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KAKIORA Japanese Persimmon Soap – Kaki Tannin Bar for Nonenal
Gentle daily cleansing with Japanese persimmon tannins — helps wash away the stubborn odour ordinary soap can leave behind, for skin that feels properly fresh.
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How quickly will I notice a difference?
Everyone’s skin is different. Many people enjoy a fresh, clean feeling after washing and notice a fresher feel within the first few days of daily use.
For the best results, keep using it every day — there is nothing extra to apply or remember. KAKIORA is made with Japanese persimmon extract, which is traditionally used to help wash away the oily residues that ordinary soap can leave behind.
How long does each bar last?
Each bar gives you roughly 2 weeks of daily washes. That is why our subscriptions are set to 2 bars every 4 weeks, 3 bars every 6 weeks and 6 bars every 8 weeks — so you are never caught without one.
How long it lasts does depend on storage and how generously you lather. For maximum life, keep it in a well-draining soap dish and let the bar dry out fully between uses.
Will this dry out my skin?
Quite the opposite. Every bar pairs the Japanese persimmon extract with gentle coconut-derived cleansers, glycerin and skin-softening emollients for a mild, creamy lather.
The result is skin that feels soft, comfortable and cared-for after every wash — never tight, squeaky or stripped, even with daily head-to-toe use on mature skin.
Why is it more expensive than regular soap?
Real persimmon extract costs more than a persimmon scent. KAKIORA is made with genuine Japanese kaki fruit extract, naturally rich in tannins, rather than relying on fragrance alone.
Some bargain “persimmon soaps” lean on persimmon fragrance instead. We are open about what is in ours: the key ingredients are listed on our website, and we are happy to send the full ingredient list before you order.
On top of that, KAKIORA has a gentle, soap-free base of coconut-derived cleansers, glycerin and vitamin E — so it targets stubborn odour while leaving skin softer and more comfortable.
Used daily, it works out at roughly NZ$1.55 to NZ$2.80 a day depending on the pack, or from about NZ$1.30 a day with a subscription — for feeling confidently fresh all day. And if it isn’t right for you, every order is backed by our 60-day money-back guarantee.
Can I buy KAKIORA at Chemist Warehouse, Life Pharmacy or Unichem?
Not in stores. KAKIORA is sold online and delivers across New Zealand, so you can order it to any address in New Zealand from this page.
If you are comparing other persimmon soaps, check the ingredient list for persimmon extract (Diospyros kaki) rather than a persimmon fragrance. Our guide Where to buy persimmon soap in New Zealand explains what we found in local shops and online.
How does delivery to New Zealand work?
One-time orders are delivered for a flat NZ$5, and subscriptions ship free. Orders leave within 2 working days, and your delivery estimate is shown at checkout before you pay.
With a subscription you can skip, change or cancel a delivery at any time, and every order is covered by our 60-day money-back guarantee.
Everyday freshness, from a Japanese persimmon soap made for this stage of life.
KAKIORA is a gentle daily cleansing bar made with Japanese persimmon (kaki) extract, naturally rich in tannins. Persimmon tannin is the traditional Japanese answer to nonenal, the odour compound often called "old person smell", which builds up in skin oils over the years and which ordinary soap tends to leave behind. Persimmon tannins are traditionally used to help wash away the oily residues that carry the smell, so skin feels properly clean and fresh out of the shower.
- Persimmon (kaki) tannins help cleanse away the residues that carry nonenal and stubborn body odour
- Gentle enough for every day: a soap-free base of coconut-derived cleansers, glycerin and vitamin E for skin that feels soft, not stripped
- Light, clean scent, no heavy perfume and nothing to mask
- One simple bar: use it in place of your usual soap, paying attention to the chest, back, neck and behind the ears
- Designed with men and women over 50 in mind, and suitable for anyone who wants a deodorising soap
Choose the pack that suits you. The bigger the pack, the less each bar costs, and every order is covered by our 60-day money-back promise.
Why persimmon?
Why ordinary soap may not be enough
Ordinary soaps are designed for general cleansing — but as skin matures, the oils it produces change, and a quick rinse doesn’t always shift them. The Japanese persimmon is naturally rich in tannins, and its extract has long been used in Japanese personal care to help cleanse away exactly this kind of oily build-up.
- Naturally rich in persimmon tannins
- A traditional Japanese personal-care ingredient
- Gentle soap-free base with glycerin and vitamin E
Kind to skin
It fights odour. Your skin just feels pampered.
Most soaps strip as they clean. KAKIORA does the opposite: its soap-free base of gentle coconut-derived cleansers, glycerin and skin-softening emollients gives a mild, creamy lather while the persimmon extract does the deodorising — because mature skin deserves better than feeling tight and dry after every shower.
The result is skin that feels properly clean, soft and comfortable — every single day.
Persimmon extract
Helps cleanse odour-carrying residue at the source
Coconut-derived cleansers
A gentle, soap-free lather that rinses clean
Skin-softening emollients
Help skin feel smooth and comfortable
Vitamin E
Helps keep the bar fresh from first wash to last
Glycerin
Helps skin feel comfortable, not tight, after washing
Compare for yourself
How KAKIORA compares
Not every persimmon soap is the real thing — and ordinary soap isn’t even in the running.
KAKIORA
Premium persimmon formula
Targets odour residue
Genuine kaki tannins made for the job
Real persimmon extract
Genuine kaki fruit extract
Leaves skin feeling soft
Glycerin + skin-softening emollients
Fresh, clean feel after washing
Made for a fresh, clean feel every day
Ingredient transparency
Key ingredients listed online, full list on request
Money-back guarantee
60 days, no fuss
Cheap persimmon soaps
Online knock-offs
Targets odour residue
Varies — check the label
Real persimmon extract
Sometimes fragrance only
Leaves skin feeling soft
Basic base — often drying
Fresh, clean feel after washing
Hit and miss
Ingredient transparency
Varies by seller
Money-back guarantee
Limited or none
Ordinary soap
The bar in your shower now
Targets odour residue
Not designed for oily residue
Real persimmon extract
None at all
Leaves skin feeling soft
Some do, many strip
Fresh, clean feel after washing
Clean, but freshness can fade sooner
Ingredient transparency
Listed on the pack
Money-back guarantee
None
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Customer stories
Real routines. Fresh confidence.
I had tried different soaps and body washes, but I still didn’t feel completely fresh after showering. After using Kakiora, I noticed a real difference. I feel cleaner for longer, and I’m no longer constantly worrying about how I smell.
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.
I bought Kakiora hoping it would help me feel fresher, but I didn’t expect the difference to be so noticeable. Even my partner mentioned how clean and fresh my skin smelled. The bar lathers beautifully, lasts well and has now become a permanent part of my routine.
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.
Good to know
Frequently asked questions
What are the ingredients?
Every bar combines Japanese persimmon (kaki) extract — naturally rich in deodorising 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 the key ingredients, and we are happy to send the full ingredient list before you order.
Is it suitable for sensitive skin?
KAKIORA is formulated to be gentle enough for daily use, with a soap-free cleansing base and skin-softening ingredients such as glycerin. If your skin is very sensitive or you have a skin condition, try it on a small area first and stop using it if irritation occurs. It is a cosmetic product, not a medicine.
Does it have a strong fragrance?
No — and that is deliberate. KAKIORA has a light, clean, neutral scent. Heavy perfumes only mask odour for an hour or two; we would rather your skin was genuinely clean and simply smelled fresh.
What makes it different from cheaper persimmon soaps?
Real extract and an honest label. Some cheaper persimmon soaps rely mainly on persimmon fragrance. KAKIORA is made with genuine Japanese persimmon (kaki) fruit extract in a gentle, soap-free base of coconut-derived cleansers, glycerin and vitamin E. We are happy to send the full ingredient list before you order.
When should I use it?
Simply use it whenever you would normally wash — your morning shower or bath is ideal, and after exercise is a great time too. No extra steps, no new routine: it just replaces your current soap or shower gel.
Can I use it on my face?
Yes — it is gentle enough for the face as well as the body. Just keep the lather away from your eyes, and rinse well as you would with any cleanser.
What is your return policy?
Simple: if KAKIORA isn’t right for you, contact us within 60 days of delivery and we will put it right with a replacement or refund, in line with our refund policy. Your statutory rights are unaffected.
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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.
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