In Ancient Egypt, Juniper was used in the embalming process for bodies to be placed in the tombs. In other European cultures, Juniper was hung over doorways to protect the...
How Working With Your Circadian Rhythm Benefits Your Skin
You’re probably pretty familiar with the circadian rhythm as it pertains to your sleep. Turns out, the skin functions on a similar clock. This biological rhythm dictates important functions in...
Tallow vs. Conventional Moisturizers: A Molecular Comparison
All fats and oils have a unique fatty acid profile. Tallow’s fatty acid profile almost perfectly matches that of natural human skin sebum (like water and orange juice). When tallow...
5 Transformative Benefits of Jojoba Oil for Your Skin
So what is jojoba oil? Well, for starters, it’s not actually an oil, but rather a liquid wax ester. This means that it’s makeup is actually quite different than a...
Most conventional face serums on the market today have of 70% to 90% water in their formula. From a manufacturing standpoint, water is the ultimate filler ingredient. It’s cheap, abundant,...
Ancestrally, Annatto seeds were used by cultures indigenous to central and South America as a natural pigment for face and skin makeup, and as a natural protective layer against the...
Stable vs. Volatile Fats: Which Skincare Oils are Actually Safe for Daytime Use?
Whether you’ve jumped on the animal fat wagon or you use something like pomegranate seed oil on your skin, its important to understand the stability of the fats you are using and,...
Why Tallow Skincare? 4 Reasons It’s More Than Just a Trend
Now, we don’t stand behind everything that was done in the bronze age, but when it comes to tallow, we are in full agreement that this is a superior source...