How to care for your soap
A note on tallow soap. Because my bars are made with tallow and skin-loving oils rather than synthetic hardeners, they soften more quickly when wet. That's a sign of a real, natural bar — and a little care goes a long way toward making it last.
01
Use a draining soap dish
Standing water is the enemy of a handmade bar. A slotted or raised dish lets water drain and air circulate, so your soap dries out between uses instead of sitting in a puddle.
02
Let it breathe between uses
After each wash, set your bar somewhere with good airflow. Even a few hours of air drying extends the life of the bar significantly — tallow soap hardens back up beautifully once it's dry.
03
Store away from heat and light
Keep unused bars in a cool, dry spot out of direct sunlight. A linen closet or drawer works perfectly. Heat and humidity will shorten the bar's life before you even open it.
04
Cut larger bars in half
If your bar feels generous, slice it in two. Use one half and store the other. Less surface area exposed to water means each piece lasts longer and stays firmer.
05
Rotate your bars
If you keep a few bars on hand, rotate them so each one gets a chance to fully air dry between uses. A bar that rests between uses will outlast one that's used daily without a break.
06
Save every last bit
When your bar gets small, press the remnant onto a fresh bar or toss it in a mesh soap saver bag. Nothing goes to waste — those end pieces still lather beautifully and deserve to be used.
Each bar is made in small batches and cured for a minimum of four weeks before it reaches you.
