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Old Fashioned Lard Soap – Peony

$7.00

Lard soap is a gentle, moisturizing, and nourishing soap that can be beneficial for many skin types, especially those with sensitive or dry skin. Made from rendered pig fat, it is rich in vitamins and fatty acids that mimic the natural oils of human skin. It creates a mild, creamy lather that can help soothe skin conditions like acne, eczema, and psoriasis.

Ingredients: lard, coconut oil, castor oil, essential oil, sodium hydroxide

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Skin health benefits

Moisturizing and hydrating. Lard’s fatty acid profile is very similar to that of human skin’s natural oils, allowing it to absorb easily and deeply moisturize. This can lead to softer, smoother, and more hydrated skin.
Non-comedogenic. Contrary to some misconceptions, lard has a low comedogenic (pore-clogging) rating. It can help cleanse the skin without blocking pores, and some users even report it helps with acne-prone skin.
Soothes skin conditions. Lard soap is gentle and can help reduce redness and inflammation associated with conditions like rosacea, eczema, and psoriasis.
Rich in vitamins. When made with pasture-raised pig lard, the soap is rich in vitamins A, D, and E. These vitamins help with cell repair, reduce inflammation, and can promote collagen production, potentially reducing the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles.
Mild and gentle. Its similarity to human skin composition gives lard soap a skin-compatible pH. It’s a mild cleanser that doesn’t strip the skin of its natural oils, making it ideal for those with sensitive skin.

General benefits

Long-lasting bar. Lard is a hardening agent for soap, which means bars made with lard tend to be hard and durable. This prevents them from turning into a mushy blob in the soap dish, making them last longer than some other natural soap bars.
Luxurious and creamy lather. Lard soap produces a creamy, stable, and luxurious lather. This is especially true when it’s combined with other oils, such as coconut or olive oil.
Sustainable and ethical. Using lard in soap-making is a resourceful and eco-conscious practice. Since lard is a byproduct of the meat industry, using it for soap helps reduce waste and ensures the whole animal is utilized.