Ecostore Coconut Soap

With a child whose skin would flare using regular soap, by a process of elimination we worked through them all to find one suitable. Ecostores cute, recyclable packaging and subtle fragrances attracted us and so far so good and no skin irritation. We had one complaint that the bar was 'scratchy' and I was astounded there were actually strands of coconut in the bar. How cool is that!.

I am not usually a soap fan as I find it quite drying but when I was gifted an Ecostore soap in coconut I thought I would give it a good go.

It comes in a recyclable cardboard box which is cool. The soap smells amazing, I love anything coconut. It lathers up very well and leaves my skin feeling clean and soft. The scent lingers and leaves my bathroom smelling amazing.

I love that it is plant based with no nasties and is also cruelty free. A great NZ company with affordable and environmentally friendly products. I have tried a few things from this range now and am so far quite impressed.

This would make a lovely gift or part of a gift set. Keen to try the other scent. A great non drying soap!

I love these soaps, they don't contain any nasty ingredients which makes for a good option for sensitive skin. This comes in a recyclable cardboard box which is a plus for the planet. It foams really well and smells devine, this leaves my skin feeling clean, fresh and not dry. I have purchased most from the range and love them all. They don't go gluggy like other soaps can do. These are great for little ones to use knowing that they aren't absorbing any nasties.

I am not normally a fan of soaps as my skin is sensitive and can be left feeling tight. However, this soap is great! so gentle and no nasties. Its non irritating and leaves my skin fresh and clean.

This range is so good for my family, I even use the baby products on myself, my kids and baby. Just love how gentle the formulas are.

This is my favourite of the ecostore soaps. It smells amazing amd is extra creamy and moisturising. It's very gentle and doesn't dry your skin out with regular washing. Like all their range it's packaged in cardboard, affordable and available at supermarkets. If you love the smell of coconut, this soap is for you.

I usually go for liquid bodywash, but am currently on a tight budget so have started exploring bar soaps.

I bought the ecostore coconut soap on special for $1.90 and originally chose it because of its natural ingredients.

The smell is delicious and it definitely leaves me feeling fresh and clean. It claims to offer gentle exfoliation because of fine strands of coconut which are contained in the formula, but I didn't notice this being particularly effective.

I would definitely still buy this again because it has lasted 2 months (about the same time frame for a 250ml bottle of shower gel) but is far cheaper.

It left my skin so smooth and soft and the little coconut shells in the soap also left my skin I skin exfoliated, the packaging USB amazing and eco system friendly, the smell definitely smells like coconut, definitely recommend if you have dry skin

After trying the Lemongrass soap and being impressed with the lovely scent, I was very keen to try the coconut variant.

I do love the eco-friendly boxes and the fact that they can be fully recycled and the cardboard box seems to absorb and hang onto the scent of the soap inside, so it's easy to smell what the soap is going to smell like before purchasing it.

I was a little disappointed with the smell though, as it smelled like real coconut when it was in the box but once I used it in the shower, the coconut scent was muted and more like a synthetic coconut smell. The box also stated that it contains fine strands of real coconut and that the bar is exfoliating. Well, I have yet to feel or see a coconut strand and the bar is smooth, definitely not exfoliating.

The 80g rectangular bar is easy to hold when wet but is a lot smaller than some other soap bars on the market. This is not really a bad thing, as it means I can change the scent of my soap more often. The lather is surprisingly thick, creamy, smooth and soft and feels quite luxurious for such an affordable, eco-friendly soap bar.

Would I recommend or repurchase these soaps? Yes, although I prefer the Lemongrass scent over the Coconut. I think these soap bars are great, as they don't go soggy in the shower and keep their firm, rectangular shape.