Why Our Lip Balm Feels So Dang Good

Soft. Smooth. Satisfying. It’s more than just lip care.

We get it—lip balm is everywhere. But not all balms are made the same. Ours is crafted by hand in small batches, using simple, skin-loving ingredients you can actually pronounce. We keep it clean, local, and deeply nourishing; because your lips deserve more than a quick fix.

So, what makes ours different?

✨ The Texture.

We hear it all the time: “It’s the perfect texture.” Not too waxy, not too slick—just the right balance of glide and shine. It’s the kind of balm you’ll reach for every day, not just when things feel chapped.

🌿 Thoughtfully Sourced Ingredients

Every tube starts on our family farm and ends in your pocket. Here’s what’s inside, and why your lips will love it:

• Pasture-Raised Pork Tallow
  Rich in skin-compatible fats and vitamins A, D, E, and K, tallow deeply nourishes and repairs dry, chapped lips. It’s the reason our balm feels so healing and long-lasting. (Curious? We’ve got a full blog post about why we use tallow here.)
  

• Local Beeswax
  Creates a natural protective barrier that locks in moisture and shields your lips from the elements—without that heavy, waxy feel. Sourced from a local apiary in Iowa!
  

• Organic Shea Butter
  Ultra-softening and full of natural vitamins, shea butter calms irritation and helps restore smooth, supple skin.
  

• Organic Castor Oil
  Adds rich hydration and a silky shine, while helping the balm stay in place longer. Great for dry, flaky lips in need of a little extra love.
  

• Organic Rosehip Oil
  A gentle powerhouse for sensitive skin. Rosehip is loaded with essential fatty acids and antioxidants that help improve texture and support natural skin renewal.
  

• Organic All-Natural Flavor Oils
  We believe that true comfort comes from simple, thoughtful ingredients, and that includes our flavor oils. Each of our lip balms is flavored using only organic, all-natural flavor oils — inspired by the seasons, Midwest traditions, and a little nostalgia (think: berries + cream, strawberry rhubarb, wild rose + honey). No synthetic scents here. These oils are free from artificial flavorings and carry the pure essence of the seasons we love.

  By using these clean flavor oils alongside pasture-raised tallow, local beeswax, and organic botanicals, we give your lips a sensory experience that’s as nourishing as it is indulgent… minus the synthetic additives.

No fillers. No petroleum. No mystery ingredients.

Just a wholesome formula that actually works.

Whether you’re choosing Brambles & Cream, Classic Mint, Honey Blush or a seasonal favorite, you’re getting a balm that blends old-school ingredients with modern skin science. It’s lip care done the Meadowlark way.

Ready to wander further down the prairie path?

Discover the rest of our Meadowlark Made apothecary: whipped tallow body butters, herb-infused salves, tallow facial balms, and farm-fresh soaps handcrafted with the same slow beauty philosophy.

Explore the full collection and bring a little more prairie goodness to your daily routine.