Apple Cider Beeswax + Tallow Lip Balm
Our all-natural lip balm is a nourishing blend of pure, simple ingredients designed to keep your lips soft and hydrated. Made with pasture-raised pork tallow from our family farm, it provides deep moisture and skin-soothing benefits. We combine locally sourced beeswax for a protective barrier, organic shea butter to smooth and soften, and organic sunflower and rosehip oils for a boost of vitamins and antioxidants. With organic flavor oils for a hint of natural scent and taste, this chapstick is a luxurious, healthy way to care for your lips without any harsh chemicals.
Simple, natural, and nourishing - just the way it should be.
Apple Cider is a Limited Edition flavor for winter!
Ingredients:
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Pasture-raised pork tallow is INCREDIBLY high in Vitamin D!
In addition to Vitamin D, E, A, Omega-3 and Omega-6 Fatty Acids, pasture-raised pork tallow also contains CLA (conjugated linoleic acid), which has anti-cancer and anti-inflammatory properties. Its natural composition can help soothe irritation and reduce redness, making it ideal for sensitive or acne-prone skin.
The high content of saturated fats and lipids nourishes and protects the skin barrier, helping to prevent water loss and lock in moisture. Its composition is biologically similar to the lipids of our skin, making it highly effective for all skin types, even those with sensitive or reactive skin. It’s an excellent moisturizer that hydrates deeply without clogging pores.
Pork tallow from humanely & ethically raised hogs on our family farm in Iowa.
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Beeswax forms a protective barrier on the skin’s surface, protecting skin from environmental irritants and harsh weather. Beeswax is also a humectant, meaning it locks in moisture to prevent water loss, helping skin stay soft and hydrated.
Beeswax is anti-allergenic, anti-inflammatory, antioxidant, anti-bacterial, and germicidal. These properties make a highly stable base ingredient, extending the product’s life.
Beeswax has fantastic skin-softening properties and enhance skin’s elasticity, helping reduce the signs of aging. It’s also important to note that beeswax is particularly beneficial for those with sensitive skin, as it’s very unlikely to cause skin irritation.
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Organic shea butter is a rich, all-natural moisturizer with a wide range of benefits for the skin. It deeply hydrates, making it perfect for dry, cracked, or irritated skin, and its anti-inflammatory properties help soothe conditions like eczema, psoriasis, and sunburns.
Packed with vitamins A and E, shea butter promotes skin elasticity, reducing the appearance of fine lines, stretch marks, and wrinkles. It also aids in healing minor cuts, scars, and abrasions by supporting skin cell regeneration.
The rich fatty acids in shea butter help protect the skin from environmental stressors, making it an excellent anti-aging ingredient. Gentle enough for sensitive skin, including that of babies, shea butter is a versatile and highly effective addition to your skincare routine.
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Castor oil is a highly effective natural ingredient great for a variety of skin and body concerns. Rich in ricinoleic acid, it has powerful anti-inflammatory and antimicrobial properties, making it ideal for soothing irritated or inflamed skin.
Castor oil deeply moisturizes dry skin, promoting softness and hydration without feeling greasy, and can be particularly helpful for conditions like eczema, psoriasis, and acne.
Its ability to stimulate collagen production supports skin elasticity, making it a great option for reducing the appearance of fine lines, wrinkles, and stretch marks.
Castor oil also aids in the healing of minor cuts, scars, and burns by encouraging faster cell regeneration. Thanks to its anti-fungal and antibacterial qualities, it can help treat and prevent fungal infections or bacterial skin issues. Whether used to hydrate, repair, or protect, castor oil is a versatile and effective ingredient promoting healthier, smoother, and more radiant skin.
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Rosehip oil contains a wealth of essential fatty acids, including linoleic and linolenic acid. Fatty acids help keep cell walls strong so they don’t lose water. The many fatty acids in rosehip oil make it an excellent option for hydrating dry skin. The skin also easily absorbs the oil, allowing its antioxidants to travel deep into the skin’s layers.
Collagen is the building block of skin. It’s essential for skin elasticity and firmness. Your body naturally makes less collagen as you age. Rosehip oil is rich in vitamin A which is necessary for the production of collagen. Vitamin A is also made up of several nutritional compounds, including retinoids. Retinoids are known for their ability to reduce hyperpigmentation and fine lines.
Rosehip oil is rich in essential fatty acids and antioxidants, which are integral for tissue and cell regeneration in the skin. It’s no wonder the oil has long been used as a remedy for wound healing, as well as the reduction of scars and fine lines!
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Sunflower oil is rich in vitamin E - an antioxidant that can help protect skin from free radicals and from adverse effects of the sun, such as premature aging and wrinkles. Using a skincare product formulated with sunflower oil is a good way to obtain vitamin E’s benefits for skin.
The linoleic acid in sunflower oil makes it effective for protecting skin against bacteria and germs. Linoleic acid helps to maintain the skin’s natural barrier, supporting its ability to retain moisture. It also has an anti-inflammatory effect Trusted Source when used topically.
Generally speaking, there are three main classes of moisturizers: Humectants, which draw water into the skin; occlusives, which trap water in the skin; and emollients, which fill the gaps between skin cells to give the skin a smoother feel. Sunflower oil falls into the latter category. It can help soften and smooth dry, rough skin while helping to protect it against further damage.
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We source our organic flavor oils from a family-owned company that has been around for over 40 years. They make their flavors using high quality all-natural ingredients and are USDA Certified Organic.