Body Bar 5pk (Australia)

Body Bar 5pk (AU$79) is a five-bar pack of Nu Skin's daily-use Body Bar — a syndet (synthetic detergent) cleansing bar formulated to cleanse at the skin's natural slightly-acidic pH range rather than the alkaline 9–10 of traditional soap bars. Body Bar is positioned as the daily cleansing bar in the Nu Skin lineup, distinct from the Epoch Polishing Bar, which is an exfoliating bar for two-or-three-times-weekly use rather than daily cleansing. The 5-pack is the bulk format for households running through cleansing bars at a steady cadence. Ships from the official Nu Skin Australia warehouse with no membership required.

What's Included

Five full-size Body Bars at AU$79. The per-bar cost in the 5-pack works out lower than buying singles, and at daily shower use one bar typically lasts 3–4 weeks — so the pack is a 15–20 week supply for one person, or a 7–10 week supply for a couple sharing a shower. For a family of four showering daily, the pack runs through in about a month and the bulk-purchase logic stands clearly against repeat singles purchases.

Body Bar vs Epoch Polishing Bar — Which Is Which

The two Nu Skin bar products solve different problems and live in different shower-routine slots:

• Body Bar (this product) — daily cleansing, no exfoliating particles. Used every day on the whole body in place of soap or body wash. The role is gentle daily cleansing without stripping.
• Epoch Polishing Bar — physical exfoliation, 2–3 times weekly. Contains exfoliating particles for manual removal of dead skin cells. Not a daily cleanser — using it daily is over-exfoliation territory.

Many users own both — Body Bar for daily showers, Polishing Bar two or three times weekly when exfoliation is the goal. Choose Body Bar if you want a single bar that handles every shower; choose Polishing Bar if you already use a different daily cleanser and want a dedicated exfoliating bar to add to the routine.

Why Syndet Bars Outperform Traditional Soap on Skin Tolerance

Traditional bar soaps use saponified oils or sodium hydroxide as the cleansing base. They cleanse effectively, but they cleanse at a pH of 9–10 — well above the skin's natural slightly acidic 4.5–5.5 range. Each shower temporarily shifts skin pH upward, and skin's own buffering returns it to the acidic range over a window of around 30–60 minutes. During that window the barrier is more vulnerable, transepidermal water loss runs higher, and the tight slightly-itchy feeling that follows soap-bar showers is the visible expression of that disruption.

Syndet bars (synthetic detergent bars — Body Bar is built on this technology) use surfactants formulated to cleanse at a closer-to-skin pH. The result is cleaner skin without the alkaline shift, and a noticeably less tight feeling after rinsing. For Australian conditions where daily SPF residue, salt water on coastal weekends, and chlorine from pool swimming all add to the cleansing load, that lower-pH cleansing is more sustainable as a long-term routine than traditional soap.

Key Ingredients

Gentle syndet base. Cleanses at skin-compatible pH without disrupting the acid mantle. The mechanistic differentiator versus traditional bar soap.

Moisturising agents. Maintain skin hydration during the cleansing step, preventing the post-wash dryness common to harsher cleansers.

Mild surfactants. Generate enough lather for the cleansing experience without the lipid-stripping action of stronger detergents like sodium lauryl sulphate.

How to Use

Lather between wet hands or with a washcloth and apply to damp skin. Rinse thoroughly with lukewarm water. Hot water strips additional surface lipids and works against the gentle-cleansing logic the bar is built on; cool water is fine but lukewarm gives the surfactants their best lathering action.

Storage matters for bar longevity: keep the bar on a draining soap dish between uses. A well-drained bar lasts noticeably longer than one left sitting in standing water, where the bar slowly dissolves through ordinary use.

Who It's For

✅ Best suited for: Daily showers across the whole body in place of soap or body wash. Households running through cleansing bars at a steady cadence where bulk purchase makes practical sense. Anyone whose skin feels tight or itchy after traditional soap. Sensitive skin types where syndet bars are generally better tolerated than alkaline soap.

⚠️ Less suited for: Users wanting an exfoliating bar — Epoch Polishing Bar is the matched alternative there. Anyone who prefers liquid body wash format; the MYNuDay360 Energizing Hand and Body Wash is the liquid alternative.

💡 Pairs well with: A Nu Skin body moisturiser after the shower (MYNuDay360 Relaxing Body Cream or Epoch Baobab Body Butter depending on skin dryness), and Epoch Polishing Bar 2–3 times weekly for exfoliation alongside the daily Body Bar.

Frequently Asked Questions

How long does each bar last?

At daily shower use, one bar typically lasts 3–4 weeks depending on lather habit and bar storage. Storing on a draining soap dish between uses extends the bar life — a wet sitting bar dissolves much faster than a properly drained one.

Is the 5-pack cheaper than buying singles?

The per-bar cost in the 5-pack is lower than single-bar pricing. The pack is the practical choice for users who already know the product suits them and intend to use it as a long-term shower staple.

Can I use Body Bar on my face?

It is formulated for body use. Facial skin is thinner and more reactive than body skin, so a dedicated Nu Skin facial cleanser (HydraClean for dry skin or To Be Clear for oily) is the better choice for the face.

Is it suitable for sensitive skin?

Yes. Syndet bars are generally better tolerated by sensitive skin than alkaline soap because the cleansing happens at a closer-to-skin pH. Patch test on the inner forearm for 24 hours before whole-body use if you have a known sensitivity to surfactants.

Will it remove sunscreen?

Daily SPF residue from typical chemical sunscreens generally rinses off with regular Body Bar use. For heavy waterproof or zinc-based mineral sunscreens, a dedicated body wash or a longer lather time may be needed.

Important Information

Individual results may vary. This product is for external cosmetic use only and is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure or prevent any disease or skin condition. Discontinue use if irritation occurs. Avoid contact with eyes; rinse with water if any product enters the eye.

NuBest Skin is an Independent Nu Skin Brand Affiliate. This website is independently operated and is not produced, endorsed, or approved by Nu Skin Enterprises, Inc.

Sources & References

1. Nu Skin Enterprises, Inc. — Official Product Information.
2. Australasian College of Dermatologists — Skin Cleansing Guidance.
3. Therapeutic Goods Administration — Cosmetics — Australian classification of cosmetic versus therapeutic claims.

Reviewed by the NuBest Skin Editorial Team. Last updated May 2026.