Into The Woods / Tree Resin Tallow Balm
Immerse yourself in the trees with this super hydrating and healing balm.
This formula was inspired by the native trees of Colorado: Juniper, Ponderosa Pine, Cottonwood, and Spruces. Whenever I go on a hike in my neighborhood, I am surrounded by the trees whose leaves, branches, and resins are full of healing properties for our skin.
This tallow balm was created to be used both as a decadent skin moisturizer and also a first aid remedy.
Ingredients: exclusively wildcrafted herbs. Poplar buds (cottonwood) and Pine Resin (ponderosa pine trees) infused into grass-fed and finished tallow, Juniper leaves & berries and Spruce tip infused Avocado Oil, and local pure beeswax
Immerse yourself in the trees with this super hydrating and healing balm.
This formula was inspired by the native trees of Colorado: Juniper, Ponderosa Pine, Cottonwood, and Spruces. Whenever I go on a hike in my neighborhood, I am surrounded by the trees whose leaves, branches, and resins are full of healing properties for our skin.
This tallow balm was created to be used both as a decadent skin moisturizer and also a first aid remedy.
Ingredients: exclusively wildcrafted herbs. Poplar buds (cottonwood) and Pine Resin (ponderosa pine trees) infused into grass-fed and finished tallow, Juniper leaves & berries and Spruce tip infused Avocado Oil, and local pure beeswax
Immerse yourself in the trees with this super hydrating and healing balm.
This formula was inspired by the native trees of Colorado: Juniper, Ponderosa Pine, Cottonwood, and Spruces. Whenever I go on a hike in my neighborhood, I am surrounded by the trees whose leaves, branches, and resins are full of healing properties for our skin.
This tallow balm was created to be used both as a decadent skin moisturizer and also a first aid remedy.
Ingredients: exclusively wildcrafted herbs. Poplar buds (cottonwood) and Pine Resin (ponderosa pine trees) infused into grass-fed and finished tallow, Juniper leaves & berries and Spruce tip infused Avocado Oil, and local pure beeswax
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Tallow = your skin’s new best friend. Seriously, it does the job from head to toe. Tallow mimics our skin sebum levels closer than almost any other oil or fat, making it an incredible ingredient to work with for deep moisturizing.
Tallow is packed with vitamins and essential fatty acids that are beneficial for the skin, including:
Vitamin A: Supports skin cell production and repair. It is known for promoting healthy skin and fighting signs of aging
Vitamin D: Helps maintain skin health and can aid in reducing inflammation and irritation.
Vitamin K2: Supports skin elasticity and may help with acne or other skin conditions.
Omega-3 and Omega-6 Fatty Acids: These essential fats help to maintain the skin's natural barrier, keeping moisture in and harmful pollutants out.
Poplar Buds
The sweet-smelling sticky sap has been used for centuries to promote skin regeneration and offer special protection for skin that gets impacted by intense wind (amber balsamic scent)
The buds offer analgesic, anti-inflammatory, antimicrobial, expectorant, and vulnerary actions. They are typically used topically for achy, strained, arthritic, burned, inflamed, and infected skin conditions.
Pine Resin
Tree resins are essentially self induced band-aid helps to protect the tree from further damage and inhibits the growth of bacteria, and prevents the introduction of infection to the tree
Think of resin as the "skin ointment of the woods." Filled with compounds such as abietic acid and pimaric acid, pine resin is known to soothe irritated skin, prevent acne, and bring relief to those of use with including eczema, psoriasis, and rashes (sweet & citrusy scent)
Pine resin has an affinity for support eczema-prone skin
Juniper leaves & berries
Juniper’s leaves and berries have antioxidant, antibacterial, antiviral, and antifungal properties. Juniper protect the skin from damage caused by free radicals. People turn to Juniper to improve the texture of their skin. (sweet, warm, fresh scent that is reminiscent of pine)
Spruce Tip
Spruce tip oil has a strong aroma that fills your body and soul with the fresh scent of mother nature. This herb has an affinity for oily and is a mild antiseptic.
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Best Use: Apply cold water or a hydrosol unto skin, scoop 1-2 peas worth of balm unto hands, and massage directly into skin as desired.
CARE TIP: Tallow will melt or harden depending on the temperature it's in. If your tallow is too firm, we recommend keeping it in a warm room of your home or warming between your hands until it's soft enough to apply. If it's melted, please place in a cool area until firm.
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This balm comes in a 4oz amber glass jar.
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Please use common sense and your intuition when using herbs and be cautious if you are taking prescription medications, pregnant or breastfeeding or major health concerns. This blend is not intended to treat or heal any diseases. Not FDA approved.