Antonina's Garden

Antonina's Garden handcrafts soaps and balms made from lard. Here are just a few reasons to clean and moisturize your skin with it... Lard mimics our natural skin oils, which makes our products and balms especially nourishing — even more so than plant-based soaps. It’s a gentle and natural way to cleanse your skin and moisturize without clogging your pores. But not all lard is created equal. Vitamin D-rich lard comes from pastured hogs that have been exposed to sunlight. When you use lard on your skin, you're soaking up all of that Vitamin D. Lard is also rich in omega-3 fatty acids, Vitamin E, and Vitamin A. It’s packed full of nutrients that help give you healthy, glowing skin. Before imported or manufactured oils became the norm, soaps were traditionally made from animal fat — and some common soaps found in grocery stores still use it today. It’s likely what your grandmother or great-grandmother used. The lard for our soaps and balms comes from a small family farm in Blacksburg, Virginia. Using more of the animal helps reduce waste. From farm, to home workshop, to here... our soaps and balms are crafted in small batches, with care and consideration for your health and the world around you.