Exfoliating Grass-fed Tallow & Frankincense Soap

This exfoliating tallow soap is made by combining our traditional Azorean tallow soap with frankincense resin (Boswellia), carefully formulated to provide a gentle and skin-respecting exfoliation. As it is not an aggressive exfoliant, this soap is suitable for daily use.

Beef tallow is a lipid traditionally valued for its high compatibility with human skin. Scientific evidence suggests that structural lipids similar to those found in tallow can support the skin barrier and improve water retention, promoting more comfortable skin (Kowalska et al., 2017; Russell et al., 2024). Frankincense resin provides a light and natural exfoliation, helping to gently remove dead skin cells and leave the skin smoother and more even, without causing irritation. Frankincense resin is also recognised in the scientific literature for its anti-inflammatory, regenerative and skin-protective properties (Hamidpour et al., 2013; Lardos 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 beige unbleached parchment paper is also available.

Approximate weight:  100g

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

Main Benefits:
✨ Light and natural exfoliation
🧼 Effective cleansing without irritating the skin
❤️ Suitable for daily use
🧬 Tallow, due to its biocompatible lipid structure, supports the skin barrier
💧 Contributes to smoother, more comfortable skin
🌿 Free from fragrances, colourants, and chemical additives
🔄 Artisanal production

Directions for Use:  Lather the soap in the hands or apply directly onto wet skin. Massage gently, focusing on the desired areas, and rinse thoroughly. Suitable for daily use.

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.

Hamidpour, R., et al. (2013). Frankincense (Boswellia species): From the selection of traditional applications to the novel phytotherapy for the prevention and treatment of serious diseases. Journal of Traditional and Complementary Medicine, 3(4), 221–226.

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

Lardos, A., et al. (2011). Medicinal uses of frankincense. Journal of Ethnopharmacology, 138(3), 567–581.

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