Grass-fed Tallow & Plantain Soap

This soap combines Azorean grass-fed beef tallow with macerated plantain, a plant traditionally used to soothe and protect the skin.

Scientific literature describes plantain as a plant with anti-inflammatory, soothing, and antioxidant properties, associated with the presence of phenolic compounds, flavonoids, and mucilages. These components contribute to skin comfort and support the integrity of the skin barrier (Dawid-Pać, 2013; Kósa et al., 2021).

Studies further indicate that Plantago lanceolata extracts may support natural skin regeneration processes and help protect the skin against surface microorganisms, making it traditionally suitable for sensitive, irritated, or fragile skin.

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 beige parchment paper is also available.

Approximate weight:  100g

Ingredients:  Sodium Tallowate (Azorean Grass-Fed Beef Tallow), Sodium Cocoate (Coconut Oil), Sodium Olivate (Virgin Olive Oil), Plantago Lanceolata (Plantain), Aqua (Water).

Main Benefits:
🌿 Helps soothe skin irritation
🔬 Anti-inflammatory and antioxidant support
🛡 May help protect fragile or compromised skin
💧 Suitable for sensitive or reactive skin
❤️ 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 moisture retention
🌿 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.

Precautions:  For external use only. Avoid contact with mucous membranes. Discontinue use if irritation occurs.

Sources:
Dawid-Pać, R. (2013). Medicinal plants used in treatment of inflammatory skin diseases. Postępy Dermatologii i Alergologii, 30(3), 170–177.

Kósa, D., Pető, Á., Fenyvesi, F., Váradi, J., Vecsernyés, M., Gonda, S., Vasas, G., Fehér, P., Bácskay, I., & Ujhelyi, Z. (2021). Formulation of novel liquid crystal (LC) formulations with skin-permeation-enhancing abilities of Plantago lanceolata extract and their assessment on HaCaT cells. Molecules, 26(4), 1023.

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.

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