Why Tallow? Why Now?

Name: The Bug Balm
Rating: 5 (1 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.

This balm is a 2-in-1! Use as an everyday body and face moisturizer or when outside to keep those pesky mosquitoes and other bugs off of your skin!

Tired of sticky, stinky bug sprays that are seriously bad for you!? Introducing The Bug Balm! A creamy, whipped tallow that smells like a lavender lemon meringue pie and is actually benefiting your skin while deterring those unwanted pests. The same formula as The Vanilla Balm only infused with soothing, antibacterial lemon grass and healing, hydrating lavender which release properties that deter insects while providing tons of benefits for our skin! And the best part? It’s safe for babies, children and sensitive skin.

Safe for use on face and body. Reapply as often as needed.

Something Simple- real ingredients, nothing extra.

Scent Profile:

Medium strength delicious citrus with a hint of lavender.

Ingredients:

Home rendered & purified grass-fed tallow
Organic fractionated coconut oil
Organic jojoba oil
Organic arrow root powder
Organic lemon grass (infused)
Organic emon balm (infused)
Organic lavender (infused)

Size:

Regular (2 fl oz)

The Bug Balm

Rating is 5.0 out of five stars based on 1 review

$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 1 review

1 review

JenMay 27
Rated 5 out of 5 stars.
Easy to apply and works
I love this tallow bug balm! It’s surprisingly smooth and easy to apply, and a little goes a long way. The scent is pleasant and it actually keeps the bugs away. A must have for summer!
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Sarah•
May 29
I am so happy this has worked for you! Our family also loves this in the summer, especially for those pesky mosquitoes! Thanks for sharing this!

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Use organic, locally sourced ingredients
Never contain essential oils or preservatives

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