Moon Soaps Koa Mahina Shaving Soap 170g
Koa Mahina is Moon Soaps' Pacific island deployment — a Hawaiian-themed composition of tropical warmth and natural beauty. Named for the koa tree and the Hawaiian word for moon, it brings the warmth and botanical richness of the Hawaiian archipelago into the morning protocol on a proven tallow base of exceptional performance.
Fragrance Profile
Koa Mahina draws its identity from the Hawaiian archipelago — 'Koa' for the native Hawaiian hardwood prized for its rich, warm grain, and 'Mahina' meaning moon. The composition opens with bright tropical citrus and a whisper of plumeria blossom, evoking island flora at dusk. The heart presents koa wood — a warm, medium-weight hardwood accord distinct from heavier Western cedar or sandalwood — interwoven with coconut milk and soft jasmine. The base settles into warm vanilla, sandalwood, and musk, with a final suggestion of sea spray that ties the composition to its Pacific island heritage.
Tallow Formula Performance
Koa Mahina is built on Moon Soaps' tallow base — a formula that generates a dense, stable, creamy lather with exceptional slickness and cushion. Post-shave skin feel is distinctly soft and conditioned — a consistent hallmark of Moon Soaps' tallow work. Natural maturation of the soap over time is normal and does not affect performance.
Technical Specifications
- Size: 170g
- Format: Soft shaving soap, jar
- Formula: Tallow-based
- Fragrance: Koa wood, tropical florals, coconut, vanilla, musk
- Origin: USA
Complete The Protocol
Complete the island protocol with the Moon Soaps Koa Mahina Aftershave Splash 118ml.
The Brand: Moon Soaps
Moon Soaps is an American artisan grooming operation producing small-batch shaving soaps, creams, and aftershaves in the USA. Each formulation is crafted with an emphasis on fragrance complexity and technical performance. Their tallow-based soaps are praised in the wet-shaving community for exceptional post-shave feel, and their aftershave range — available in both splash and balm formats — is engineered to extend the olfactory experience of each scent through every stage of the protocol.