Horseshoe Farm Soap offers a variety of soaps for all skin types. All of our soaps are made with natural plant oils and butters and tend to be gentler than synthetic surfactants. The natural glycerin produced by the soap-making process is left in our soaps. Glycerin is a humectant that helps to draw moisture to your skin while you bathe without leaving a greasy feel behind. Goat milk contains lactic acid which helps to gently remove dead skin cells, leaving fresh skin feeling softer.
Saponified coconut oil is an extremely effective cleanser. It produces nice big bubbles, even in hard water, and does a great job removing dirt and oils. Saponified oils and butters such as olive, shea, hemp seed, castor and avocado are gentler cleansers with a creamier lather. Finished soaps will have different qualities depending on the ratio of oils used in the recipe, any additives such as sea salt, honey, eggs or clay, and the amount of extra oils that are added to the bar to help condition and soften skin while you cleanse.
Everyone’s skin is different, so we’ve developed a key to help you choose a soap that will work best for you:
These soaps are extra cleansing with big bubbles, and are great for removing tough dirt, oil or grease. They are best for oily skin types, for scrubbing hands after gardening or working on the truck, or for occasional use on average to dry skin. Not recommended for delicate or sensitive skin.
These soaps are slightly more cleansing than average. They are best for average to oily skin types, or occasional use on dry skin.
These soaps are a balanced mix, typically suitable for most skin types. Those with extremely dry or delicate skin may prefer gentler recipes.
These soaps are a bit gentler than average with the addition of some extra conditioning oils, but still cleanse well. They are best for average, delicate or dry skin types, or for occasional use on oily skin.
These soaps have a gentle creamy or gel-like lather, similar to a mix of lotion and soap. The addition of extra skin-loving oils and butters makes these bars softer and less bubbly than others. These are best for delicate skin, dry skin types, for use when frequently washing hands, or for occasional use on oily skin.
