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.

Almond oil has been used for centuries to soothe the skin and treat minor wounds and cuts. It has been used in ancient Chinese and Ayurvedic practices to treat skin conditions like eczema and psoriasis. Almond oil is an effective moisturizer and healing ingredient for many different skin types. It's noncomedogenic, which means it's unlikely to cause clogged pores or breakouts. More than soothing dry skin, almond oil can improve complexion and skin tone. It’s highly emollient, which means it helps to balance the absorption of moisture and water loss. Because it is antibacterial and full of vitamin A, almond oil can be used to treat acne. Its concentration of vitamin E can also help to heal sun damage, reduce the signs of aging, and reduce appearance of stretch marks and scars.

Chickweed: due to its natural astringent, anti-inflammatory, and cooling properties, chickweed helps bring relief from chronic itching caused by insect bites and stings, psoriasis, rashes or hives, and inflamed skin conditions.

Calendula:

Plantain: plantain may support wound healing by reducing inflammation, blocking microbial growth, and relieving pain.

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.

Patchouli oil has a characteristic scent that can be described as woodsy, earthy, and spicy. Like most oils from the sesquiterpene family, patchouli is prized for its benefits for the skin. Helping to improve the appearance of numerous skin conditions such as eczema, scarring and dryness, patchouli is a powerhouse for natural skincare. It also has anti-inflammatory, antidepressant, antiseptic, aphrodisiac, astringent, deodorant, fungicide, sedative, and tonic properties, among other valuable qualities.

Peppermint oil has been used for health purposes for thousands of years. Records have shown ancient civilizations in Greece, Rome, and Egypt mention it’s use for digestion disorders as well as other conditions.

In aromatherapy it’s used for treating coughs, the common cold, reducing pain, reducing stress, headaches, and improving mental function. When applied topically, it’s also great for headaches, muscle aches, and joint pain.

Rosemary contains a number of powerful substances, including carsonic acid, rosmarinic acid, and carnosol, which offer anti-inflammatory, antimicrobial, & antioxidant effects.

Molecules in rosemary essential oil are absorbed through the skin and impact pain pathways in several ways, including targeting pleasure memory sites in the brain and interacting with receptor sites for neurotransmitters involved in pain pathways.