FROM IOWA BEEKEEPERS
Local Beeswax
Every balm, salve, butter, and lip balm we make has beeswax in it. It gives them their shape, helps them glide on, and keeps them working on your skin long after you put them on.
WHY BEESWAX IS ESSENTIAL IN YOUR SKINCAREHolds Moisture In
It forms a light, breathable layer that slows down how much water your skin loses.
Protects Dry Spots
It’s especially nice on chapped lips, cracked hands, and rough heels.
It Softens
It leaves skin smooth instead of tight.
A natural alternative to petroleum
Beeswax gives our balms the same smooth, protective feel people expect from petroleum jelly. The difference is that petroleum jelly seals everything in, while beeswax still lets your skin breathe. And it comes from a hive, not a refinery.
This is where nature quietly outperforms chemistry: what bees make effortlessly, we could never improve upon.
WHY WE SOURCE LOCALLY
Our beeswax comes in blocks from a local Iowa apiary. It’s a deep golden color, nothing like the pale pellets you find in stores. Those are usually bleached or heavily refined. Ours isn’t bleached, so it keeps its natural color and scent.
Buying from Iowa beekeepers matters to us for a few reasons. It’s more sustainable, since our wax doesn’t have to travel across the country to get here, and we get to support another small Iowa business. We also value the role bees play in pollinating the prairie plants we use in our own products.
We never mix honey and tallow.
We love honey, but it contains water, and our tallow balms are water-free. Mixing the two safely would mean adding emulsifiers and preservatives, so we keep them separate.
Want the full story?Read more about what beeswax does for your skin and why we buy local.
