1868 Tallow Balm is pure ranch luxury for the skin, lovingly hand-crafted at the Taylor Ranch in Cambria, California from just three ingredients - grass-fed beef tallow, organic jojoba oil, and organic plum kernel oil - plus a unique scent.

St. Andrew Vanilla Tallow is named for the patron saint of Scotland in honor of our Scottish heritage and the memory of Susannah’s Scottish grandfather Ray Lochhead–known as California’s “vanilla man.” This balm is scented with Ray’s legacy vanilla extract - as intense, mysterious and sweet as the wild vanilla vines of the tropics.

About our ingredients: Our balms are made from tallow rendered from happy grass-fed cows.

Tallow IS PURE MAGIC. I've sampled all the botanical wonders, and the truth is... I just love tallow!

Derived from beef kidney fat, tallow's fatty acid profile mimics the human sebum, with oleic acid (omega-9) that penetrates your skin for deep hydration and repair; stearic acid to support the skin barrier and prevent water loss; palmitic acid, an emollient that soothes roughness; conjugated linoleic acid, which is anti-inflammatory and anti-microbial; and so much more! 

Moreover, it infuses your skin with the abundance of minerals and soluble vitamins found in the kidney fat, including…

• Vitamin A, or retinol, which boosts collagen production to fight wrinkles and fine lines.
• Vitamin D, which acts as a natural sunscreen and an anti-aging agent by bolstering the skin barrier and fending off free radicals and all the yuck.
• Vitamin E, an antioxidant, traps and absorbs water into your skin to boost its natural moisture. It also helps minimize scars.
• Vitamin K helps resolve dark circles and puffy eyes, while its anti-inflammatory agents protect against aging and harm to the skin.
• Vitamin B12, a natural regenerator, brightens your skin and boosts cell recovery while fighting both dryness and acne.

Jojoba Oil is an age-old remedy extracted from a medicinal plant beloved for its miracle properties for skin and hair. It’s anti-acne, anti-inflammatory, antifungal, antimicrobial, and most important of all, gentle for sensitive skin. It boosts skin elasticity and moisture, and even calms sunburn.

Plum Kernel Oil is a costly but worth-it skin sensation, with a delicious natural almond scent and powerful anti-aging properties. Abundant in oleic fatty acids and Vitamin E, this oil makes your skin feel like satin and helps both dry and oily skin.

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