Do you have a sensitive scalp? Or are you just getting used to natural care?
If you have come across my Tallowmar soap shelf and are wondering which soap might be right for you, I will share with you a small overview of how I use these soaps myself and how others have experienced them.
All my soaps are made from pure beef tallow. It is a wonderful natural ingredient that nourishes the skin without clogging pores or drying. But every soap has its own character, its own balance. Just like the cattle they are named after.
🛁 Body soap - when the skin needs more tenderness
If you have dry or sensitive skin that tends to flake or get irritated, I recommend starting with a body soap.
It is deeply moisturizing, creamy and very gentle.
I use body soap only when I feel that the skin needs more care - for example, in winter, after being in the sun or when the skin has started to flake.
💡 If the skin has been sunburned, it is worth waiting until the redness and sensitivity have subsided and only then gently use soap.
Customers have said it helps them avoid chapping and dryness even without cream.
💡 If you have very sensitive or easily irritated skin, I definitely recommend a soap that does not contain essential oils. Soaps with essential oils may smell wonderful, but they can sometimes cause irritation for sensitive skin.
My soap selection also includes soap without added fragrances. Although beef tallow itself has a natural, mild scent, these soaps are as neutral as possible. They are also good for children and those who avoid smells.
💆♀️ Universal soap - or washing body and hair
Some of my soaps, for example Highland, are balanced so that they are also suitable for use on hair.
If you want to wash your whole body and head with one soap, this is a good and easy choice.
But I'll be honest, if you haven't washed your hair with natural soap before, there may be a bit of a transition period ahead.
I call it a transition period.
🔄 What is the transition period?
Normal shampoos contain synthetic foaming agents, silicones and softeners, which quickly create a clean and "silky" feeling, but in the long run they can unbalance the scalp. If these substances are removed, it may initially seem that the hair remains:
- slightly fattier or heavier
- easier to put in the bag
- less fluffy
This feeling can last from a few washes to a couple of weeks, depending on your hair type and previous care routine.
It took me about a week to get used to it, and then I started to notice that my scalp was calmer, the itching disappeared, and my hair didn't need to be washed so often.
💡 I recommend using an apple cider vinegar rinse after every wash during the transition:
1-2 teaspoons of apple cider vinegar per 0.5 liters of water.
It helps to balance the pH of the scalp, makes the hair smoother and easier to comb.
When the scalp regains balance, the result can be cleaner, calmer and more natural than before, without the dependence on silicones and endless lather.
🍎 Should you do the apple cider vinegar rinse every time?
During the transition period I recommend rinsing with vinegar after every wash, to help restore balance to the scalp and hair and remove any remaining residue from previous products.
If the scalp is used to it and the hair already feels normal, you don't need to do the vinegar rinse so often, once a week or even less often is enough, depending on how you feel. Some eventually give it up altogether, some remain faithful to it, because it makes the hair pleasantly smooth and easier to comb.
💇♀️ What hair types is it best for?
Based on my experience and customer feedback, beef tallow soap works well if you have:
- Normal to dry scalp, which does not melt quickly
- Short to medium length hair, which is easier to rinse and does not tend to remain heavy
- Sensitive or irritated scalp – such as itching, redness or scaling
If you have very fine and greasy hair root, then the soap may seem too "greasy" at first. But often this is a sign that the scalp is used to washing too hard. After the transition period, sebum secretion may decrease and the situation will balance.
🤔 How to choose?
- If you already use shampoo and just want a good body soap - take body soap
- If you want to wash your whole body and hair with one product - try all-purpose soap
- If you have a sensitive scalp or are just getting used to natural care - start with body soap
- If your skin reacts easily, avoid perfumed soaps and choose without essential oil version
✨ All my soaps are:
- handmade in Estonia
- without synthetic additives
- also suitable for sensitive skin and for daily use
👉 Find out which of them could be just right Yours soap: Look at the store
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