Sunlit Prairies, Sunlit Tallow
Pasture-raised pork tallow is one of the most nutrient-dense, skin-loving fats on earth. Discover why its sun-fed vitamins and balanced fatty acids make it a powerhouse for barrier repair and skin wellness.
The Meadowlark Made Winter Collection: Cozy, Small-Batch Skincare From Our Family Farm
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.
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.
Kunekune Pork Tallow: A Heritage Ingredient with Modern Skincare Benefits
Tallow isn’t defined by the animal it comes from, but by the process of rendering fat into something stable, pure, and incredibly nourishing. What started as a small batch of balm for our family, has turned into a product we’re proud to share.
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.
The Benefits of Pasture-Raised Pork Tallow for Skin Health and Sustainable Beauty
Discover how pasture-raised pork tallow—rich in essential vitamins and fatty acids—offers a natural, sustainable alternative for skincare. Far from being a fleeting trend, tallow has deep ancestral roots as a trusted remedy for nourishing and protecting the skin. Learn about pork tallow’s benefits, traditional rendering methods, and why modern consumers are rediscovering this time-tested, deeply moisturizing alternative to synthetic, petrochemical-based products.
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.