It all began with sensitive skin and a desire to remove less toxins from my skin care. Frustrated with commercial lip care products filled with harsh chemicals, I turned to traditional wisdom. Grass-fed tallow's nutrient-rich profile and natural moisturizing properties made it the perfect ingredient for truly healthy lip care. I source local grass-fed/grass-fed fat from a local rancher, and slow render it myself. It’s a true labor of love. Many lip balms are herbal infused with organic oils to nourish your skin deeply, from locally foraged cottonwood buds, to organic calendula (when possible from my organic garden!).