Benefits of Beeswax for Skin
It’s in almost every balm, salve, and lip balm we make. Here’s what beeswax does for you skin, and why ours comes in golden blocks from a local apiary.
How We Render Our Pork Tallow, From Leaf Fat to Jar
Good tallow starts long before rendering day. Here's why we choose leaf fat and how we slowly dry-render it into the creamy base of every jar.
Goldenrod: More Than a Pretty Yellow Flower
It lines Iowa ditches every fall and most people walk right past it. Learn about goldenrod’s traditional uses, plant compounds, and why we use goldenrod in our skincare at Meadowlark Made.
Why I Don’t Use the Same Facial Balm All Year
Some days my skin feels red and reactive. Some days it’s dull. Here’s how I decide which balm to reach for.
What Heat Actually Does to Your Skin (And How to Support It)
Summer feels good until your skin starts pushing back. Here’s what’s going on at the skin barrier and how we support ours.
Our 4-Step Summer Skin Routine
Four steps, real ingredients, and nothing your skin has to fight through to recognize. This is exactly what we do.
Bug Off: What’s In It and Why We Made It
We wanted a bug deterrent made from plants, not ingredients we couldn’t pronounce. Discover the herbs and ingredients.
What Is a Hydrosol (And Why It Deserves a Spot in Your Routine)
A hydrosol isn’t just flower water. Learn how hydrosols are made, what they do for your skin’s pH and hydration, and why this is the step most routines are missing.
The Surprising Story Behind Our Farmhouse Bagel Sandwiches
People sometimes ask why a pig farm sells breakfast sandwiches. Here’s the surprising story of how they became a Downtown Des Moines Farmers’ Market staple.
Remembering the Prairie: Iowa’s Lost Landscape
Before it was corn and beans, Iowa was once an ocean of grass. Learn what was lost, the native plants that still hang on, and how prairie restoration is bringing it back.
Cleavers: A Spring Herb for Skin
This sticky plant clinging to your jeans in April has a long history as a spring herb. Cleavers is known for supporting lymphatic movement, circulation, and healthy skin.
Mother’s Day Gift Guide for Every Season of Motherhood
Moms aren’t asking for more stuff, they want something useful. Our Mother’s Day gift guide featuring Meadowlark Made natural skincare gifts for every mom.
Beef Tallow vs Pork Tallow for Skin
Is beef tallow or pork tallow better for skin? Here's how the two compare on texture, scent, nutrients, and why we chose pork leaf fat for our skincare.
The Soothing Work of Jewelweed
Folk wisdom says it grows near poison ivy for a reason. Jewelweed has long been used in herbal traditions to soothe poison ivy, bug bites, and irritated skin.
Our Spring Collection
Winter’s done a number on everyone’s skin. This year’s spring lineup is all about bringing renewal.
Magnesium Mist: What It Is and How We Use It
A few sprays at the end of a long day. Here’s whats in it and how to use it.
Introducing Our Facial Serums
Our balms do a lot, but facial serums are our concentrated botanical step. Here’s why we made each one and a look at the ingredients.
Does Tallow Cause Acne or Clog Pores?
Worried tallow will break you out? It’s a concern we hear a lot. Here’s an honest answer from a former esthetician.
Holistic Tips for Blemish-Prone Skin
Blemish-prone skin is not broken. From a holistic esthetician turned natural skincare owner, this guide explores gentle ways to support clearer skin.
Understanding Fragrance vs. Essential Oils
Fragrance and essential oils are not the same. Learn why “paraben-free fragrance” can still harm skin and hormones and how intentional formulation changes everything.