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Think Before You Rub

Think Before You Rub

Think Before<br />
You Rub

Think Before
You Rub

Dry Skin? You are not the problem

If you’re moisturizing multiple times a day, you probably believe you have “abnormally” dry skin…

But your skin is a highly permeable and complex system. Way too complex and variable to approach clinical trials without a fair bit of skepticism. If the 30+ ingredient cocktail of isolated chemicals you’re using just isn’t working, it’s not you. It’s seriously time to give mother nature a shot.

Our natural moisturizing balms mimic the skin’s sebum to lock-in moisture while delivering nourishing vitamins in their most complete, bioavailable forms.

Chemical Cocktail

Isolated chemicals in forced relationships with each other to treat very specific issues.

Chemical Cocktail

Hyaluronic Acid

Holds water well but without a perfect occlusive seal the moisture will evaporate quickly and dry the skin. It’s efficacy also depends on the molecular weight used in the formula.

Glycerin

Draws in moisture effectively, but in low humidity conditions it pulls water from deeper skin layers causing dryness if again not perfectly sealed.

Dimethicone

The silicone-based, far from perfect, most commonly used sealant. Creates a barrier foreign to the skin’s natural protective layer which can disrupt the skin’s microbiome. It does not hydrate on its own and it offers minimal protection from irritants and pollutants. It also builds up quickly, requiring scrubbing off beneficial skin bacteria to remove it.

Deep, rich skin food

Whole biological systems working together as nature intended. Treats issues holistically.

Deep, rich skin food

100% grass-fed & finished beef tallow

Rich in fatty acids, tallow closely resembles the lipids in your skin’s natural barrier. As opposed to dimethicone’s foreign layer laid on top of the skin, tallow’s biocompatibility allows it to integrate seamlessly in the barrier layer and actually strengthens the barrier itself while locking in moisture. Tallow also delivers fat-soluble vitamins (A, D, E, K) which promote healing and reduce inflammation.

Raw Honey

Honey is your natural humectant: the ingredient that draws in moisture. Honey also combats bad bacteria and fungal issues with its natural antibacterial, antifungal, and antioxidant compounds like hydrogen peroxide and polyphenols. Honey’s pH aligns with the skin’s natural pH to support a healthy microbiome.

Organic unrefined jojoba oil

Jojoba oil balances oil production, hydrating skin while regulating excess oil. Since it also mimics the natural human sebum it works together with tallow, filling in gaps in the lipid barrier to protect from environmental stressors and seal in moisture. Vitamin E delivered from jojoba oil reduces inflammation.

Choosing a path

Parabens, phthalates, mineral oils, alcohols, formaldehyde-releasing preservatives—these were all ingredients commonly found in moisturizers not too long ago because they were initially considered safe. Only later, after millions of people had used them, were they discovered to be hormone-disrupting and dangerous.

That’s just the nature of the beast when we start isolating chemicals. It makes you wonder: which ingredient will science and regulation catch up with next?

Get to the root cause

Get to the root cause

Unfortunately we're not taught to think like this - but dry skin is just a symptom.

When we take care of ourselves holistically by limiting toxins, eating clean, feeding our skin with wholesome biocompatible skin food, sleeping well, getting sunlight, exercising and sweating, etc. - we can start to fix dry skin more permanently by attacking the root cause: metabolic dysfunction.

Learn more about the holistic approach

Common misconceptions about tallow

Clogs pores

Clogs pores

The type of fat matters. Suet is the hard fat around the kidneys of cattle. Suet’s fatty acid profile, rich in oleic acid and stearic acid, mimics the skin’s natural sebum. Properly rendering out any impurities allow this suet tallow to absorb perfectly into the skin without clogging pores.

Scrap fat can come from anywhere else in the animal and is likely to contain more impurities. Companies using this cheaper fat are also likely taking shortcuts in rendering, leading to products that may clog pores.

Smells beefy

Smells beefy

The quality of the fat matters. Cattle are designed to eat grass. Fresh 100% grass-fed & finished suet is naturally rich in omega-3s and has a clean flavor and smell. Primarily grain-fed suet is unnaturally high in omega-6s. This alteration in the fatty acid profile contributes to a more pungent gamey odor.

We do things the Ancient way: 100% grass-fed & finished suet rendered low & slow for the best possible tallow experience.

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The only product that has soothed the psoriasis around my eyes! My skin used to crack and split and be irritated for weeks. Other products would cause my skin to burn or it would smudge into my eyes and make them irritated and blurry throughtout the day. The Gentle Balm instantly soothes the skin and I haven't had cracked skin once since using it. I can even rub it into the skin between my eyelashes and into the delicate inner corners of my eyes. Been a lifesaver for sure.

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This stuff is amazing! I am obsessed with this product. I’ve been using it for over 7 months now and I will continue to re order. I have always liked the idea of moisturizing my face but rarely did. This product fully changed that. I use it every night and love the way my skin feels. I have tried other tallows including ones I had seen on IG and another that had amazing reviews on amazon but neither came close in comparison. This Ancient tallow is amazing. I’ve also tried other products from ANCIENT, 2 body and the general face… they were all excellent but this face balm has me hooked!!

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Travis A. - Verified Buyer

Now a part of my daily skin care routine. I first came across this product at a festival, there was a rave about tallow so I thought to give it a try. Now after six months, I’ve gone through an entire jar and I don’t want to live without it. It’s a foundation for maintaining moisture in my skin throughout the day. I layer the tallow, then add blue lotus Egyptian oil, and then place makeup/foundation over it. It’s great, highly recommended.

Ancient Tallow Face Balm

Restorative Tallow Face Balm

Laura B. - Verified Buyer

Daily Ritual! About a year ago my face started getting very dry patches around my eyebrows and the sides of nose. Thought about seeing a derm, but after using this product regularly I do not see any of that dryness even on the days I am in a rush and forget to apply the balm! Very grateful

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Rock climber’s dream balm! This is the best balm I’ve used. The balm smooths hands but keeps calluses so that your hands remain strong. I haven’t had a skin tear from climbing since using. So happy to have found this, I am a user for life!!

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Amanda B. - Verified Buyer

Game changer. Wow wow wow. I picked up a jar of gentle balm because I had a type of eczema and my skin is blotchy with sun spots. I met the owner at Farmers Market in Delray. Decided to chance the balm, we’ll let me feel you my face looks fabulous and eczema is gone!!! I also applied to my neck and my lines have become minimal. I absolutely love this cream. I lived so much I brought my friend the next weekend to introduce her to the product. Love love love.

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Best Sunblock! I recently purchased sunblock from Ancient Tallow and I'm thoroughly impressed. The tallow based formula is nourishing and provides great protection to my skin without feeling greasy or heavy. I love that it is made with the highest quality ingredients and feel guilt free using all of these products on my kids. Highly recommend for anyone looking for an effective, natural sunblock!

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Best Balm Ever! Where do I even start? This lip balm is luxurious and effective, isn’t sticky or chalky, and does its job well! The size of the balm is excellent and it feels substantial in your hands, as well as the surface area being large enough to coat your lips thoroughly. I have now used them as stocking stuffers and ordered extra for my office, and I’m sure will find more places to keep or gift them soon! Share

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Best in the game Everything else either burns my lips or makes them more chapped. I have one in my purse, one in my work bag, one everywhere! I live by this product.

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Amazing! This has changed my skin. Being pregnant with our second baby, my skin responded totally differently than our first. I was breaking out everywhere. ... My esthetician recommended this product, and as soon as I started using it, within 3 days, my skin cleared and was the softest it’s felt in a long time. I love the clean, simple, effective ingredients, and the essential oil blend in the tropical orange smells amazing (and was approved by my OBGYN). So thankful to have found this product, and plan on continuing it as my skincare routine staple well beyond pregnancy as well 🙂 thank you!

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Best tallow butter I’ve tried! The light lavender scent covers the usual tallow beefy scent most other tallow butters have. I have a very sensitive sense of smell and the lavender isn’t overpowering at all. The actual tallow butter isn’t too greasy. I was waiting to do this review for warmer months to see if it’s too greasy but it’s great! Not greasy, absorbs well. I also use it for my face and it doesn’t cause breakout or clogged pores. I’ve tried other tallow butter brands and this is the best one I’ve tried. Love this!

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