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.
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.
Our Spring Collection
Winter’s done a number on everyone’s skin. This year’s spring lineup is all about bringing renewal.
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.
The Story Behind Meadowlark Made
It all started with a moisturizer for my son. How we started making skincare and what the meadowlark means to us.
Pork Tallow vs. Lard for Skin
Rendered pork fat goes by a few names. Here’s why we call our pasture-raised leaf fat pork tallow, and why it’s nothing like the lard in the baking aisle.
Our Winter Collection
Explore our handcrafted winter collection, including Peppermint Cocoa, Fireside, Selah Salve, Eucalyptus Salve, Guardian Balm, and seasonal lip balms — all made on our Midwest family farm using simple, clean ingredients.
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.
Why We Never Mix Honey & Tallow in Our Balms—And Why We Love Beeswax
As a former holistic esthetician and master formulator, we love ancestral ingredients like honey, tallow, and beeswax. But some combinations (like honey and tallow in balms) can be unsafe without proper formulation. Here’s why we keep our tallow products anhydrous, benefits of beeswax, and what to watch for in the saturated tallow market.
Why We Use Pork Tallow in Our Skincare
Our skincare starts in the pasture, not a lab. Here's what pork tallow does for your skin, why we use fat from our own heritage pigs, and how to get the most out of every jar.
A Holistic Esthetician’s Guide to Our Tallow Facial Balms
Formulated by a holistic esthetician, each Meadowlark Made facial balm is infused with slow-rendered tallow, hand-harvested herbs, and plant-based oils to support graceful aging, sensitive skin, and a healthy glow—no fillers, just nature’s wisdom.
Why Our Lip Balm Feels So Dang Good
Not all lip balms are created equal. Ours is rich, smooth, and made with ingredients your great-grandmother would recognize: from nourishing pork tallow to soothing rosehip oil. No fillers, no mystery stuff—just real results.
A Guide to Our Herbal Salves: What Each One Is For
Every salve we make year-round and seasonally, the herbs in each, + what each one is best for.
The Grazers Behind Our Sustainable Skincare
At Meadowlark Made + Farm, our skincare starts with slow farming and sacred stewardship. Learn how our Kunekune pigs, regenerative practices, and faith-led approach shape every jar we create.