Description
No scent/fragrance, to make this a soap very suitable for people with sensitive skin and skin problems.
I used quince juice instead of water.
Instead of 100% tallow I used 85%, with coconut oil and castor oil which will guarantee more lather/foam than the 100% tallow soaps.
This time I used all organic oils in this soap.
(Unfortunately I forgot to mention that on the label, but didn't want to waste the paper, so just left it like that).
Just to clarify:
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.
Soap ingredients:
Saponified fats: 85% (organic) Tallow, Organic Coconut Oil, Organic Castor Oil
Quince Juice (from our own garden, home-made), Glycerine*, Citric Acid.
*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. |
| Coconut Oil | Creates a bubbly and effective cleansing lather. Adds firmness to soap bars for durability. Contains natural antioxidants to provide some skin protection. |
| Castor Oil | Attracts moisture to the skin, ensuring hydration. Enhances lather and bubbles for a satisfying wash. Contains vitamin E and essential fatty acids for some skin nourishment. |
| 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. |
