🐷 Why Lard Deserves a Spot in Your Skincare:
When people hear the word lard, they usually picture biscuits, not beauty bars. But I’m here to change that. At Sultry Scents, I use lard in many of my handcrafted soaps—and once you see what it can do for your skin, you’ll understand why it’s one of my best-kept secrets.
✨ So, why lard?
Lard is a natural, old-school fat that’s been used for centuries to create rich, creamy soaps. It’s incredibly similar in composition to the oils your own skin produces, which makes it ultra-moisturizing and gentle—especially for dry or sensitive skin.
Unlike some trendy oils that come with a heavy price tag and mixed results, lard gives soap a velvety lather, hard, long-lasting bar, and a nourishing clean without stripping your skin.
🧬 Skin-Deep Science: Why Your Skin Loves Lard
Here’s where it gets fascinating: lard is one of the most biocompatible ingredients you can put on your skin. It’s rich in oleic acid, a fatty acid that also happens to be a major component of human sebum (your skin’s natural oil). That means your body instantly recognizes it and absorbs it easily—helping restore moisture, soften rough patches, and soothe irritation without clogging pores.
It’s not just great for skincare—lard has been used in medical applications, too. Pig fat and tissue are so similar to human biology that they’ve been used in heart valve transplants, wound healing treatments, and organ transplant research. It might sound wild, but it’s true: pig tissue has saved lives, and lard has helped heal skin in ways few plant-based oils can match.
🌿 Skin Benefits You’ll Love:
- Rich in Vitamin D – Supports healthy skin cell growth and repair
- Deep moisturization – Helps soothe and soften dry, irritated skin
- Harder bar = longer lasting – So you get more bang for your buck
- Mild and gentle – Ideal for sensitive skin, babies, and even eczema-prone types
👵🏻 Not Just a “Grandma Ingredient”
Sure, it’s traditional—but it’s far from outdated. Many high-end soap makers (especially in Europe) still use lard because it works beautifully with other oils and butters like olive, coconut, or shea. I blend it to perfection with skin-loving ingredients for that luxurious Sultry Scents feel you know and love.
🌎 Bonus: It’s Sustainable
Using lard is actually a win for sustainability. It’s a byproduct of the meat industry that would otherwise go to waste—so by using it, I’m helping reduce waste and create something beautiful and nourishing in the process.
In short? Lard makes luscious soap.
It’s not greasy. It’s not old-fashioned. It’s just incredibly good for your skin—and smart enough for science.
If you’ve never tried a lard-based bar before, I dare you to lather up and see what all the fuss is about. You might just become a believer.
