What is Beef Tallow?

Beef tallow is a rendered form of beef fat, primarily from around the kidneys and loins. It's been used for centuries in skincare due to its remarkable similarity to human sebum, making it highly compatible with our skin.

Why We Use It

Unlike seed oils commonly found in commercial skincare products, grass-fed beef tallow contains the perfect ratio of fatty acids that closely resemble those in human skin. This makes it exceptionally effective at moisturizing and nourishing the skin without clogging pores.

Benefits

• Rich in vitamins A, D, E, and K

• Contains conjugated linoleic acid (CLA) with anti-inflammatory properties

• Deeply moisturizing without being greasy

• Supports skin barrier function

• Sourced from sustainable, ethical farms

What It Replaces

• Seed oils (canola, soybean, sunflower)

• Petroleum-based ingredients

• Synthetic fragrances

• Parabens and other preservatives

• Silicones and dimethicone

Manuka Honey

Natural healing and antibacterial properties

What is Manuka Honey?

Manuka honey is a special type of honey produced by bees that pollinate the Manuka bush (Leptospermum scoparium), native to New Zealand. It's renowned for its exceptional antibacterial and healing properties, far beyond those of regular honey.

Why We Use It

Manuka honey adds powerful healing and antibacterial properties to our skincare formulations. It helps soothe irritated skin, fight acne-causing bacteria, and promote skin regeneration, making it an ideal complement to our other natural ingredients.

Benefits

• Powerful natural antibacterial properties

• Promotes wound healing and skin regeneration

• Rich in antioxidants that fight free radicals

• Natural humectant that draws moisture to the skin

• Ethically sourced from New Zealand beekeepers

What It Replaces

• Synthetic antibacterial agents

• Artificial humectants

• Chemical preservatives

• Synthetic anti-inflammatory compounds

Organic Beeswax
Natural barrier protection and skin-soothing properties

What is Organic Beeswax?
Organic beeswax is a natural substance secreted by honeybees to build their hives. Harvested sustainably without harming the bees, it’s rich in protective compounds and has been used for centuries in healing ointments and skincare due to its emollient and anti-inflammatory qualities.

Why We Use It
Organic beeswax acts as a natural barrier that locks in moisture without clogging pores. It helps soothe and protect the skin, supports healing, and gives our balms and creams a smooth, spreadable texture—without the need for synthetic waxes or fillers.

Benefits
Creates a breathable protective barrier on the skin
Seals in moisture and prevents dryness
Rich in vitamin A to support cell regeneration
Naturally soothes inflammation and irritation
Sustainably harvested from ethical beekeepers

What It Replaces
Petroleum-based waxes
Synthetic thickeners and stabilizers
Artificial emollients
Chemical barrier creams

What is Jojoba Oil?

Jojoba oil is a liquid wax extracted from the seeds of the jojoba plant, native to southwestern North America. Despite being called an oil, it's actually a wax ester that closely resembles human sebum, making it exceptionally compatible with our skin.

Why We Use It

Jojoba oil complements our beef tallow perfectly, adding additional moisturizing properties and a smooth texture to our products. Its molecular structure is remarkably similar to our skin's natural oils, allowing it to absorb easily without clogging pores.

Benefits

• Balances oil production in the skin

• Non-comedogenic (won't clog pores)

• Rich in vitamins E and B-complex

• Natural anti-inflammatory properties

• Sustainably harvested from desert plants

What It Replaces

• Synthetic emollients

• Petroleum-based moisturizers

• Silicones

• Artificial thickeners