Tallow is rendered beef suet that closely mimics the natural oils in human skin. It's deeply moisturizing and has been used traditionally for centuries. We use it because it's a local, sustainable resource that keeps our skin hydrated. 

Many essential oils can irritate skin and disrupt the skin barrier—the opposite of what we want to achieve. Every essential oil has a Material Safety Data Sheet, with many officially listed as irritants. We infuse whole plants directly into our tallow, avoiding the environmental impact of essential oil production, which requires hundreds of pounds of plant matter for small amounts of oil.

Rather than adding isolated extracts or essential oils, we infuse entire herbs and flowers directly into our tallow. This slower process is gentler on skin, allows us to work with a wider variety of botanicals, and captures the full spectrum of the plant's beneficial properties. The result is subtle, natural scents and herbal advantages without the irritation that can come from concentrated oils or synthetic fragrances.

We focus on natural skincare for sensitive skin. Our products have subtle, natural scents from the herbs and flowers we infuse into them. They're not technically unscented, but they don’t have any artificial scents, fragrances, or essential oils. Our Goldie balm is the closest to unscented and works well for those with very sensitive skin.

Yes, our tallow-based products do have a shelf life. Properly stored (cool, dry place, away from direct sunlight), they typically last 6-12 months. We recommend always using clean, dry hands when applying your tallow skincare to prevent the introduction of water into the product.

Many of our customers with sensitive skin find our products helpful because we don't use essential oils or artificial fragrances, which are common irritants. Our whole plant infusions provide gentle benefits without the irritation often associated with concentrated oils.