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4oz Bar
THE HEALTHY PORCUPINE® - OPT OUT OF THE CHEMICAL LIFESTYLE™
All natural, handmade tallow based soaps that are free of palm oil.
We take pride in the fact that our products are truly 100% natural and free of palm oil.
We do not use chemical fragrance oils, dyes, or preservatives.
We also use locally sourced ingredients whenever possible- all tallow that is used is from grass-fed cows and comes from local New Hampshire farms. Our soaps are long-lasting hard bars, with a luxurious lather that leaves your skin feeling soft and rinses off clean.
We truly believe you've never used anything like it!
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CEDARWOOD
Cedarwood essential oil has an earthy, woodsy and slightly sweet scent.
It is warming and relaxing, helping ease nervous tension and bring clarity. Good for oily, acne prone skin.
Net weight: 4 oz
INGREDIENTS
Saponified (grass-fed tallow, coconut oil, extra virgin olive oil), cedarwood essential oil
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COFFEE
Coffee is not just for drinking!
Coffee adds wonderful characteristics to soap that many people would benefit from. Some advantages of coffee soap are:
CAFFEINE:
An effective vasoconstrictor (constricts blood vessels) that helps reduce inflammation and swelling. This also helps even out skin tone.
ANTI-OXIDENTS:
Skin infections and sensitivity will be decreased by reducing free radicals on the skin.
PHYTOSTEROL:
Helps with moisture retention and provides sun protection.
The coffee grounds act as a natural deodorizer, so it's excellent for keeping on hand when cooking in the kitchen. The grounds also act as a mild exfoliant to keep your skin soft, glowing and odor free.
Our soap contains pure coffee essential oil, not a synthetic fragrance! Coffee essential oil is energizing, warming and invigorating. It helps us relax and clear our minds.
The coffee in our soap is made with a local roaster, Granite Ledge Coffee based in Canterbury, NH.
Net weight: 4 oz
INGREDIENTS
Saponified (grass-fed tallow, coconut oil, extra virgin olive oil), Granite Ledge coffee, coffee grounds, coffee essential oil
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EUCALYPTUS PEPPERMINT
Peppermint has a minty aroma while eucalyptus has an earthy aroma - combining the two oils produces a wonderful fresh scent.
This is an excellent bar for using in the shower as eucalyptus oil helps support the respiratory system.
Net weight: 4 oz
INGREDIENTS
Saponified (grass-fed tallow, coconut oil, extra virgin olive oil), eucalyptus and peppermint essential oil.
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LAVENDER TEA TREE
Lavender is naturally soothing and calming. Our lavender soap is a wonderful choice for a before bed bath or shower, as the lavender essential oils can help provide a sedative effect for a calm and relaxing sleep.
Lavender is also a natural antidepressant, sedative and detoxifier.
Tea Tree essential oil has antiviral, antibacterial and anti-fungal properties.
Net weight: 4 oz
INGREDIENTS
Saponified (grass-fed tallow, coconut oil, extra virgin olive oil), lavender, tea tree essential oil.
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LEMONGRASS
Lemongrass oil is refreshing and energizing.
It also is used for clearing up oily skin and acne. Other benefits include being used as a muscle and skin toner, revitalizes the body and mind, and helps with infections.
Net weight: 4 oz
INGREDIENTS
Saponified (grass-fed tallow, coconut oil, extra virgin olive oil), lemongrass essential oil.
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PINE TAR 20%
Pine Tar has a tremendous history of being used for its anti-fungal, anti-inflammatory, and anti-bacterial properties. People have used pine tar in soap for dry skin, psoriasis, eczema, rosacea, rashes, poison ivy, among others.
The pine tar we use in our soaps is authentic, highest grade kiln burned pine tar from Sweden. Auson makes pine tar the old fashioned way by burning pine tree stumps in kilns. This method is also known as, "genuine peasant made tar". For our customers to receive the maximum benefit of pine tar, each bar of soap contains 20% pine tar!
What is Pine Tar?
Pine tar is a byproduct of burning wood. When certain types of trees are burned, the resin inside of them can change with heat and pressure to become wood tar. This tar has been used for thousands of years for a wide variety of applications, from waterproofing ships to sealing exterior wood to treating skin conditions like psoriasis or eczema. Today, pine tar is used as a natural soap that can be a relief for psoriasis, dandruff, eczema, and bug bites. Because it is biodegradable, it is perfect for outdoor use, making it a favorite of campers, loggers, etc.
Why is pine tar soap good for the skin?
Pine tar is an ingredient that makes great soaps and shampoos for sensitive skin. One of the most important ways pine tar protects and soothes skin is by providing protection from skin irritants. Some of the biggest causes of skin irritation are bacteria and fungi. These microorganisms that live on our skin can quickly overgrow and cause irritation and skin conditions like acne, dry, flaky skin, and even dandruff. Because pine tar is a natural antimicrobial agent, it prevents these forms of bacteria from causing damage to your skin, keeping you feeling comfortable and looking great.
Is it dangerous? I thought tar was carcinogenic?
Pine tar is completely safe for external use. While tar made from petroleum is known to be carcinogenic, it is derived from oil and contains large amounts of benzene. Pine tar is created from wood and is a completely different set of chemicals from petroleum tar. Pine tar is a natural product that has been used for generations.
Net weight: 4 oz
INGREDIENTS
Saponified (grass-fed tallow, coconut oil, extra virgin olive oil), Auson kiln burned pine tar