Castor & Tallow Shampoo Bar

FOR NORMAL/OILY HAIR:

I highly recommend using an apple cider vinegar rinse once a week while you first use this soap.

Because of the slightly higher alkaline nature of this saponified soap, paired with this soap's  ability to support the scalp's own oils, as well as the healthy fats this bar of soap contains, this soap may create a more alkaline environment in your hair/scalp, which can create some slight dandruff for a small number of people. Let me explain:

When there is an excess of lipids in the hair (oils, aka fats), the microbiome of the hair/scalp feeds off these lipids, and then releases oleic acid, which can sometimes irritate the scalp, creating dryness which manifests as what we call "dandruff". This may only occur for a small number of users, but can be the only slight drawback with the use of natural soaps.

When you use an apple cider vinegar rinse, you are adding a more acidic environment to your hair, combatting the alkaline environment that may come from those who have extra oil buildup due to the natural state of their hair paired with the use of this soap.

ACV (apple cider vinegar) Rinse Ratio - For every 1 cup of water, add 3 tablespoons of apple cider vinegar. I like to mix this in a small pot, where I add 2 cups of hot water, and then add 6 tablespoons of ACV. I'll bring it in the shower with me, and at the end of my shower, ill slowly pour a little on my scalp (be sure to avoid your eyes), and start to massage it into my scalp. Ill do this over and over again until ive used it all. I'll sightly rinse out my hair at the end, but like to leave a bit of the ACV rinse in my hair to have effect on the scalp.

And voila - this is a great way to balance the pH of your hair while using this shampoo bar if you naturally have normal/oily hair, without having to use the harsh, industrial detergents that are modern shampoos and conditioners.

This is chemistry at its finest. The reason you usually don't have to do this with modern liquid shampoos is that they are more neutrally balanced in their pH because of their harsh, liquid, synthetically derived additives like the pthalates, parabens, and sulfates. While these may create a more neutral pH, these ingredients are major endocrine disruptors and are a major piece to modern hair loss.

I would still highly recommend a natural shampoo bar like this soap shown on this page. Those with normal/oily hair MIGHT have to include this ACV as a way to balance the pH in a natural, healthy way. Keyword: might. Most will not need to do this, but this is just great info to know.

• Wet hair
• Rub the bar against your head

Thats it. Wet your hair and rub the shampoo bar against your hair and the suds and bubbles will begin to lather up.

Literally rub the bar of soap on your head. A little goes a long way!

The alkaline nature of the soap interacts well with the oils of the scalp or skin, allowing for the soap to create a sudsy, bubbly lather. If you simply try to scrub the soap between your palms to generate a lather, you'll notice it doesn't work well at all.

Once again, rub the bar on your hair or down your arms/legs (oiler zones) and the soap will begin to do its thing.

Tallow: Rich in collagen, vitamin A (retinol), vitamin D, vitamin K & K2 (K2 found predominantly in animal products), vitamin E, omega-3 fatty acids (of the SN2 position, only found in animal derived DHA/EPA), conjugated linoleic acid and so much more.

Castor Oil: Promotes hair growth and ins extremely moisturizing. It is prized for its ability to enhance lather, creating a thick, creamy foam that’s stable and long-lasting, even when used in small amounts. Castor oil is also a humectant, which means it draws moisture to the skin. This helps to keep skin hydrated and prevents dryness, especially in cold or dry climates.

Olive Oil: It is renowned for its moisturizing properties. Rich in antioxidants, especially vitamin E, it helps to nourish and protect the skin. Mild and Gentle: Olive oil is gentle and non-irritating, making it a perfect choice for sensitive skin, babies, or those with skin conditions like eczema. Oive oil adds conditioning properties to soap, leaving the skin soft and smooth. It doesn’t strip the skin of its natural oils, making it ideal for everyday use.

• Great for those with eczema, acne, dry skin, sensitive skin, psoriasis or really any kind of dermatitis
• Naturally nourishes
• Promotes hair growth
• Lathery and sudsy
• Conditions hair while washing it
• Adds to the hair and never strips it
• No industrial processing/chemicals

• Shampoo and condition with one single product
• Moisturize while gently cleansing
• Great for hair and scalp
• Effective on mustaches and beards
• It is also great on the body, if one has a lot of grease/oil to remove
• Perfect for those with skin sensitivities