There is something wonderfully grounded about Basil Paprika. This handcrafted hot-process soap combines sweet paprika, basil, finely sifted thyme, red clay and kaolin with a rich blend of olive, coconut and castor oils plus shea, mango, cocoa and kokum butters. Together, the botanicals and clays create the bar's naturally rustic burnt-rust appearance and one-of-a-kind artisan character.
 
Its fragrance is every bit as interesting as its color. Sparkling bergamot and fresh ginger give way to cedar and sandalwood before settling into patchouli and sweet basil. The result is earthy without being heavy, herbal without smelling medicinal, and fresh without becoming overly minty.
 
No two handmade bars will look exactly alike—and that is precisely the point