Scented or Unscented? Choosing the Right Tallow Soap for Your Routine

Your skin tells a story. It responds to the environment, stress, hormones, and the products you use every day. That's why choosing the right face soap isn't just a step in your routine it's a decision that can support or disrupt the delicate balance of your skin.

We've crafted two types of Tallow Soap to meet different skin needs and preferences: scented and unscented. Both offer the same base of nourishing care, but how they fit into your life will depend on how you live, feel, and interact with your skin.

In this blog, we help you understand the benefits of both our scented and unscented Tallow Soaps, so you can choose the one that best supports your routine and your skin's story.

Why Tallow Soap Is Different

The skin is your body's largest organ. What you cleanse it with matters. Our Tallow Soap isn't just about washing the day away. It's about respecting the skin barrier, restoring moisture balance, and preparing the face for nourishment.

Tallow has long been used in traditional skincare for its compatibility with human skin. Its lipid profile is close to the skin's own oils, which means it cleanses without stripping, and supports skin that’s dry, reactive, or prone to imbalance.

No harsh detergents. No complicated processes. Just a simple, grounded way to cleanse that brings skin back to centre.

The Unscented Option: Pure, Simple, Grounded

Our Unscented Tallow Soap is made for those who want the most pared-back routine. It's especially ideal if your skin is easily overwhelmed, or if you’re caring for a barrier that’s been disrupted by weather, hormones, stress or product overload.

This soap is for you if:

• You experience redness, dryness, or reactivity after cleansing

• Your skin feels tight or irritated with most soaps

• You prefer a fragrance-free lifestyle

• You’re pregnant, nursing, or sensitive to essential oils

• You’re building a minimalist or skin-calm routine

Choosing unscented doesn’t mean giving something up. It means stepping back. It means trusting your skin’s own intelligence and giving it space to heal and rebalance.

Our unscented recipe is quiet. It doesn’t compete or crowd your senses. It just works in the background, offering steady, consistent care.

The Scented Option: Uplifting, Sensory, Supportive

Scent, when chosen well, can elevate a routine. Our scented Tallow Soaps are made to offer a gentle, grounding experience that complements the calming properties of tallow. The scent is never overwhelming. It’s present enough to remind you to slow down and connect with your body.

This soap is for you if:

• You enjoy scent as part of your skincare and self-care

• You want your cleansing routine to feel sensory and uplifting

• You don’t have fragrance sensitivities

• You want to bring more intentional pauses into your day

• You love the grounding effect of aromatic care

Scent can support your emotional landscape as much as your skin. Whether it’s part of your morning preparation or your evening wind-down, our scented soap adds depth to your routine.

Lifestyle and Skin Sensitivity: How to Choose

Still unsure which soap is right for you? Here are a few questions to guide your decision:

• Do you regularly experience eczema, perioral dermatitis, or reactive flare-ups? Start with the unscented.

• Are you navigating pregnancy, perimenopause, or other hormone shifts? Your skin may be more reactive than usual unscented is a wise starting point.

• Do you already use multiple scented products like shampoo, moisturiser or deodorant? Unscented soap will help avoid sensory overload.

• Do you look forward to cleansing as a grounding moment in your day? Scented soap might elevate the experience for you.

• Are you trying to rebuild a minimalist, supportive routine? Unscented is likely your best ally.

Remember, your choice can shift with the seasons of your life. Many of our customers begin with unscented during sensitive periods, and move to scented when their skin feels more resilient.

Using Tallow Soap in Your Face Routine

Whether you choose scented or unscented, here are some ways to make the most of your face soap:

• Use a warm, damp cloth to soften skin before cleansing

• Create a light lather between your palms or directly on the skin

• Apply using circular, upward motions

• Rinse gently and pat dry with a soft towel

• Follow with Luxe Balm or Baby Balm while skin is still slightly damp

This method respects the skin’s rhythm and avoids harsh rubbing or drying.

When to Use Tallow Soap

Our Tallow Soap is designed for daily use, but it’s flexible enough to support different routines:

• Use once a day in the evening if your skin is dry or prone to imbalance

• Use morning and evening if you wear makeup or SPF daily

• Use as needed during flare-ups or hormonal shifts

• Use on face and body for a streamlined, skin-kind experience

Consistency is key. Skin loves familiarity. Giving it the same gentle, nourishing care each day helps it become more resilient over time.

What to Expect

When switching to a tallow-based face soap, the difference is often felt before it’s seen. Skin feels softer, more balanced, and less reactive. Over time, you may notice:

• Reduced redness or blotchiness

• Fewer dry patches or tightness

• A more even skin tone

• A stronger barrier that needs less product

This isn’t about instant results. It’s about deep support. The kind that builds day after day.

Your face soap sets the tone for the rest of your routine. It can either disrupt or support your skin’s natural state.

Whether you’re drawn to the simplicity of our unscented option or the sensorial lift of our scented recipe, you’re choosing a product made with intention, care, and a deep respect for skin health.

Let your routine reflect your skin’s needs and your life’s pace. Whether you need quiet support or a moment of sensory grounding, we have a soap that meets you there.

Because the best face soap isn’t the one that does the most. It’s the one that brings your skin back to balance, one wash at a time.