About The Mariner

The Mariner is Backyard Bees’ original salt brine soap, handcrafted with sea salt brine, organic coconut milk, and a simple blend of nourishing plant oils. Unscented and intentionally uncomplicated, it has become one of our best-selling soaps for those who prefer gentle skincare.

Inspired by an old German Solseife recipe and a lifelong appreciation for the sea, The Mariner is a quiet, comforting bar that proves simple can be beautiful.

Why You’ll Love It

The Mariner was created for people who appreciate a mild, fragrance-free soap.

Made with a sea salt brine instead of plain water, it produces a creamy, delicate lather and leaves skin feeling clean without unnecessary fragrance or colorants. Many customers with sensitive or easily irritated skin return to this bar again and again because they enjoy its simple, gentle feel.

Its clean appearance, soft lather, and minimalist ingredients also make it a thoughtful gift for anyone who prefers fragrance-free products.

Key Ingredients & Benefits

• Sea Salt Brine Rather than using plain water, The Mariner begins with a sea salt brine, inspired by the traditional German method of making Solseife. Salt-brine soaps are known for their firm bars and creamy, fine-textured lather.
• Organic Coconut Milk Organic coconut milk contributes a smooth, creamy feel that complements the salt brine beautifully.
• Olive, Coconut & Castor Oils A balanced blend of plant oils creates a gentle cleansing bar with a rich, conditioning lather.

Scent & Feel

The Mariner contains no added fragrance or essential oils.

Its natural scent is clean, light, and subtle. The lather is creamy rather than bubbly, with the tiny, silky bubbles that have become a signature of this bar.

Pairs Well With

Seafoam Mineral Bar – Another salt brine soap with seaweed and a fresh coastal scent.

Cleopatra Bar – A creamy goat milk, oat, and honey soap for those who enjoy exceptionally gentle cleansing.

Eco-Friendly Soap Lift – Helps keep your handmade soap dry between uses and extends the life of each bar.

Ingredients

Sea salt brine, extra virgin olive oil, coconut oil, sodium hydroxide, responsibly sourced palm oil, organic coconut milk, castor oil.

Learn More

Why does handmade soap feel different?
Read our Natural Soap Guide.

Curious how The Mariner got its name?
Read Salt Water Cures Everything (Or So My Mother Said).