— The Botanical Formula
A bar soap built for time outdoors.
Most outdoor soaps are an afterthought — a basic bar with a pine label. The Nobiesse Adventure Bar is built differently. It's formulated around a blend of botanical essential oils long favored by hikers, campers, and gardeners — cedarwood, citronella, eucalyptus, and cinnamon — in a cold-process base of saponified olive and coconut oil.
It's a clean, grounding wash with a scent that belongs outdoors. Use it before you head out and after you come back in. Bentonite clay gives a clarifying cleanse, while sweet almond oil keeps skin soft enough for daily use.
DEET-free
Formulated entirely without DEET, synthetic fragrance, or SLS — just cold-pressed botanicals.
Kids + Dogs
A mild base that's gentle for the whole family — and a fine between-baths wash for dogs.
— The Botanical Blend
Each oil, and what it brings.
Signature Scent
Cedarwood & Clove
Warm, woody base notes that anchor the bar's outdoor character. Aromatic oils carried into the outdoors by campers and hikers for generations — here they create a grounding, unmistakably natural scent.
Crisp & Warm
Eucalyptus & Cinnamon
Cooling eucalyptus paired with warm cinnamon keeps the overall profile clean and crisp — a balanced finish that makes the bar feel fresh on the skin after a day spent outdoors.
Clarifying
Bentonite Clay
A naturally clarifying mineral clay that helps lift sweat, dirt, and residue from skin after time spent outdoors — the post-adventure cleanse that washes the day away.
— The Cold-Process Difference
Why these oils. Why this base.
Most bar soaps are made for one thing: lather. This one is built around a botanical blend chosen for its character outdoors, and a cold-process base chosen for what it does for your skin. Cedarwood and clove give the bar its warm, woody foundation. Citronella adds the bright, fresh note most people associate with evenings outside, and eucalyptus and cinnamon keep the profile crisp.
The cold-process method matters most. Making soap cold-process preserves the natural glycerin produced during saponification — the humectant most commercial manufacturers extract and sell separately, leaving a harsher bar behind. We keep it in. That's what makes the Adventure Bar gentle enough for daily use and sensitive skin, with a scent that comes from real botanicals rather than synthetic fragrance.
— Who It's Made For
Built for time spent outdoors.
Camping, hiking, fishing, the backyard, the lanai — wherever the day takes you.
Campers + Hikers
A daily wash that's easy to pack and gentle enough for everyday use. One bar that earns its place in the kit.
→Lather thoroughly, then rinse
→Doubles as a body and hair bar at the campsite
→Cold-process base keeps skin from drying out
Anglers + Sportsmen
No synthetic fragrance, no dyes, no DEET — just a clean botanical bar for time on the water or in the field.
→Free of synthetic fragrance and dyes
→Clarifying clean after a long day outside
→Solid bar — no spray, no aerosol to pack
Families + Dog Owners
Gentle enough for the whole family. Mild on kids' skin, and a fine between-baths wash for the dog.
→Safe for children of all ages
→Mild, glycerin-rich base for sensitive skin
→Gentle enough for dog coats between baths
Before you go out. After you come in.
01
Before outdoor activity
Lather thoroughly over skin and rinse. Best results come with consistent daily use.
02
After outdoor activity
Wash away sweat, dirt, and residue. The bentonite clay gives a clarifying post-adventure cleanse.
03
Store dry between uses
Keep on a draining soap dish. A dry bar between uses lasts significantly longer.
— Full Ingredients (INCI)
Saponified Olive Oil (Olea Europaea Fruit Oil), Saponified Coconut Oil (Cocos Nucifera Oil), Sweet Almond Oil (Prunus Amygdalus Dulcis Oil), Bentonite Clay, Cedarwood Essential Oil, Eucalyptus Essential Oil, Cinnamon Essential Oil, Clove Essential Oil, Sodium Hydroxide (none remains in finished bar).
This formula contains no
✕ DEET
✕ Synthetic fragrance
✕ SLS or SLES
✕ Parabens
✕ Phthalates
FAQs
No — the Adventure Bar is a botanical cleansing soap, not a registered insect repellent. It's made with essential oils like cedarwood, citronella, eucalyptus, and cinnamon that have long been favored by people who spend time outdoors. If you need products specifically tested to repel mosquitoes, ticks, or fleas, look for an EPA-registered repellent. This bar is for cleansing before and after outdoor activity.
The scent comes entirely from the botanical essential oils in the formula — warm cedarwood and clove, bright citronella, cooling eucalyptus, and a touch of cinnamon. There's no synthetic fragrance added. The result is a fresh, woodsy, clean scent rather than a perfumed one.
The bar is formulated to be gentle and is free of DEET, synthetic fragrance, SLS, and parabens. As with any soap, keep it out of the eyes and rinse thoroughly. If your child has sensitive skin or known allergies to any of the listed essential oils, test on a small area first or check with your pediatrician.
Many dog owners use it on coats between baths, and it's free of the harsh synthetic detergents found in many soaps. That said, dogs can be sensitive to certain essential oils, so we recommend checking with your veterinarian before using it on your pet — especially for puppies, senior dogs, or animals with skin conditions.
It's made with a gentle cold-process base of saponified olive and coconut oil, sweet almond oil, and bentonite clay, with no synthetic fragrance or sulfates. However, it does contain several essential oils, which some people with very sensitive or reactive skin may find too strong. If that's you, we'd suggest patch-testing on your inner arm before regular use.
Bentonite is a naturally occurring mineral clay used in skincare for its clarifying properties. In this bar it helps lift sweat, dirt, and residue from the skin — making it a good post-activity cleanse after a day spent outdoors.
Cold-process is a traditional soap-making method that preserves the natural glycerin produced during saponification. Many commercial manufacturers extract and sell that glycerin separately, leaving a harsher bar. Cold-process bars keep it, which is part of why they feel gentler on skin.
Handcrafted in Cape Coral, Florida. Made in the USA — not outsourced, not mass-produced.
No. The formula contains no DEET, no synthetic fragrance, no SLS or SLES, no parabens, and no phthalates. It's a cold-process bar made with saponified plant oils, sweet almond oil, bentonite clay, and botanical essential oils.