"Teets n' Trotters" pure lard oap is handcrafted in small batches using organic ingredients here at our farm in Judique Nova Scotia, Canada. We use the fat from our own pastured heritage pigs, or from other small certifed organic farms in Cape Breton. 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 a mild, gentle cleanser that conditions skin very well. 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.
Goat milk in soap is a gentle exfoliant and contains natural fats that help seal in moisture, creating softer, smoother skin. The gentle cleansing ability of goat milk prevents it from stripping away your skin's natural oils and healthy bacteria, reducing inflammation and making it a great choice for irritated and problematic skin. We hand milk our own herd of Alpine dairy goats, so you can be sure that the milk we use is of the freshest quality!
This lard and goat milk soap is ideal for everyday use as a hand, face, body, and shampoo bar. Since using our lard-based bars, I no longer need to apply hand moisturizer multiple times per day. I used to practically live in a bottle of lotion! My hands were constantly dried out from washing them, even when using other 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.
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.
Teets n' Trotters - Pure Lard and Goat Milk Soap
This soap is crafted from three simple ingredients: Organic Pastured Lard, Organic Goat Milk, and Food Grade Sodium Hydroxide (Lye.)
All ingredients added/infused in any of these beauties are either wildcrafted from the woods here at the farm, grown by us using non-certified organic methods, or sourced from other local small organic growers. We do NOT use any preservatives, imported ingredients, dyes, colorants, or fragrances, including essential oils.