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Tallow.
Bos Taurus · American Pasture · Grass-Fed · Grass-Finished
Before the lab, there was the land. Before the synthetics, the slow rendering of animal fat — carried for thousands of years before the cosmetic counter existed.
Our tallow comes from cattle that spent every day of their lives on American pasture. Grass-fed. Grass-finished. Never grain. Never confined. Rendered slowly in small batches.
What returns from that process is not a beauty ingredient. It is a structural one. Tallow carries the same lipids the human skin barrier is built from — ceramides, palmitoleic acid, conjugated linoleic acid, and the fat-soluble vitamins A, D, E, and K — in the exact form your cells already know how to use.
Most modern skincare coats the skin. Tallow restores it. There is a difference, and it is the entire reason this brand exists.
Rendered slowly.
In small batches.
We do not extract. We do not synthesize. We render — the way it was done a thousand years before the cosmetic counter existed.
Source
Suet from American pasture-raised cattle, from small regenerative farms that finish on grass. No feedlots. No grain. No exceptions.
Render
Low and slow. Hours, not minutes. Temperature held low enough to preserve the fat-soluble vitamins that high-heat industrial methods destroy.
Refine
Filtered, purified, and stabilized with cold-pressed botanical oils selected for compatibility with the skin barrier. Nothing more.
Every ingredient.
Every benefit.
Tap any ingredient to read where it comes from and what it does for your skin.
01Aqua (Water)
Pure water forms the base of the formula, carrying water-soluble nutrients into the skin and giving the moisturizer its light, fast-absorbing texture.
02Tallow
The hero of the formula. Slowly rendered beef tallow from American cattle raised on pasture and finished on grass.
Tallow carries the same lipid structure as human skin: ceramides, palmitoleic acid, conjugated linoleic acid, and the fat-soluble vitamins A, D, E, and K.
03Sorbitan Olivate
A gentle emulsifier made entirely from olive oil. Holds the water and oil phases together and contributes conditioning benefit.
04Jojoba Seed Oil (Simmondsia Chinensis)
Technically a liquid wax, not an oil — and the closest plant analog to the sebum the human face produces.
05Squalane
A molecular mirror of the squalene the human body produces — and stops producing as it ages.
06Meadowfoam Seed Oil (Limnanthes Alba)
Rich in long-chain fatty acids that lock moisture into the lipid layer.
07Glycerin
A natural humectant that draws moisture from the air into the upper layers of the skin.
08Elderberry Fruit Extract (Sambucus Nigra)
Rich in anthocyanins — antioxidants that neutralize environmental damage.
09Radish Root Ferment Filtrate
A naturally-derived preservative system created by fermenting radish root.
10Aloe Leaf Extract (Aloe Barbadensis)
Soothes irritation and reactivity while delivering polysaccharides that support natural healing.
11Rowan Berry Ferment (Sorbus Aucuparia)
Naturally rich in vitamins, sugars, and lactic acid. Supports gentle cellular renewal.
12Sophora Flavescens Root Extract
A botanical used in traditional skincare for clarity, even tone, and calm skin.
13Bakuchiol (Psoralea Corylifolia)
A plant-based alternative to retinol that visibly smooths, firms, and supports collagen.
14Platycarya Strobilacea Extract
Supports elasticity, refined texture, and healthy skin tone.
15Niacinamide
One of the most studied actives. Supports barrier function, reduces redness, evens tone.
16Dragon's Blood (Croton Lechleri Resin)
A deep red resin tapped from the Amazonian sangre de drago tree. Rich in taspine.
17Marula Seed Oil (Sclerocarya Birrea)
Hand-pressed from the marula fruit kernel. Sixty percent more oleic acid than olive oil.
18Tetradecane
A clean, plant-derived emollient that gives the moisturizer its silky feel.
19Sodium Hyaluronate
The smaller-molecule form of hyaluronic acid. Penetrates beneath the surface to hydrate deeper layers.
20Castor Seed Oil (Ricinus Communis)
A rich source of ricinoleic acid, valued for barrier-protective and skin-soothing properties.
21Hydrogenated Castor Oil
A stable, refined form of castor oil that gives the moisturizer its creamy texture.
22Rose Hip Seed Oil (Rosa Rubiginosa)
Naturally rich in vitamin A precursors that support cellular renewal.
23Jojoba Esters
A refined form of jojoba delivering slip and softness.
24Xanthan Gum
A natural thickener produced by fermentation.
25Cnidium Monnieri Fruit Extract
A traditional extract long used in skincare for skin clarity and resilience.
26Rosemary Leaf Oil (Rosmarinus Officinalis)
A naturally antioxidant essential oil that protects the formula from oxidation.
01Water (Aqua)
The pure base of the formula.
02Cocamidopropyl Betaine
A gentle cleansing agent from coconut oil. Lifts dirt and oil while leaving the barrier intact.
03Emulsifying Wax
Binds water-based and oil-based ingredients into a uniform cleanser.
04Orange Peel Oil (Citrus Sinensis)
Cold-pressed from organic orange peels.
05Tapioca Starch (Manihot Esculenta)
A plant-derived starch that absorbs excess oil.
06Cellulose Gum
A plant-derived thickener giving the cleanser its smooth, gel-like body.
07Xanthan Gum
A natural thickener through fermentation.
08Activated Charcoal
Charcoal does not scrub. It draws. Adsorbs impurities without abrasion.
09Decyl Glucoside
A mild, plant-derived surfactant. Creates a soft, low-foam lather.
10Aloe Vera Gel (Aloe Barbadensis)
Calms and hydrates the skin during cleansing.
11Rooibos Leaf Extract (Aspalathus Linearis)
From the rooibos bush of South Africa. Polyphenol-rich.
12Olive Oil (Olea Europaea)
Adds quiet emolliency so the cleanser lifts dirt without leaving skin tight.
13Vegetable Glycerin
A naturally-derived humectant that pulls moisture into the skin.
14Sunflower Oil (Helianthus Annuus)
A light, vitamin-E rich oil that conditions the skin.
15DMAE (Dimethylaminoethanol)
A naturally occurring compound that supports firmness and tone.
16Green Tea Leaf Extract (Camellia Sinensis)
Loaded with catechins — antioxidants that neutralize free radicals.
17Coconut Oil (Cocos Nucifera)
Provides medium-chain fatty acids that condition the skin.
18Tocopherol (Vitamin E)
A naturally-derived form of vitamin E.
19Sodium Hyaluronate
Replenishes moisture below the surface so cleansing becomes hydrating.
20White Tea Extract (Camellia Sinensis)
White tea contains even higher antioxidant concentration than green tea.
21Panthenol (Vitamin B5)
A barrier-supporting compound that calms reactive skin.
22Tamanu Seed Oil (Calophyllum Tacamahaca)
Known across Polynesia as 'the sacred tree.' Used for centuries on burns, scars, and reactive skin.
23MSM (Methyl Sulfonyl Methane)
An organic sulfur compound that supports natural repair pathways.
24Phenoxyethanol
A stabilizing preservative in trace amounts — well below the threshold recognized as safe.
25Ascorbic Acid (Vitamin C)
A brightening antioxidant that supports collagen synthesis and skin recovery.
Equally important.
Every ingredient.
Working together.
For ninety days.
Tallow as the foundation. The supporting cast as the ritual. The skin's own architecture as the goal.
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