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DIY Drawing Salve (With Tallow, Castor Oil, Clay & Charcoal)

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If you’ve ever dealt with stubborn splinters, bug bites, or those deep, under‑the‑skin bumps, a good drawing salve is a lifesaver. This little black balm has been used for generations to help “draw out” impurities from the skin and once you make it yourself, you’ll understand why it’s a staple in so many homes. One of the best parts of running this business is that I get to experiment and share what I’ve learned with others. Living in North Carolina means there are bugs, lots of them, so it isn’t uncommon to get a bite here and there. Topical medications have never worked for me and often made things worse because of how my skin reacts to certain ingredients. I started researching ways to create something natural that would help my skin help itself. This drawing salve is the result of that journey. Drawing salves have traditionally been used on bug bites, splinters, and deep bumps, including pimples. This recipe isn’t a medical product, but many people enjoy using it as a natural optio...
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Why Our Soap Is Healthier

Even when scented, our soaps remain phthalate‑free, paraben‑free, and SLS/SLES‑free. They’re made through true saponification using tallow, coconut, and castor oil, which naturally create glycerin — a gentle moisturizer that helps skin stay soft and balanced. Nature’s Oil fragrance oils are IFRA‑certified, cruelty‑free, and formulated for soap and skincare use, offering long‑lasting scent without harsh chemicals. Sources Pure Fragrances for Skin and Hair Care Products | Bulk Apothecary Natural soap is clinically effective and less toxic and more biodegradable in aquatic organisms and human skin cells than synthetic detergents | PLOS One Parabens What they are: Synthetic preservatives used to prevent mold and bacteria in cosmetics and body care products. Why avoid them: Parabens can mimic estrogen and act as endocrine disruptors, potentially affecting hormone balance and reproductive health ( Cleveland Clinic ). Why we don’t use them: Nature’s Oil fragrance oils are paraben‑free, offe...
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What is Soap?

Natural soap is made by combining oils or fats, water, and lye. When these ingredients come together, they go through a chemical reaction called saponification, which turns them into real soap. Nothing from the original lye remains in the finished bar — it’s all transformed into soap and natural glycerin.  What is Hot Process Soap Making Hot process soap is made by gently heating the oils, lye, and water together so the soap fully saponifies right in the pot. The oils are warmed until they melt into a smooth base, then the lye water is blended in to begin the transformation into soap. As the mixture cooks, it gradually thickens and becomes glossy, showing that the reaction is moving through its stages. The steady heat completes saponification, meaning the oils and lye have fully turned into soap and natural glycerin. Once it reaches this point, the mixture is pressed into molds, where it cools and firms into solid bars. This results in a bar with a simple, traditional feel. Soap vs...
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