What is tallow?

Tallow is the product rendered from the hard fat that surrounds the kidneys (suet) on any ruminant animal. It is solid at room temperature and has been used for centuries in various applications. In skin care, tallow is valued for its nourishing properties, as it has some similarities to the oil found in human skin. Our tallow is sourced from all Alaska grown, pasture-raised cattle and rendered in house to ensure purity and sustainability in our skin care products.

I’ve heard tallow is vitamin-rich and identical to our skin or sebum. Is that true?

While I wish this was true, every lab test available to date shows there is very little vitamin E and K, and not enough vitamin A or D to register. Vitamin B is water-soluble and is found in the meat, but not in the fat. Tallow is high in stearic, palmitic, and oleic acids, but very low in lineoleic, lineolenic (omega 3) and other fatty acids. Honesty and transparency is important to you, so we go off actual scientific data. This doesn’t mean tallow isn’t fantastic for your skin, but that what we add matters! We specifically choose carrier oils and infused ingredients to create an amazing blend to compliment the fatty acids found in tallow.

Does it smell like beef?
Let’s be real -- this comes from an animal. However, when customers have been asked to determine which sample was our plain tallow, most are shocked as there is virtually no smell. The unscented, infused balms like Resurrection do have a sweet, grassy, earthy scent from the plants.

Why are some infused plants not labeled as organic? 

Any plant that is primarily wild harvested cannot be labeled as organic, as it isn't certified. Any plant that is sourced from outside Alaska is typically organic and notated. To prevent over harvesting, we only gather what we know will be used. If at some point prior to the next harvest the dried, wild supply runs out, we source organically if possible or the product will be listed out of stock.