Why Tallow? Why Now?

Name: The Vanilla Balm
Rating: 5 (3 reviews)

I didn’t set out to sell skincare. I just wanted something safe enough to use on my kids. Something without seed oils, fragrance, or a 37-letter chemical I had to Google.

So I made my own.

My first tallow balm had just two ingredients — grass-fed tallow and olive oil — and it was the only thing my nephew’s eczema didn’t react to. From there, I started experimenting with simple, clean, food-grade ingredients I already trusted in my kitchen. The results? Better skin. Fewer flare-ups. And a balm I felt good about putting on my kids, my face, and my newborn’s cheeks.

A deliciously scented twist on The Balm, The Vanilla Balm is infused low & slow with organic, Madagascar vanilla beans to delight your senses while nourishing your skin. A luxuriously whipped balm free of fillers, preservatives and essential oils that combine skin-loving ingredients like fractionated coconut oil, jojoba oil and arrow root powder with home rendered and purified grass fed tallow to provide hydration anywhere you need it.

And the best part? Because fractionated coconut oil and jojoba oil are low on the comedogenic scale and arrow root powder helps to absorb excess oils produced by your skin, this won’t clog your pores - the reason this balm has been a top seller amongst those with oily or acne prone skin!

Safe for use on both the face and body as well as babies and children.

Something Simple- real ingredients, nothing extra.

Scent Profile:

A deliciously smooth, creamy vanilla scent.

Ingredients:

Home rendered & purified grass-fed tallow
Organic fractionated coconut oil
Organic jojoba oil
Organic arrow root powder
Organic Madagascar vanilla beans (infused)

Size:

Mini (1 fl 0z)
Regular (2 fl oz)
Large (4 fl oz)

The Vanilla Balm

Rating is 5.0 out of five stars based on 3 reviews

$10.00

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What is tallow & why should I use it?

Tallow is rendered fat from animals. Ours comes from grass-fed cattle. Tallow is rich in vitamins A, D, E, K, & B12 along with fatty acids. It is deeply nourishing, healing and gentle on our skin as it's fatty acid profile is remarkably similar to ours.

Where does your tallow come from?

Our tallow is locally sourced from grass-fed cattle. We use only suet (fat from around the kidney area) and never trim fat, ensuring our products maintain the highest nutrient profile possible, which is rendered and purified ourselves in our very own kitchen.

Are your products baby & pregnancy safe?

Absolutely! Because we use only the cleanest, purest ingredients and never use essential oils, fillers, preservatives or anything unnatural, our products are all safe, gentle and nourishing for our sweetest little bundles and blessed mamas.

What do you mean when you say "subtle, earthy scent"?

Because we don't use essential oils to add scents to our tallow, any scent that a product has is from infusing it with organic herbs and botanicals. With that said, things like dried chamomile and calendula flowers, along with marshmallow root naturally have an earthy scent and so when products are infused with them they take on a very subtle, earthy scent. Most people say they don't smell anything, but some who are very scent-sensitive can smell the natural scent added through these items.
Natural Texture & Temperature Care

Because our tallow is 100% natural and free from synthetic stabilizers, chemical emulsifiers, or artificial hardeners, it responds directly to the environment just like your skin does.

In the Heat: It may soften, melt, or become slightly grainy if exposed to warm temperatures, and then form hard, little balls upon cooling again.

In the Cold: It will firm up and become more solid in cooler rooms.

How to reset it: If your tallow melts during shipping or in a warm environment, simply give it a quick stir and pop it in the fridge for 5-10 minutes to restore its creamy consistency. If it feels too firm, scoop a pea-sized amount and warm it between your palms—it will melt instantly into your skin. Texture shifts are completely normal and never alter the quality or nourishing benefits of the product.

If Your Tallow Gets Wet

If your tallow gets moisture in it, simply leave the lid off for a day or two to ensure the moisture completely evaporates from the tallow before putting the lid back on.

Reviews

Rated 5 out of 5 stars.

Based on 3 reviews

3 reviews

Vanessa May 29
Rated 5 out of 5 stars.
Great product!
I first got this product because I had a rash on my arms and chest, and I had no idea what it was from. I wanted something natural and safe to use on my skin - the rash cleared up and hasn’t come back. I also especially love that my whole family can use it, and like I said, that’s is safe and natural! Can’t wait to use more of Sarah’s products!
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Sarah•
May 30
Oh wow, I am so glad The Vanilla Balm has worked so well for you and that you and your whole family are loving it! Thank you so much for sharing, Vanessa!
JaclynMay 24
Rated 5 out of 5 stars.
So Great!
I put this stuff everywhere that needs a bit more love. My arms, legs and feet have been loving the extra moisture especially after being outside long days! It is not greasy and applies well and you can even massage with it before it all soaks in!
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Sarah•
May 29
Thanks so much for sharing this, Jaclyn, I am so glad The Vanilla Balm has been working so great for you!
Tish U.May 19
Rated 5 out of 5 stars.
Smells Divine!
I just started using The Vanilla Balm and am quite liking it. It goes on very nicely and smells divine! I love the name too! I've used for one night and day and my skin looks clear and smooth.
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