Azorean Tallow Soap

Handcrafted in the Azores, this soap is made with grass-fed beef tallow as its main ingredient, a lipid traditionally valued for its high compatibility with human skin. Scientific research indicates that structural lipids similar to those found in tallow can support the skin barrier and improve water retention, promoting more hydrated, comfortable skin (Kowalska et al., 2017; Russell et al., 2024). Additional studies show that tallow-derived formulations can significantly increase skin hydration, contributing to improved elasticity and overall skin comfort (Abd Rahman et al., 2011).

The soap is wrapped in a reusable beeswax cloth 🐝. Colour may vary between batches due to the artisanal nature of production. An alternative packaging option in unbleached parchment paper is also available.

Approximate weight: 100g

Ingredients: Sodium Tallowate (Beef Tallow), Sodium Cocoate (Coconut Oil), Sodium Olivate (Virgin Olive Oil), Aqua (Water).

Main Benefits:
✨ Gentle cleansing without dryness or tightness
❤️ Suitable for all stages of life, including children and during pregnancy
🧬 Tallow, due to its lipid structure highly compatible with human skin, supports the skin barrier and natural hydration
💧 Helps maintain the skin’s natural moisture balance
🌿 Free from fragrances, colourants, and chemical additives
🔄 Artisanal, small-batch production

Directions for Use: Apply the soap to wet hands or directly onto wet skin. Gently massage and rinse thoroughly for clean, comfortable, and hydrated skin.

Precautions: For external use only. Avoid contact with mucous membranes.

Sources:
Abd Rahman, N. F., et al. (2011). High-yield lipase-catalyzed synthesis of Engkabang fat esters for the cosmetic industry. Bioresource Technology, 102(3), 2168–2176.

Kowalska, M., et al. (2017). Assessment of a stable cosmetic preparation based on enzymatically interesterified fat proposed in the prevention of atopic dermatitis. Acta Poloniae Pharmaceutica, 74(2), 465–476.

Russell, M. F., et al. (2024). Tallow, rendered animal fat, and its biocompatibility with skin: A scoping review. Cureus, 16(5), e60981.