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Soap Care & Ingredient Guide

Soap ingredients guide featuring beef tallow base – Maxine’s Soap Co.

How to Store Handmade Soap

To make your soap last, keep it dry between uses. Use a draining soap dish and avoid leaving the bar in standing water. Letting it air-dry fully extends its lifespan and prevents softening.

Natural soap formula with coconut oil – Maxine’s Soap Co.

Why Soap Savers Help

Our soap saver pouch helps exfoliate while creating a rich lather. It also allows your soap to dry faster after use, reducing waste and mess.

Our Key Ingredients

  • Beef Tallow: Grass-fed and nutrient-rich, it provides a creamy, stable lather and long-lasting bar.
  • Coconut Oil: Adds cleansing power and a fluffy lather.
  • Olive Oil: Gentle on skin and rich in antioxidants.
  • Raw Honey: A natural humectant that attracts moisture.
  • Calendula & Herbs: Help soothe, calm, and support sensitive skin.
Bar soap ingredient breakdown scene with brick wall – Maxine’s Soap Co.

Product Examples

No Nonsense, Just Soap

We never use synthetic detergents, parabens, palm oil, or artificial colors. Every bar is cured for 4 to 6 weeks using traditional methods.

 

Have more questions? Visit our Soap FAQ →

 

Need practical tips? Visit our soap storage guide or explore how to use a soap saver pouch for zero-waste care.

Want to go deeper? Read our Complete Guide to Beef Tallow Soap and Coconut Oil Soap Benefits.

Read our Complete Guide to Beef Tallow Soap and Coconut Oil Soap Benefits.

Soap Care & Ingredient Guide

Learn how to store handmade soap, choose the right ingredients, and extend your bar’s lifespan with Maxine’s Soap Co.’s care guide.


Frequently Asked Questions

How should I store handmade soap?

Keep handmade soap dry between uses. Use a draining soap dish to extend its lifespan and avoid placing it in standing water.

Should I use a soap saver pouch?

Yes. A sisal soap saver pouch helps exfoliate, creates a rich lather, and allows the bar to dry faster, making it last longer and stay cleaner.

What ingredients are used in Maxine’s Soap Co. bars?

Our soaps are made with grass-fed beef tallow, coconut oil, olive oil, raw honey, and herbs like calendula. Each bar is free from synthetic detergents and palm oil.

Are your soaps natural and free from synthetic additives?

Yes. Our soaps are made using only natural ingredients and are free from parabens, sulfates, synthetic preservatives, and artificial colors.

How long do handmade bar soaps last?

With proper care and storage, our handmade bar soaps last between 12 and 18 months. Let them dry fully between uses to prevent softening.

What makes beef tallow soap different?

Beef tallow creates a firm, long-lasting bar with a creamy lather. It mimics the skin’s natural oils and supports moisture without clogging pores.


Want more tips? Read our Beef Tallow Soap Guide or explore Soap Saver Pouch Benefits.

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