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Is this your season for a simplified, balanced, and aligned approach to skincare? One skincare ingredient that’s gotten a lot of buzz recently but is still flying under the radar for many is tallow. If you’re not familiar with it, it might be the right time to introduce yourself to this nutrient-dense ingredient. Tallow has been one of nature’s best-kept secrets (a true skin superfood) since ancient times. The Natural Moisturizer You Didn’t Know You Needed Long before modern skincare entered the scene, people relied on tallow for its nutrient profile and used it for a variety of purposes. Today, you can also consider it a superfood for your skin. Grass-fed beef tallow is a form of rendered animal fat that’s similar to the skin’s natural lipid barrier. Tallow mimics your skin’s natural oils, making it biocompatible by nature. The essential fatty acids in grass-fed tallow help the skin maintain moisture and promote skin repair at a cellular level, among many other benefits. Give moistu

National Innergize Day on September 23 is the perfect day to relax, rejuvenate, and enjoy much-needed me-time after a long, hectic summer season. Finding time to focus on yourself can be a struggle with the hustle and bustle of work, home life, and, let’s be real, the constant distraction of social media. Here are three ways to fully embrace this ‘innergizing’ holiday. Innergizing Yoga and a Tallow Balm Massage Start your National Innergize Day off right with a therapeutic, stress-relieving yoga session. A guided restorative yoga session in the comfort of your own home can help you reduce stress, gently enhance your flexibility, deepen relaxation, and focus on the mindful awareness that this national holiday is all about. Follow your restorative yoga session with a self-massage using tallow balm to soothe your muscles and joints. Tallow, a fat from cattle, has long been used in traditional medicine to soothe sore muscles and relieve achy joints. Today, ethically sourced tallow from

What does great fall skin look like for you this year? Hopefully, it looks something like this: healthy, happy, moisturized, and unbothered. Achieving this state of radiance may include some thoughtful adjustments or mindful natural products that focus on nourishing, protecting, and soothing your skin in the best possible ways. Here’s how to do it and glow all season long. Use Gentler Products (with Organic and Natural Ingredients) Drier weather calls for wholesome ingredients that nourish your skin. Try cleansing your skin with gentle bars and cleansing oils that won’t strip your skin of its natural oils. Look for cleansing bar ingredients such as organic goat’s milk, coconut oil, and shea butter—all excellent for alleviating dryness. If you tone, use a replenishing face mist with hydrating aloe vera juice to help stimulate your natural collagen production. Seek natural humectants, too, that attract moisture to the skin, such as vegetable glycerin. Protect Your Skin Barrier Natural

You may have heard about tallow as a skincare ingredient, but probably weren’t sure if it fit into your routine. Tallow, in one form or another, has been a skincare ingredient for centuries; however, until recently, it hasn’t had a lot of time in the spotlight. Now, ethically sourced tallow from grass-fed cows has gained momentum as a modern-era skincare ingredient. While it might not necessarily be for everyone, tallow from grass-fed cows can be beneficial. But what makes it beneficial? What sets tallow skincare apart? How can it fit into your skincare routine? Here’s what you need to know! The Nourishing Benefits of Tallow From Grass-Fed Cows There’s a reason why tallow has appeared in skincare products over the centuries—and why tallow from grass-fed cows is now in the spotlight. Tallow can be incredibly nourishing and moisturizing! But here’s the thing: tallow from grass-fed cows, specifically, is even more nourishing and moisturizing than “conventional” tallow! Tallow from gr

Does it seem like the deodorant aisle is bigger than it’s ever been? There are a lot of deodorants and antiperspirants to choose from. But one thing’s clear—there can be a lot of differences from one deodorant to the next. Some conventional deodorants contain potentially toxic ingredients like aluminum, parabens, talc, and artificial additives. These deodorants, particularly those made with aluminum, can stain clothes and certain ingredients may even irritate skin. But enough talk about conventional deodorant. What about natural deodorants like natural charcoal deodorant? Natural charcoal deodorant can contain zero potentially toxic ingredients. It may even nourish skin and soothe irritation. Charcoal Deodorant Here’s why you should make the switch to natural charcoal deodorant. Neutralize Odor…Naturally! It goes without saying, but one of the primary reasons people buy a new deodorant is because they want something that works. They expect it to neutralize body odor. Well, natural

Sometimes our skin can use extra support. It might need support after spending time in the sun, after a workout, or after a stressful day. And it’s not just our skin that can use extra support—it’s our skin’s microbiome, too! We all have skin flora. These are microorganisms that live on the surface of our skin. When they’re supported, they help balance the skin. They can keep blemishes and redness at bay. They can also help leave you with a glowing complexion. Of course, your skin flora doesn’t do this on its own. They can be supported by the skincare products you use. Everything from cleansers to the vanilla body butter you apply after bathing influences your skin’s microbiome. Vanilla Body Butter But not just any skincare products support your skin’s flora. Many products can be harsh and disrupt this flora. Thankfully, there are many ways you can gently support your skin’s flora while leaving it cleansed and moisturized. Rely on Gentle, Restorative Cleansers Some cle

Summer might not quite be over, but that doesn’t mean it’s too soon to start your summer sun skin recovery. This kind of skincare puts a greater emphasis on hydrating and nourishing your skin, from your head to your toes. As summer slowly meanders to an end, you might notice changes in your complexion. Time in the sun leaves skin irritated and red or dull and tired. These aren’t immediate changes, like a sunburn after a few hours in the sun, but changes that happen over weeks or months. How do you start your skin’s recovery? You can use everything from nourishing tallow balm to soothing cream. These high-quality skincare products work with irritated or damaged skin to restore balance. Give Back to Your Skin After Every Bath or Shower When your skin is clean and damp, it’s a great time to apply an ultra-nourishing and moisturizing skincare product like natural body butter. This product will melt into your skin when you apply it after bathing. A body butter made with ethi