Fall is the season for rolling up your sleeves. Whether you're raking leaves, prepping the garden for winter, or tackling a few home projects before the first frost, your hands are doing more than their fair share of the work. With all that effort comes dirt, grease, and grit, and they deserve a little extra care once the job is done.
That's precisely why we created our Pumice tallow soap. Designed for gardeners, mechanics, painters, and anyone who loves a good hands-on project, this bar was made to clean even the dirtiest hands (or feet!) without stripping the skin. It's our all-natural alternative to harsh industrial soaps—the kind that clean fast but leave your skin cracked and dry.
A Little History of Pumice
Pumice has been used as a natural cleanser and exfoliant for centuries, long before modern soaps were invented. Formed from volcanic rock that cools so quickly it traps tiny air bubbles, pumice is lightweight, porous, and mildly abrasive.
Ancient civilizations, including the Greeks and Romans, prized pumice for its versatility. It was used to polish metal, smooth skin, and even in early forms of hygiene and beauty treatments.
Over time, its gentle yet powerful cleaning ability made it a staple for artisans and workers, from stonemasons to gardeners, who needed a natural way to remove dirt and grime without damaging their skin.
That same trusted ingredient now meets our nutrient-rich tallow base, creating a bar that's as timeless as it is effective.
What makes pumice so effective?
What makes pumice so effective today is the same thing that made it valuable centuries ago—its natural ability to lift away dirt while remaining gentle on skin. In our tallow soap, finely ground pumice serves as a gentle exfoliant that gently scrubs away paint, grease, and grit, while grass-fed tallow replenishes moisture and helps restore your skin's natural balance.
This isn't a harsh, chemical cleanser. It's a return to simple, reliable ingredients that get the job done. The result is a deep clean that leaves your hands soft, smooth, and ready for another day's work.
Why you should have pumice soap in your workshop or mudroom
Pumice tallow soap isn't just for one type of work; it's for any pair of hands that gets dirty doing what they love. Keep a bar by the sink in your garage, garden shed, or kitchen. It's especially useful for:
Gardeners removing soil and sap after fall planting or pruning.
Mechanics washing off oil, grease, and grime without synthetic solvents.
Painters or crafters scrubbing away pigments and adhesives.
Weekend DIYers who spend their Saturdays with tools instead of touchscreens.
It's tough enough for heavy-duty messes, yet gentle enough to use daily, making it a staple for anyone who believes clean doesn't have to mean harsh.
Is pumice soap good for all seasons?
As fall transitions into winter, our hands continue to bear the brunt of our routines, from yard work and firewood to indoor crafts and repairs. Keeping them healthy and hydrated starts with choosing the right soap. Our Pumice tallow soap is unscented, hardworking, and designed to leave your hands clean, smooth, and ready for whatever comes next.
So when you wrap up the day's work, your hands often tell the story of all you've built, planted, or fixed. This time, let them rest easy with a soap that honors that effort.
Strong enough for the job. Gentle enough for every day.
