COLD-PRESSED OILS & NOURISHING BUTTERS
Why the Butters and Oils You Choose Matter
Tallow is the base of almost everything we make, but the oils and butters we pair with it shape how each product feels and what it does for your skin. In our serums, they do all the work. We choose each one for how it’s grown and pressed, how fresh it stays, and how well it suits different skin types.
How we choose them
Cold-pressed or minimally processed, so they keep their natural vitamins and fatty acids.
From suppliers we trust, who care about how their crops are grown.
Stored cool and dark until the day we blend them.
Oils are delicate. Heat, light, and harsh processing can make them go rancid, which means fewer nutrients and sometimes irritated skin. Here’s what we use and why.
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![Raw almonds, the source of sweet almond oil used in our herbal salves]()
SWEET ALMOND OIL
Gentle and softening, with natural vitamin E. A good fit for dry or sensitive skin.
Comedogenic rating: 2 (low risk of clogging pores)
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![Close-up of creamy unrefined shea butter with a soft, smooth texture.]()
SHEA BUTTER
Rich and protective, it helps hold moisture in and leaves dry skin soft and comfortable.
Comedogenic rating: 0–2 (low)
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![Jojoba seeds, the source of jojoba oil in our face skincare]()
JOJOBA OIL
Similar to your skin’s own oils, so it moisturizes without feeling heavy. Very stable, so it stays fresh.
Comedogenic rating: 2 (low)
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![Castor bean pods, the source of castor oil in our tallow lip balms]()
CASTOR OIL
Deeply moisturizing, castor oil aids in the absorption of other ingredients while providing anti-inflammatory benefits.
Comedogenic rating: 1 (very low)
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![Argan fruit on a tree, the nuts inside will be pressed for argan oil]()
ARGAN OIL
Full of antioxidants and fatty acids that nourish and protect, especially for dry or mature skin.
Comedogenic rating: 0 (won’t clog pores)
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![Red rosehips on the branch, the source of rosehip oil for mature skin]()
ROSEHIP OIL
Contains natural vitamin A and fatty acids for smoother, even-looking skin. Light enough for sensitive skin.
Comedogenic rating: 1 (very low)
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![Hemp seeds, cold-pressed for the hempseed oil in our skincare]()
HEMPSEED OIL
Light and rich in omega fatty acids. A great fit for oily, sensitive, or blemish-prone skin.
Comedogenic rating: 0 (won’t clog pores)
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![White meadowfoam flowers, the source of meadowfoam seed oil]()
MEADOWFOAM OIL
Light and silky. It helps hold moisture in and helps the other oils in a blend stay fresh longer.
Comedogenic rating: 1 (very low)
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![Sugarcane, a plant source of squalane used in our facial serums]()
SQUALANE
A lightweight, plant-based oil similar to one your skin makes naturally. It absorbs quickly with no greasy feel.
Comedogenic rating: 0–1 (very low)
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![Prickly pear cactus fruit, the source of prickly pear seed oil]()
PRICKLY PEAR SEED OIL
A rare, light oil pressed from cactus seeds, naturally high in vitamin E for a fresh, dewy look.
Comedogenic rating: 1 (very low)
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SEA BUCKTHORN CO2
A deep orange extract with natural antioxidants and carotenoids that help protect skin through the day.
Comedogenic rating: 1 (very low)
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![Ripe plums, whose kernels are pressed for plum kernel oil]()
PLUM KERNEL OIL
Silky and fast-absorbing, with a light almond scent. It softens skin and leaves a soft, healthy glow.
Comedogenic rating: low
Keeping It Fresh
Natural oils can oxidize over time, becoming rancid and losing some of their beneficial properties. We choose stable oils, pair more delicate oils with complementary antioxidants, store our oils in cool, dark conditions, and make small batches to keep our products fresh.
