'Candiano' pure lard soap is handcrafted in small batches using organic ingredients here at our farm in Judique, Nova Scotia, Canada. We use the lard from our own non-certified organic pasture-raised heritage pigs, or from another local small-scale certified organic farm here in Cape Breton.  Much care is taken in the sourcing of these fats if they come from off farm to ensure ethical practices are being used for a care of life and a high quality ingredient.  The fat is then hand-rendered on our wood cookstove or through our off-grid solar system on sunny days using a slow-cooker.  And then it’s turned into soap!
 
Lard soap is mild and highly moisturizing, leaving your skin feeling smooth and…moisturized!  It creates a rich, creamy lather that does not dry or irritate your skin. Believe it or not, the fat cells in pigs are very similar to the structure of human cells. Both are largely composed of saturated fats, making lard easily absorbed by our skin, as well as extremely soothing and nourishing. Lard bars are hard and long-lasting and are great for sensitive and allergic skin.
 
Canadiano is created using a strongly brewed coffee with the addition of coffee grounds.  Coffee is known to be beneficial for pulling scents from the skin - think of the smell of garlic or onions on your hands after cooking.  Coffee grounds add an extra exfoliating touch to this soap, helpful for those who work with their hands and need a good scrub at the end of the day, like gardeners or mechanics!
 
This soap is ideal for everyday use as a hand, face, and body bar. Since using our lard-based bars, I no longer struggle with chronically dry hands.  I used to practically live in a bottle of lotion!  My hands were constantly dried out from washing them, even when using plant-based handmade soaps. So I can attest to the incredibly nourishing capabilities of lard soap with its built in moisturizing abilities, even in the dead of winter on the east coast of Canada!
 
As this soap is handmade from whole, unprocessed ingredients, there will be natural variations in each batch of soap. No two bars will ever be the same! But we think that’s pretty cool and only adds to the beauty of artisan creations. 
 
Thank you for supporting our small farm as well as other small growers and producers in Nova Scotia.  We value your purchase and are grateful to be able to provide you with healthy, non-toxic offerings for your home and body.
 
For more information on our soaps and Hair of the Hog Botanicals, be sure to read our blog that delves into our process here at Twisted Roots Farm and the inspiration for creating these handcrafted offerings.