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.

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.

In aromatherapy, Menthol Crystals promote easier breathing, temporarily relive nasal congestion, soothe sore throats, alleviate fever symptoms, coughs, headaches, sinus discomfort, and even stabilize the emotions.

When used topically, Menthol Crystals contribute a cooling sensation to the skin. This makes it an ideal ingredient for addressing aches, cramps, pain, and sprains. Menthol Crystals are also great in helping ease tension headaches, nausea, dizziness, and promote the feeling of airways opening up.

Coughing but nothing is coming up? For many years, eucalyptus oil has been used to relieve coughing. The powerful properties in eucalyptus oil help you get mucus out of your lungs. Massaging vapor salve with eucalyptus oil in it can loosen mucus. Respiratory conditions such as asthma and sinus infections may also be helped by breathing in eucalyptus oil.

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.