ABOUT US

Choose green,

Live clean

We believe in simplicity. That's why we craft our bars in small batches using a simple cold process method, and only quality, plant based ingredients to create our natural bubbles infused with the essence of New Zealand. We source from local producers and businesses, ensuring a sustainable partnership with our community and our land, while keeping our footprint low. From native botanicals to locally harvested minerals, each bar is a celebration of New Zealand's rich diversity that is gentle on your skin and the planet.

OUR MISSION

We’re going back to bars!

By ditching the plastic packaging and all the nasties inside, we are going back to a natural, more sustainable way of looking after our skin and our planet - bars!

Our bars are free of palm oil, synthetic fragrances and nasty chemicals, making them super gentle all round.

OUR BELIEFS

Take care of your body

Here at back to bars, we believe people should have access to quality, sustainable products that clean and nourish, and are made from ingredients found right here in beautiful New Zealand. Our soaps are lovingly handcrafted in small batches using only the finest local plant-based ingredients to support local economies, the planet, and of course your skin!

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OUR STORY

Our Founder

Hi there!

I'm Tegan, the founder of Back to Bars. I am a biomedical scientist by training, and am currently pursuing postgraduate research which has provided me with an immense amount of knowledge on the importance of keeping our skin healthy and nourished, as well as ways to help soothe inflammation caused by a variety of skin conditions. 

I am passionate about health and sustainability, both ecologically and economically, which is why BTB uses only natural ingredients sourced from local businesses that are backed by science and packed with with Aotearoa medicinal knowledge - to support the sustainability of ourselves, our people and our planet.

When I'm not in the lab or the soap studio (my home lab), you'll find me out hiking and diving with family and friends or curled up on the couch with a good book.

I came to start Back to Bars after discovering the products we use everyday on our skin were detrimental to all aspects of our lives, and decided to change that.