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Your 2024 Tallow Soaps and Balms Wrapped!

December 11, 2024 Tiffany Rinehart
Tallow Soap Variety

As we wrap up the year, it’s time to dive into the numbers that made 2024 shine! Inspired by Spotify’s Wrapped, we’re sharing the highlights of your love for our tallow soaps and balms. From best-sellers to global adventures, here’s your year in review.

Top 5 Products of the Year

1. Pure tallow soap

Taking the crown as 2024’s top seller, this gentle favorite proves that sometimes less is truly more. Beloved for its simple, nourishing formula, it’s the ultimate classic that never goes out of style.

2. Pine Tar 20% tallow soap

A rugged runner-up with a loyal fanbase! Darlene’s favorite is perfect for tough skin challenges and packed with earthy charm. It’s the heavy hitter that keeps you feeling refreshed and restored.

3. Tallow Balm, Unscented

Your unscented MVP of the year! Whether you’re soothing dry skin or protecting against harsh weather, this balm does it all—no wonder it’s a classic.

4. Orange Clove tallow soap

Our most popular scent stole the spotlight yet again! With its warm, spicy aroma, it’s a cozy treat that makes every season feel like the holidays.

5. Cedarwood tallow soap

Bringing earthy sophistication to your skincare, Cedarwood tallow soap rounds out the list. It’s a woodsy escape in a bar, perfect for grounding your routine. 

Fun Stats From 2024

  • Top Seller: Pure tallow soap—your ride-or-die!

  • Needs More Love: Lavender & Tea Tree tallow soap. This hidden gem has been flying under the radar. Is 2025 the year it gets its time to shine?

  • Top Blog Engagement: Surprisingly, our 2022 blog post, “What is Lye, and Why Is It Used in Soap?”, continues to spark curiosity and rack up clicks.

  • State with the Most Orders: California takes the crown! Sunshine and soap go hand in hand.

  • Busiest Sales Month: November. Whether it’s prepping for gifts or indulging in self-care, it’s clear November is a big month for tallow love. Plus, it’s our annual Small Business Saturday sale!

  • Furthest our Products Have Traveled: All the way to Singapore! From local fans to global admirers, our products are truly making waves.

Founder Favorites:

  • Jen’s Favorite: Lavender Spearmint Soap. It’s the perfect balance of relaxing and refreshing—a spa day in a bar!

  • Darlene’s Favorite: Pine Tar 20% Soap. For its powerhouse performance and campfire-like aroma.

Looking Ahead to 2025

What will next year bring? Maybe Lavender & Tea Tree tallow soap will have its breakout moment, or perhaps we’ll see some new contenders in the top 5. Stay tuned for exciting product launches and more ways to elevate your self-care routine.

Thank You for an Amazing Year!

Whether you were lathering up with Orange Clove tallow soap or keeping it classic with our Pure tallow soap, your love and support made 2024 unforgettable. Here’s to another year of glowing skin, new favorites, and global adventures!

What was your top pick of the year? Let us know in the comments or tag us on social media with your 2024 tallow soap and balm wrapped.

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How can tallow soaps and balms with essential oils help my skin?

January 7, 2024 Tiffany Rinehart

Aside from our Pure Tallow soap and Unscented balm, all of our products have essential oils that add to the benefits of tallow. From the zesty allure of citrus oils to the soothing embrace of plant-based oils and the robust richness of pine tar and coffee, each section unveils unique qualities within our soaps and balms. So, let's dive in and discover the transformative power of these natural ingredients on your skin.

Citrus Essential Oils

Citrus essential oils offer more than just a refreshing scent. They contain invigorating properties that contribute to the overall health of your skin. 

  • Antioxidant Boost - Citrus essential oils like lemon, lime, and orange are rich in vitamin C, a natural antioxidant that helps neutralize free radicals. This antioxidant boost protects the skin from environmental stressors and supports collagen production, promoting a more youthful complexion.

  • Brightening and Revitalizing - Citrus essential oils have natural acids, such as citric acid and alpha-hydroxy acids. These naturally occurring compounds brighten the skin by gently exfoliating dead cells, revealing a radiant and revitalized complexion. These acids also promote cell turnover, diminishing dullness and leaving the skin looking refreshed and renewed.

  • Cleansing Properties - Citrus essential oils also play a pivotal role in skin cleansing. Their astringent properties make them great for tightening pores and regulating oil production. They also cut through impurities and excess oil, leaving the skin thoroughly cleansed and refreshed. From makeup residue to environmental pollutants, citrus oils can contribute to a clean start for your skin.

Plant-Based Essential Oils

Explore the diverse benefits of plant-based essential oils, such as Lavender, Eucalyptus, Lemongrass, Rosemary, and more.

  • Lavender's Calming Effect - Lavender essential oil is known for its remarkable ability to calm and soothe the skin, creating relief for skin in need. Whether addressing irritation or simply offering a moment of relaxation, lavender's calming properties make it a gentle companion in your skincare routine, providing a touch of serenity to your daily ritual.

  • Eucalyptus and Lemongrass Invigoration - Eucalyptus and lemongrass essential oils are known for their energizing aromas that awaken the senses, offering a burst of freshness that lingers on the skin. Eucalyptus and lemongrass promote a feeling of invigoration that goes beyond the surface, making each skincare moment a rejuvenating journey.

  • Skin Toning & Scent Reducing – Rosemary essential oil is your skin's companion in toning and revitalization. Uncover how this botanical powerhouse aids in improving overall complexion by promoting skin elasticity and tone. It is also great for removing harsh scents from your skin when working in the kitchen or outside.  

Exfoliation & More

The transformative properties of coffee essential oil, coffee grinds, pumice, and pine tar essential oil reveal a path to smoother, rejuvenated, and delightfully pampered skin.

  • Coffee & Pumice for Exfoliation - Indulge in the rejuvenating properties of coffee essential oil as it takes center stage in exfoliation along with our Pumice tallow soap. Pumice and coffee contain a natural grittiness that is perfect for buffing away dead skin cells and revealing a smoother, more radiant complexion beneath.

  • Pine Tar's Soothing Abilities - Pine tar oil is known to have potent antibacterial and antifungal properties, unveiling its efficacy in addressing a spectrum of skin conditions, including acne and other minor skin ailments. There is also a gentle side of pine tar, which can soothe irritated skin. Over the years, pine tar has become a go-to for sensitive or problematic skin types, offering a calming touch that harmonizes with your skin's natural balance.

Embrace the benefits of these natural ingredients, and let your skincare routine become a daily celebration of self-care. Our commitment to crafting products that reduce unnecessary chemicals and encourage your skin's resilience is unwavering. Here's to radiant, nourished, and healthy skin!

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