Lard

Using lard in cold process soap making offers several benefits:

Slow Tracing: Lard causes the soap mixture to trace slowly, meaning it takes longer to thicken. This allows soap makers more time to work with the blend, which is beneficial for intricate designs or advanced techniques.

Creamy Lather: Lard contributes to a creamy and stable lather in soap. This enhances the overall cleansing experience and can provide a luxurious feel to the soap.

Moisturizing Properties: While lard is not as moisturizing as some other oils, it still adds a level of conditioning to the soap. When combined with more moisturizing oils, it helps create a well-balanced soap that cleanses without drying the skin.

Hardness: Lard contributes to the hardness of the soap bar. A harder soap bar tends to last longer and withstands moisture better, leading to a more durable product.

Historical Significance: For those interested in traditional or historical soap making, lard has been a staple ingredient for centuries. Using lard in soap making can be a nod to traditional methods and recipes.

Cost-Effective: Lard is often more cost-effective than some specialty oils, making it an economical choice for soap makers, especially when crafting large batches.

• Country of Origin: Canada
• INCI: Lard
• Source: Rendered lard from a Canadian food-grade manufacturer.
• Processing: Refined, Bleached and Deodorized (RBD).
• Appearance: White solid.
• Odour: Characteristically mild, with the natural lard odour removed during the refining process.
• Composition: Refined lard.
• Contains: Food-grade antioxidants and processing aids (BHA, Citric Acid, and Butylated hydroxytoluene) to maintain product stability.
• Moisture Content: Less than 0.1%
• Microbial Stability: Due to its extremely low moisture content, this product does not support microbial growth under normal storage conditions.
• Shelf Life: As this is a food-grade product, the manufacturer recommends that it be used within 1 year when stored in its original, tightly sealed container under recommended storage conditions.
• Storage: Store tightly sealed in a cool, dry location away from direct sunlight and sources of heat.
  

This lard is sourced from a Canadian food-grade manufacturer and is refined, bleached, and deodorized (RBD) to produce a clean, white fat with a neutral odour that is well suited for cosmetic, soap, and personal care formulations. The refining process removes the natural lard colour and odour while preserving the functional properties that make lard a valued ingredient in soaps, balms, salves, body butters, and other anhydrous formulations.

Food-grade antioxidants and processing aids are included during manufacturing to help maintain product quality and shelf stability. Due to its moisture content of less than 0.1%, this product does not support microbial growth under normal storage conditions.