FAQs - White Pine Tannin Bar
What is the White Pine Tannin Bar?
It’s a low-pH, sulfate-free cleansing bar made with white pine bark, pomegranate, and green tea. These botanicals provide a rich spectrum of tannins that help neutralize stubborn body odors, including the gradual “aging odor” some adults notice later in life.
How is this different from Japanese persimmon soap?
Most persimmon soaps rely on tannins from a single fruit.
This bar uses three tannin sources—White Pine (proanthocyanidins), Pomegranate (ellagic tannins), and Green Tea (catechins)—for broader and more effective odor neutralization. It’s also crafted in the USA with forest-derived botanicals.
Does it help with aging-related odor (2-nonenal)?
Some adults naturally experience stronger odor over time due to changes in skin lipids that increase 2-nonenal.
Our multi-tannin blend helps neutralize these odor molecules on the skin, keeping both skin and fabrics fresher. Individual results vary, but many customers report meaningful improvement.
Is this bar only for older adults?
No. Anyone with persistent body odor—workout odor, hormonal odor, stress-related odor—may benefit from tannin-based cleansing. It’s gentle enough for daily use at any age.
What does it smell like?
It has a fresh, subtle forest scent from natural white pine needle essential oil—clean, mild, and not perfumey.
Why does the bar look rustic or earthy?
The deep color comes from real plant extracts—pine bark, pomegranate, and green tea. These botanicals create a natural, artisanal appearance that may vary slightly from batch to batch.
Is this bar safe for sensitive skin?
Yes. It uses gentle, coconut-derived cleansers and a skin-friendly low pH, making it milder than traditional high-pH soaps. Suitable for sensitive and mature skin. Patch testing is recommended for very reactive skin.
Does it work right away?
Most users feel cleaner and fresher after the first wash.
Odor control often becomes more noticeable after several uses, as tannins gradually bind to odor-causing molecules on the skin.
Can this help reduce odor on clothing or bedding?
Yes. While it does not treat fabrics directly, reducing odor at the skin level often keeps shirts, collars, and bedding fresher for longer.
Does the bar melt quickly in the shower?
To prolong its life, allow it to dry fully between uses and store it in a draining soap dish. Natural hydrosols and botanicals can soften if left sitting in water.
Is this bar natural?
It’s made with plant-derived, biodegradable ingredients, including coconut-based cleansers, natural butters, hydrosols, botanical extracts, clay, and essential oils. The mild surfactants used are the same type found in dermatologist-recommended gentle cleansers.
