Whipped Lard Skin Cream: "Tub O' Lard"

Did you know that lard (yes, pig fat!) is close in both lipid structure & pH to human sebum, making it highly compatible with our skin? While tallow has higher levels of saturated fatty acids and Vitamin E, lard has levels of  Vitamin D3, Retinol-A, and Choline that also outshine those of tallow by an average of 200-500%! Lard is also a softer fat by nature, making it even more of a melt like magic into your skin moisturizer!

Purslane, aka little hogweed, contains polysaccharides (natural humectants) that help keep skin hydrated. Purslane is also known for its antioxidant & anti-inflammatory properties.

The cool and tingly blend of Tea Tree, Coriander, Lime, and Wintergreen essential oils makes this a great wake up and refreshing moisturizer, especially fresh out of the shower! It's also a primo choice for a post gym slather to help eliminate any nasties you may have picked up on the mats or machines, and great for cuts, scrapes, bumps,  bruises, and even sore muscles! Being a softer fat, it even works wonders on hair!

We had a slight WHOOPS moment with the labels for our Tub O' Lard, and while it may say 10oz on the package, you are actually getting 12oz, so slather away!

About the ingredients:

Lard, while similar to tallow in many ways, has the distinction of being even closer in structure to our own sebum, making it highly compatible with our skins microbiome. Lard also has higher amounts of Vitamin D2 & D3, Zinc, and Choline than tallow. Of COURSE our lard comes from local farms that pasture raise their piggly wigglies.

Purslane, aka little hogweed, is a plant (a succulent, to be precise) that contains polysaccharides (natural humectants) that help keep skin hydrated. Purslane is also known for its antioxidant & anti-inflammatory properties, along with being rich in minerals such as magnesium, calcium, and potassium that can all help support skin repair and regeneration. While many regard purslane as a weed in our modern times, it has long been a cherished food and herbal medicine in many cultures around the globe, and we intend to give it its proper place in the spotlight!

Tea tree Oil, aka melaleuca oil, has been used by Aboriginal Australians for centuries to treat various skin conditions and has been shown to have numerous pathways to assist in treating bacterial & fungal skin conditions, preventing infection & promoting healing.

Coriander contains high amounts of linalool, a compound that has been shown to help promote healthy skin, plus soothe breakouts & muscle aches.

Lime contains cleansing properties along with promoting cell turnover.

Wintergreen aka Teaberry, has a signature pink hue, and has been shown to help relieve aches & pains, soothe dryness & irritation, and eliminate odor causing bacteria.