CATERINA (*) lard soap - Fig & Lemon

Old fashioned, cold process lard soap, from my "soaping with Saints" series.

(*) denotes this soap's scent is gender neutral, if that is your preference.

Caterina (Saint Catherine of Siena) - Fresh green fig and crisp lemon.

Catherine of Siena was a laywoman associated with the Dominican Order, was a mystic, activist, and author who had a great influence on Italian literature and the Catholic Church. Canonized in 1461, she is also a Doctor of the Church.

Sizes Available:

• Full Bar Size: 4 oz minimum net weight
• Soap shaving samples (pictured): Quantities limited. 1.5 oz simply packaged in a plastic baggie, with variety written in marker. These are intended for sampling, use in mesh soap saver bags, travel, or fabric bags as scented drawer/closet sachets. Please refer to the website for scent description and ingredients, if needed.

Ingredients: Lard, Castor Oil, Distilled Water, Sodium Hydroxide, Fragrance, Color (Unless unscented "Maria" soap)

About Old Fashioned Cold Process Lard Soap:
Lard soaps yield a gentle cleansing action, soft and creamy lather and a bar that is hard and long-lasting. All soaps are hand poured, trimmed, beveled and polished during the curing process. All bars have natural variation in finish and color due to the nature of being handcrafted, and there can be variation from batch to batch.

Old fashioned lard soap is made through a cold process, using lye, which creates a chemical reaction between the fat, yielding... soap. Contrary to popular belief, lye soap isn't harsh. Soap that is properly cured will not be drying or irritating to the skin. Lard is a fat most similar to the sebum produced by our own skin, making it gentle and suitable for sensitive or dry skin.