The Story
Sabon Shower Oil in Rose Tea is the Israeli brand's signature oil-to-foam body cleanser in their bestselling rose-meets-black-tea scent. The 500ml bottle is the value spa size and contains roughly twice as much product as the standard 300ml retail bottle, with a pump that dispenses the right amount in one push.
At a glance
- Best for: dry-to-normal skin, anyone who finds gel cleansers stripping
- Key actives: jojoba oil, sweet almond oil, vitamin E, rose extract
- Scent: Rose Tea — soft Damask rose with a dry black-tea base note, more grown-up than a pure floral
- Format: 500ml pump bottle, transforms from oil to silky foam on contact with water
- Origin: Sabon, Israel — founded in Tel Aviv in 1997
- Best paired with: a Sabon body scrub before showering, or our wider body care collection
Why we stock Sabon Rose Tea
Rose Tea is the scent Sabon's Hong Kong customers ask for most. We carry the 500ml because customers who buy the smaller bottle inevitably reorder — one shower of this and you understand why people switch from gel. The oil texture cleans without that "squeaky" feeling, and the scent lingers softly on skin for an hour or so without competing with fragrance or moisturiser. We import direct, so every bottle ships with current batch codes you can verify against Sabon's manufacturing dates.
How to use
- Pump 2–3 doses onto wet hands or a soft cloth in the shower. The product looks oily in the palm — this is correct.
- Massage onto wet skin; it will transform into a soft, low-volume foam as it meets water. Work over arms, legs and body in slow circles for 30–60 seconds.
- Rinse thoroughly. Skin will feel hydrated, not stripped. No need for body lotion on most parts of the body if you're not ultra-dry.
Pro tip: for the most intense scent throw, leave the shower oil on skin for 30 seconds before rinsing — the warmth opens the rose and tea notes. For a lighter scent, rinse quickly.
Key ingredients
- Oils: jojoba seed oil, sweet almond oil, avocado oil, olive oil
- Cleansing: gentle sulfate-based surfactants balanced with non-ionic surfactants
- Botanicals: rose flower extract, black tea extract
- Antioxidants: tocopherol (vitamin E)
- Free from: parabens, mineral oil; suitable for daily use on sensitive skin
Sabon Shower Oil vs traditional shower gel
A typical body wash is built around sulfate surfactants and water — it foams aggressively and rinses fast but strips the skin barrier with repeated use. Sabon's oil format uses lower-strength surfactants suspended in a plant-oil base, so it cleans without removing the skin's natural lipid layer. The trade-off is volume: the foam is gentler and the bottle costs more, but a 500ml lasts a single user roughly 3–4 months. If you live somewhere with hard water or air-conditioning, the difference is especially noticeable.
FAQ
Is this authentic Sabon? Yes. We import direct via Sabon's authorised distribution. Each bottle carries a batch code and manufacture date on the base.
Can I use this on my face? Sabon's shower oils are formulated for the body. The scent is too intense for most facial skin, and the cleanser load — though gentle — isn't tuned for the face's pH. Use a dedicated face cleanser.
How long does a 500ml bottle last? At 2–3 pumps per shower, roughly 3–4 months for a single user showering daily, or 6–8 weeks for a couple sharing.
Is the scent strong? Moderately. Rose Tea is one of Sabon's softer scents — not a heavy floral. It lingers gently for 30–60 minutes after showering, then fades. It won't clash with most perfumes.
Will it leave residue in the bathtub? Minimal. The oil emulsifies fully on contact with water, so there's no greasy ring. Rinse the floor of the shower after use if you've used a large amount.
Is it safe during pregnancy? Sabon's Rose Tea is fragrance-containing — if you're sensitive to scents in early pregnancy, opt for an unscented body wash. The base formula contains no ingredients flagged by major pregnancy databases, but always check with your healthcare provider if in doubt.
About Sabon
Sabon was founded in Tel Aviv, Israel, in 1997 and has grown into a global apothecary-style body care brand. NANA MALL is an independent authorised reseller; we are not affiliated with or endorsed by Sabon.
Details & Craftsmanship
Every detail has been carefully considered to bring you the perfect product.
Details & Craftsmanship
Every detail has been carefully considered to bring you the perfect product.
Description
Sabon Shower Oil in Rose Tea is the Israeli brand's signature oil-to-foam body cleanser in their bestselling rose-meets-black-tea scent. The 500ml bottle is the value spa size and contains roughly twice as much product as the standard 300ml retail bottle, with a pump that dispenses the right amount in one push.
At a glance
- Best for: dry-to-normal skin, anyone who finds gel cleansers stripping
- Key actives: jojoba oil, sweet almond oil, vitamin E, rose extract
- Scent: Rose Tea — soft Damask rose with a dry black-tea base note, more grown-up than a pure floral
- Format: 500ml pump bottle, transforms from oil to silky foam on contact with water
- Origin: Sabon, Israel — founded in Tel Aviv in 1997
- Best paired with: a Sabon body scrub before showering, or our wider body care collection
Why we stock Sabon Rose Tea
Rose Tea is the scent Sabon's Hong Kong customers ask for most. We carry the 500ml because customers who buy the smaller bottle inevitably reorder — one shower of this and you understand why people switch from gel. The oil texture cleans without that "squeaky" feeling, and the scent lingers softly on skin for an hour or so without competing with fragrance or moisturiser. We import direct, so every bottle ships with current batch codes you can verify against Sabon's manufacturing dates.
How to use
- Pump 2–3 doses onto wet hands or a soft cloth in the shower. The product looks oily in the palm — this is correct.
- Massage onto wet skin; it will transform into a soft, low-volume foam as it meets water. Work over arms, legs and body in slow circles for 30–60 seconds.
- Rinse thoroughly. Skin will feel hydrated, not stripped. No need for body lotion on most parts of the body if you're not ultra-dry.
Pro tip: for the most intense scent throw, leave the shower oil on skin for 30 seconds before rinsing — the warmth opens the rose and tea notes. For a lighter scent, rinse quickly.
Key ingredients
- Oils: jojoba seed oil, sweet almond oil, avocado oil, olive oil
- Cleansing: gentle sulfate-based surfactants balanced with non-ionic surfactants
- Botanicals: rose flower extract, black tea extract
- Antioxidants: tocopherol (vitamin E)
- Free from: parabens, mineral oil; suitable for daily use on sensitive skin
Sabon Shower Oil vs traditional shower gel
A typical body wash is built around sulfate surfactants and water — it foams aggressively and rinses fast but strips the skin barrier with repeated use. Sabon's oil format uses lower-strength surfactants suspended in a plant-oil base, so it cleans without removing the skin's natural lipid layer. The trade-off is volume: the foam is gentler and the bottle costs more, but a 500ml lasts a single user roughly 3–4 months. If you live somewhere with hard water or air-conditioning, the difference is especially noticeable.
FAQ
Is this authentic Sabon? Yes. We import direct via Sabon's authorised distribution. Each bottle carries a batch code and manufacture date on the base.
Can I use this on my face? Sabon's shower oils are formulated for the body. The scent is too intense for most facial skin, and the cleanser load — though gentle — isn't tuned for the face's pH. Use a dedicated face cleanser.
How long does a 500ml bottle last? At 2–3 pumps per shower, roughly 3–4 months for a single user showering daily, or 6–8 weeks for a couple sharing.
Is the scent strong? Moderately. Rose Tea is one of Sabon's softer scents — not a heavy floral. It lingers gently for 30–60 minutes after showering, then fades. It won't clash with most perfumes.
Will it leave residue in the bathtub? Minimal. The oil emulsifies fully on contact with water, so there's no greasy ring. Rinse the floor of the shower after use if you've used a large amount.
Is it safe during pregnancy? Sabon's Rose Tea is fragrance-containing — if you're sensitive to scents in early pregnancy, opt for an unscented body wash. The base formula contains no ingredients flagged by major pregnancy databases, but always check with your healthcare provider if in doubt.
About Sabon
Sabon was founded in Tel Aviv, Israel, in 1997 and has grown into a global apothecary-style body care brand. NANA MALL is an independent authorised reseller; we are not affiliated with or endorsed by Sabon.
