Where to buy persimmon soap in New Zealand: pharmacies, Trade Me and online
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Fresh confidence, at every age
As we get older our skin changes — and so can the way we smell, even with careful washing. KAKIORA is a gentle daily soap made with Japanese persimmon extract, created to help you feel properly clean, fresh and confident.
- Made with Japanese persimmon extract, rich in natural tannins
- Gentle enough for everyday washing
- Designed with people 50 and over in mind
- Simple to use — just swap your usual soap
Sound familiar?
Washing every day, but the freshness doesn’t last?
Many people shower just as they always have, yet that just-washed feeling seems to fade sooner than it once did. It is far more common than most realise. As skin matures, the natural oils it produces change — and ordinary soaps aren’t always made with that in mind.
It is nothing to be embarrassed about. It is simply how skin changes with age — and a cleanser chosen for this stage of life can make a real difference to how fresh you feel.
- Freshness that seems to fade by midday
- Odour that lingers despite careful washing
- Wanting to feel completely at ease up close with family and friends
The KAKIORA way
A simple daily soap, made for this stage of life
KAKIORA replaces your ordinary bar or shower gel — no new routines, no fuss. Just a proper, gentle clean with ingredients chosen with mature skin in mind.
Targets stubborn odour
Persimmon-powered cleansing helps wash away the oily residues on skin that can carry stubborn body odour.
Japanese persimmon tannins
Made with extract from the Japanese persimmon (kaki), a fruit naturally rich in tannins and long used in Japanese bathing culture.
Gentle every day
A mild, soap-free lather from gentle coconut-derived cleansers, so you can use it morning and night without harshness.
Kind to mature skin
Made with glycerin and skin-softening emollients to leave skin feeling soft and comfortable, never tight.
Freshness you can trust
Start the day properly clean and feel more confident about staying fresh for longer.
Beautifully simple
One bar in the shower or by the basin. No pumps, no gadgets, no complicated routines.
How it works
As easy as your usual bar of soap
Swap your soap
Use KAKIORA in place of your usual soap or shower gel. Morning showers and after activity are ideal.
Lather where it matters
Work up a rich lather and give a little extra attention to the chest, back, underarms and neck, then rinse well.
Enjoy the freshness
Used daily, KAKIORA helps you feel cleaner for longer — and more at ease up close with the people you love.
Why persimmon?
A Japanese bathing tradition, in one small bar
The Japanese persimmon — kaki — is naturally rich in tannins, plant compounds that have been prized in Japan for generations. Persimmon extract has a long tradition in Japanese personal care, where it is used to help cleanse away the oily build-up that ordinary soap can leave behind.
KAKIORA pairs this time-honoured ingredient with modern skin-care staples for a bar that cleans thoroughly yet feels kind to mature skin.
- Naturally rich in persimmon tannins
- A traditional Japanese personal-care ingredient
- Gentle soap-free base with glycerin and vitamin E
Everyday freshness
Part of the routine in bathrooms across the country
Customer stories
Real routines. Fresh confidence.
I’ve been using Kakiora for a while now, and it’s definitely not just for older people. It’s simply an excellent everyday soap. My skin feels fresh and clean after every shower, and I genuinely look forward to using it.
I always assumed every soap was basically the same because I had used the same brand for years. Kakiora genuinely feels different. It leaves me feeling properly clean and much more confident when I’m close to other people.
Most deodorizing soaps leave my skin feeling tight and dry, so I was hesitant to try Kakiora. I’m pleasantly surprised by how clean and comfortable my skin feels afterward. It has become the soap I reach for every day.
I ordered Kakiora for my husband, but after seeing his results, I started using it too. We both love how fresh and clean it leaves our skin without covering everything in strong perfume. I’ve already ordered another pack.
I originally ordered Kakiora out of curiosity, but I ended up loving it so much that I purchased another three-bar pack. It leaves my skin feeling exceptionally clean, fresh and free from the residue I used to feel with ordinary soap.
I originally bought Kakiora because I kept noticing a lingering smell on my clothes and bedding. After using it consistently, everything feels noticeably fresher. It has made a bigger difference than the heavily scented products I tried before.
Packs and prices
Choose your pack
The more bars you add, the less each one costs. Most customers start with the 3-bar pack.
Savings compare the per-bar price with the 2-bar pack. Flat NZ$5 delivery on one-time orders — free with a subscription.
Try KAKIORA with complete confidence
If KAKIORA isn’t right for you, contact us within 60 days of delivery and we will put it right in line with our refund policy. Your legal rights are never affected.
Questions, answered
Common questions
Who is KAKIORA for?
KAKIORA is designed first and foremost for men and women who have noticed that freshness fades faster than it used to — something many people experience from around 50 onwards. That said, it is simply a good, gentle soap: plenty of younger customers use it too, and it makes a thoughtful gift for a parent or partner.
How quickly will I notice a difference?
Everyone’s skin is different. Many people enjoy the fresh, clean feeling from the very first wash, and daily use is the best way to keep it up. KAKIORA works while you wash — there is nothing extra to apply or remember.
Is it suitable for sensitive or older skin?
KAKIORA is formulated to be gentle, with a soap-free base of coconut-derived cleansers and glycerin alongside the persimmon extract. As with any new skincare product, if you have very sensitive skin or a skin condition, try it on a small area first and stop using it if irritation occurs. Our Ingredients page explains the key ingredients, and we are happy to send the full ingredient list on request.
What is in KAKIORA?
Every bar combines Japanese persimmon (kaki) extract, naturally rich in tannins, with a gentle, soap-free base of coconut-derived cleansers, glycerin, skin-softening emollients and vitamin E, plus a light fragrance. Our Ingredients page explains each one, and we are happy to send the full ingredient list before you order.
What does it smell like?
KAKIORA has a light, clean scent — nothing heavy or perfumed. It is designed to leave your skin smelling fresh and neutral rather than masking anything with fragrance.
How long does one bar last?
That depends on how often you use it and whether you wash with it head to toe. As a rough guide, one bar used once a day lasts about 2 weeks — which is why our subscriptions deliver 2 bars every 4 weeks, 3 bars every 6 weeks and 6 bars every 8 weeks.
How does delivery work?
Orders are dispatched from the UK. Standard delivery to New Zealand is a flat NZ$5 on one-time orders — and every subscription delivery ships free. Delivery options and estimated dates are always shown at checkout before you pay — full details are on our Delivery page.
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