100 Percent (organic) Tallow with infused Kawakawa
Scented with: Peppermint/Fir needle/Cedarwood/Lemongrass/Spearmint EO
Description
Recently, I began looking for a new source of organic tallow and found that it’s both harder to come by and more expensive than I had anticipated. Combined with the time and care it takes to render the fat myself — and the work involved in harvesting and drying herbs for the infused soaps — I’ve had to slightly adjust my soap prices.
Thank you for your ongoing support — it means a lot and helps me continue crafting the high-quality, handmade soaps you love.
Scented with Peppermint/Fir needle/Cedarwood/Lemongrass/Spearmint essential oil.
(Unfortunately I had to change the scent, as the new safety regulations for essential oils - in this case spearmint - has changed and one can only use it in very tiny amounts. Let me know whether you like it.)
100% tallow (The fat came from an organic farm here in the Marlborough Sounds and was rendered by us - we do render all our tallow ourselves).
I infused the tallow with kawakawa powder (from our garden, dehydrated and milled into a fine powder) and spirulina.
I developed a specialised recipe to enhance the lather of this 100% tallow soap.
Please be aware that natural colours do fade after a while, so might not look as bright and crisp as on the photo.
The tallow that I use for the soaps is organic, but it's not officially certified. The farm I get it from used to be certified, but they now planted heaps of native trees on their property (because they are very environmentally conscious). Unfortunately they needed to spray roundup in these places (not on their paddocks, where the animals graze though) and therefore lost their organic certification.
I use tallow from our own sheep as well (which are organically kept - no chemicals involved), but again, we are not certified.
The butterfly soaps weigh about 95/96g.
Soap ingredients:
Saponified fats: 100% Organic Tallow (infused with kawakawa powder and spirulina).
Water, Glycerine*, Citric Acid, Sugar, Essential Oil, kawakawa powder
*Please note that I don't put any extra glycerine into the soap - this is just the glycerine that is created naturally during the soap making process.
According to NZ labelling rules the final ingredients of a product have to be listed.
Properties of oils / materials used:
| Tallow | Provides excellent hardness to soap for long-lasting bars. Produces a creamy lather with good cleansing properties. Contains skin-friendly vitamins A, D, E, and K. Natural antioxidants help protect the skin. All our tallow originates from pasture-raised beef and sheep in the Marlborough Sounds, sourced directly from farms and rendered by us to ensure the best quality. |
| Citric acid | in your soap serves a dual purpose. It helps your soap perform well in hard water by preventing mineral build up, ensuring a rich lather. Additionally, it acts as a natural preservative, extending the soap's shelf life for a longer-lasting product you'll enjoy. |
| Sugar | Added to soap recipes to increase lather and bubbles. Acts as a natural humectant, attracting moisture to the skin. |
| Kawakawa | a native New Zealand plant, has held a special place in Maori culture for centuries. Maori people have traditionally used Kawakawa leaves in various ways, harnessing their unique properties for their well-being. The leaves were collected from our garden in the Kenepuru Sound. |
| Essential Oils | It's important to note that while essential oils have gained popularity for their natural origins, they can be potent and should be used with care. Essential oils may trigger allergies or skin sensitivities in some individuals, and their usage often requires dilution and proper knowledge. Which is why we’re very careful in our usage of them and often prefer to use Fragrance oils. We adhere to European safety regulations and never put more than 3% into our oils and usually use a mix of Essential oils to really be on the safe side here. As with our fragrance oils, we only buy from reputable sellers. |
