Why Lard?

• Lard is rich in omega-3 fatty acids, vitamins E & A.
• Human cell membranes are largely composed of saturated fats, just like the ones found in lard.
• This is the main reason soaps based on animal fats have nourishing properties that plant-based fats don’t.
• Our pasture-raised, heritage hog lard is even cleaner and less processed than the most organic and sustainable of purchased, processed, packaged and transported oils and fats.
• Fat is removed and saved when our animal is processed, then simmered over low heat and the impurities skimmed off.
• In short, lard is healthier for you, better for the environment and creates a longer-lasting bar. It gives us all a win/win/win.

How Does It Hold Up Under Shipping?

Doesn't It Stink?

• Not at all. 
• The impurities are what can smell. They are removed during rendering.
• If your lard smells bad, it's bad and you should toss it.
• Lard has been used for centuries to make the lightest, flakiest pastries and the most irresistible tamales.
• It has also been used for centuries as face and body cream. It's a natural match for the oils in our skin and is incredibly gentle and an exceptional barrier for locking in moisture.

Can Soap Made with Milk & Lard Go Bad?

• While not all homemade soaps have a long shelf-life, lard checks in at the long end of a general 3-5 years guideline.
• If you are going to store it before use, it's best if the bars have some air flow but are out of direct sunlight and less humidity is better.
• You can always give it the sniff test and toss it if it doesn't pass.
• Some goat milk products, such as lotions, need to be refrigerated and even then have a short shelf-life. That's because the milk is still "dairy" when it's mixed in a lotion. 
• When used in soap making, both the milk and the lard go through "Saponification", literally becoming soap. It's no longer milk or lard.
• We hope that you will use it rather than put it in storage, fall in love with it, and buy more!