Does this soap contain animal-derived ingredients?

The ingredient list specifies that the soap base consists of sodium salts of fatty acids obtained from vegetable oils and animal fats. This is a traditional saponification blend: the fatty acids from both sources are neutralized with sodium hydroxide to create the actual soap molecules that lift dirt and oil. The presence of animal fats (typically tallow or lard in classic Russian soap-making) contributes to the bar's hardness, stable lather, and long wear — characteristics that have made this format a staple for decades.

If you avoid animal-derived ingredients for ethical, religious, or dietary reasons, note that the product is not vegan and may not meet halal or kosher requirements unless specifically certified. The packaging does not indicate any such certification. For a plant-only alternative, look for bars labeled "vegetable soap," "100% plant base," or "vegan" with an ingredient list showing only sodium palmate, sodium cocoate, sodium olivate, or similar sodium salts of purely vegetable-origin fatty acids.