Ylang ylang and gardenia botanical soap bar with ground Hawaiian sandalwood powder by Kekoa Creative.
Ylang ylang and gardenia botanical soap bar with ground Hawaiian sandalwood powder by Kekoa Creative.

artisan soap bar - ylang ylang + gardenia

$16.00

The Moʻolelo: Dawn in the Nahele (Forest Rain)

Step into the stillness of the nahele (forest) at dawn. The Kiele & Lāʻau ʻAla Artisan Soap captures the sensory magic of a mountain path after warm rain, when morning dew clings softly to emerald foliage. Soft gardenia blossoms and balancing ylang ylang fold into a grounding base of rare, endemic Hawaiian sandalwood (lāʻau ʻala, a.k.a. ʻiliahi)—inviting a quiet moment of daily restoration.

Botanical Performance & Craftsmanship

Hot-processed in micro-batches at our SF East Bay studio using traditional saponified plant lipids and native botanicals:

  • Conditioning Lipid Base: organic extra virgin olive oil, organic coconut oil, golden jojoba, and Hawaiian Kukui nut oil restore skin lipids without tightness.

  • Hāloa ʻĀina Sandalwood Exfoliation: Ethically ground Hawaiian sandalwood (Lāʻau ʻAla) powder—sourced through our direct agricultural partnership with Hāloa ʻĀina—provides an ultra-mild physical sweep to polish and smooth skin texture.

  • Pure Botanical Aromatics: Scented strictly with pure gardenia absolute, ylang ylang essential oil, and rich vanilla oleoresin for an authentic floral scent throw.

  • Water-Safe Purity: 100% plant-derived, biodegradable, and free from synthetic fragrances, sulfates, and parabens—fully ocean-safe and greywater-friendly.

Product Specifications

Net Weight

~4.5 oz (~125g) Rustic Hot-Process Bar

Core Lipid Base

Organic Extra Virgin Olive Oil, Organic Coconut Oil, Hawaiian Kukui Nut Oil, Organic Golden Jojoba Seed Oil

Active Additive

Hāloa ʻĀina Hawaiian Sandalwood (Lāʻau ʻAla) Powder

Pure Aromatics

Gardenia Absolute, Pure Ylang Ylang Essential Oil, Natural Vanilla Oleoresin

Purity & Ethics

Paraben-Free, Sulfate-Free, Ocean-Safe, Greywater-Safe, Cruelty-Free, Vegan

Mālama ʻĀina Packaging & Directions

  • Plastic-Free Packaging

  • How to Enjoy: Work between wet hands to build a rich micro-foam. Massage gently over skin, enjoying the forest-floral aromatics, and rinse clean. Rest on a draining soap dish between uses to preserve bar longevity.

The Moʻolelo: Dawn in the Nahele (Forest Rain)

Step into the stillness of the nahele (forest) at dawn. The Kiele & Lāʻau ʻAla Artisan Soap captures the sensory magic of a mountain path after warm rain, when morning dew clings softly to emerald foliage. Soft gardenia blossoms and balancing ylang ylang fold into a grounding base of rare, endemic Hawaiian sandalwood (lāʻau ʻala, a.k.a. ʻiliahi)—inviting a quiet moment of daily restoration.

Botanical Performance & Craftsmanship

Hot-processed in micro-batches at our SF East Bay studio using traditional saponified plant lipids and native botanicals:

  • Conditioning Lipid Base: organic extra virgin olive oil, organic coconut oil, golden jojoba, and Hawaiian Kukui nut oil restore skin lipids without tightness.

  • Hāloa ʻĀina Sandalwood Exfoliation: Ethically ground Hawaiian sandalwood (Lāʻau ʻAla) powder—sourced through our direct agricultural partnership with Hāloa ʻĀina—provides an ultra-mild physical sweep to polish and smooth skin texture.

  • Pure Botanical Aromatics: Scented strictly with pure gardenia absolute, ylang ylang essential oil, and rich vanilla oleoresin for an authentic floral scent throw.

  • Water-Safe Purity: 100% plant-derived, biodegradable, and free from synthetic fragrances, sulfates, and parabens—fully ocean-safe and greywater-friendly.

Product Specifications

Net Weight

~4.5 oz (~125g) Rustic Hot-Process Bar

Core Lipid Base

Organic Extra Virgin Olive Oil, Organic Coconut Oil, Hawaiian Kukui Nut Oil, Organic Golden Jojoba Seed Oil

Active Additive

Hāloa ʻĀina Hawaiian Sandalwood (Lāʻau ʻAla) Powder

Pure Aromatics

Gardenia Absolute, Pure Ylang Ylang Essential Oil, Natural Vanilla Oleoresin

Purity & Ethics

Paraben-Free, Sulfate-Free, Ocean-Safe, Greywater-Safe, Cruelty-Free, Vegan

Mālama ʻĀina Packaging & Directions

  • Plastic-Free Packaging

  • How to Enjoy: Work between wet hands to build a rich micro-foam. Massage gently over skin, enjoying the forest-floral aromatics, and rinse clean. Rest on a draining soap dish between uses to preserve bar longevity.

Size:

3”x3”x1”

ingredients:

Sodium Olivate (Organic Extra Virgin Olive Oil), Sodium Cocoate (Organic Coconut Oil), Sodium Kukuiate (Hawaiian Kukui Nut Oil), Sodium Jojobate (Organic Golden Jojoba Oil), Aqua (Distilled Water), Santalum Paniculatum (Hawaiian Sandalwood) Wood Powder, Gardenia Jasminoides (Gardenia) Flower Extract, Vanilla Planifolia (Vanilla) Fruit Extract, Cananga Odorata (Ylang Ylang) Flower Oil.

Ka Pono o Ka Hana — The Integrity of Our Craft

Mass-market floral soaps frequently rely on synthetic perfume compounds, palm oil bases, or artificial colorants. At Kekoa Creative, ka pono o ka hana dictates an uncompromising commitment to formulation discipline: we saponify a conditioning lipid base of organic extra virgin olive, organic coconut, golden jojoba, and Hawaiian Kukui nut oils in small batches at our SF East Bay studio.

Scented exclusively with pure gardenia absolute, ylang ylang, and real vanilla oleoresin, each bar is anchored with ethically sourced Hāloa ʻĀina Hawaiian sandalwood powder (Santalum Paniculatum). This creates a dense, moisture-locking micro-foam that delivers true botanical purity and ocean-safe skin restoration.