Oliba Soap’s Wasabi Bar

Oh me golly, get ready for this. Leslie of Oliba Soap will have Wasabi Soap Bars for sale at the Crafty Bastards Festival this month! If this curiosity doesn’t entice you to her booth, I’m not sure what would. These soap bars are moisturizing and exfoliating for the skin, and a sweet treat for the olfactory senses — not to mention a great conversation piece for the powder room!

1. Is there a specific product that you will be selling at the fair that you would like to talk about?

Our soaps are all equally wonderful but there are a few that stand out above the rest. One in specific that is a customer favorite is our Wasabi Bar. It smells amazing and not nose hair singeing like you would expect. Everyone who smells it just adores it.

2. Does this product have an origin story? Did the idea come to you in a dream or through a portal or other strange way?

The story behind this one, or inspiration I should say, was actually sushi. Oliba is obsessed with sushi and food seems to be the main inspiration for most of our products. We love to explore scents and organic materials that differ from the norm, as well as keeping within the guidelines of being all natural. Any time we get the chance to mix the two, it’s either a win or lose situation. In this case it worked out amazing!

3. What famous personality (alive or dead, real or imagined) would most likely be found wearing/holding/admiring this product? Why?

Martha Stewart. You know she has a wild side! Her love of the handmade, natural soaps and all things food is her dream combo. She’d also love the fact that this soap not only smells yummy, but is ultra-moisturizing and exfoliating as well, which our Martha needs after a hard day’s work in the kitchen and garden.

4. Convince me that this piece should be one of only 3 things I could take with me to a deserted island!

This soap is a must in helping to keep your skin moisturized during the long hours in the blistering sun. And let’s face it…everyone needs to stay clean, even if you are on a deserted island, you’ll want to smell your best when being rescued.