saponified coconut oil combined with the density of sea salt, this bar resists turning mushy in your soap dish. To maximize its lifespan, always keep it on a well-draining soap deck between uses.