A handmade soap bar made using the hot processed soap method. We begin by producing our own distilled water. This  is infused with rosemary and orange peels from our own yard using our distiller, which produces a fragrant hydrosol water.

    Next we add aloe vera, also harvested from our yard, to the hydrosol water. It makes the soap creamier and also adds a gel smoothness to the bar's texture.

   Our objective when formulating a recipe is to produce a well balanced soap that will leave the skin feeling clean and fresh without drying it out.

    The lion's share of this soap is made using beef tallow. On it's own tallow is a very well balanced ingredient besides providing benefits for the skin. Olive oil was added to soften the soap a little, and to increase it's ability to condition the skin. We added coconut oil to boost the cleansing power and also give the soap more durability. Coconut oil also increases the soap's bubbling action. Finally, we used castor oil, which is well known for it's benefits for one's hair along with the increase in the bubbling action, creaminess, and conditioning for one's skin. All in all, castor oil is a terrific addition.

    These bars are scented with  "Tropical Fruit" fragrance oil. It smells sweet and delicious. It's a favorite around here.

    Each individual bar weighs around 5.5oz. They are big bars, but they fit comfortably in the hand thanks to a careful beveling of all the edges and corners.