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.
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.
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.
Meadow Glow: A Balm for Brighter, More Even-Toned Skin
Nourish your skin naturally with Meadow Glow Facial Balm. This blend of pasture-raised tallow, meadowfoam oil, prairie herbs, local beeswax, and neroli essential oil, supports brighter, even-toned, glowing skin.
Harmony Facial Balm for Sensitive, Oily, & Blemish-Prone Skin
Former holistic esthetician Syd shares why oily or breakout-prone skin is often undernourished; and how Meadowlark Made’s Harmony Facial Balm uses wild-harvested herbs and skin-friendly tallow to restore calm, balance, and resilience.
The Quiet Work of Calendula
Long used by Midwestern homesteaders, calendula remains one of our most trusted skin-healing herbs. This post explores its folk history, traditional uses, and the handmade products we infuse with this gentle prairie healer.
Foraged Grace: A Whipped Facial Balm Made for Mature and Dry Skin
Foraged Grace is our whipped facial balm crafted for mature and dry skin. With wild-foraged herbs and skin-loving lipids, it softens fine lines, restores the barrier, and brings lasting moisture — no tugging, no harshness, just nourishment for graceful aging.
When Wildflowers Became Weeds: A Reflection on Herbal Medicine, Pharmaceuticals, and Forgotten Wisdom
Before lab‑made drugs dominated, herbs growing freely in ditches and prairies were our medicine. In this blog, we explore how plants once trusted for healing were labeled unwanted, and why it matters to restore ancestral wisdom and our connection to the land.