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In short, tallow is the animal oil that results from rendering animal fat. Tallow is most commonly associated with the fat from cows. Here at by erin we only use tallow from local grass-fed AND finished farms. Proper (meaning the most natural) diet and care is essential to a rich vitamin and fatty acid profile that can only be found in grass fed/finished tallow and we are so grateful for the work our farmers do to ensure their animals are taken care of as nature intended.

It has always been. Before industrialization, labs and the ability to alter all that we know and see, tallow was used instead. Tallow is versatile in its uses and is one of the most healthy products you can be using from candles to salves, to creams for skin needs.

Locally! More specifically, a farm based in southern Virginia that we have personally visited and purchased other groceries from. Their animals are all pasture raised (have the ability to roam and wander). Their cows are grass-fed and finished. We render the tallow ourselves.

You can find more about this charming family farm on facebook or through here:

https://www.myshepherdsfarmpsalm23.com/

We have customers using it for every and any skin issue that arises! Here are the multiple ways they are using it as well as our family:

• dry skin/patches
• eczema
• psoriasis
• acne
• diaper rash
• daily facial/body moisturizer
• minor cuts, scrapes, bruising
• chapstick
• primer
• cuticle care
• spots/bumps
• chapped peeling skin
• hair mask
• athletes foot
• dry scalp
• puffy eyes and dark circles under the eyes
• chafing
• sunburns
• razor burns
• chapped nipples from nursing
• scars
• hemorrhoids
• stys
• cradle cap

No, tallow is not known for being pore-clogging. We also AVOID using olive and coconut oil in our blends because those ARE known for being pore clogging which in turn irritates your skin.

Purifying tallow is the process of slowly rendering it with water and salt. This process draws out "impurities" or fine looking sediment that gives tallow its natural aroma. By removing this sediment, you're left with whiter and more neutral smelling tallow.

Some prefer tallows natrual aroma, and that's okay! This is for those that prefer to go without.

Purified tallow needs a helping hand for fluffing up, so this is where adding emu oil in helps with that!

Oftentimes olive, coconut, or jojoba oils are added in to help with whipping tallow balm.

Unfortuneately these oils can be pore clogging or nutrients are not as bioavailble as animal-based products are.

We are committed to supporting farms that raise and care for their animals humanely and as nature intended.

Pastured emu oil is equally as rich in skin loving vitamins as tallow is, easily absorbs and is in line with our mission to stay animal-based.

As much as we wanted to source this one locally, the closest one to us (here in TN!) did not feed their emu's with NON GMO feed.

It's important to source within the US and also from birds free from GMO feed (organic is impossible due to pricing). We want to know exactly how the birds are cared for before we source from somewhere.

Montana Emu Ranch fit the bill for this.

They give their birds access to pasture to graze on grass, insects and gives them NON GMO feed.

The birds are not only raised for the oil - they are "98% usable"! This is exactly what we stand behind to ensure the most amount of animal is used.

You can read on here how this farm runs its operation and how the birds are cared for.

https://montanaemuranch.com/about-montana-emu-ranch-birds/

*We recommend unscented versions for those with the most sensitive skin.

• Pure Unscented: grass-fed/finished whipped tallow
• Calm: grass-fed/finished whipped tallow and lavender essential oil
• Purified Pure Unscented: grass-fed/finished whipped tallow and pastured emu oil
• Purified Calm: grass-fed/finished whipped tallow, pastured emu oil, and lavender essential oil

Start with clean and dry hands, no more than a pea-sized amount and rub it in where you need it - a little goes a LONG way! From the mouths of other customers, “use less than you think you need to”. You can always layer up!

If your skin is in need of repair you may need to apply more often.

Yes! And you can always test a small area of skin first for peace of mind (thinking of the scented ones specifically in case anyone is extra sensitive). Because of how truly natural it is, it could even be eaten, so there is even less concern if using it as a nipple balm. We made this with our own children in mind!

With proper storage they can last at least 6-9 months, oftentimes longer. While still safe after that timeframe, sometimes the smell can change.

Throw it in the refrigerator for a cool relief on burns and to make it last longer.

With the jar sealed tightly at no warmer than room temperature out of direct sunlight. The texture and consistency can change if left in high heat temperatures (75-80 degrees) for too long and melt at anything 90 degrees or higher.

The by erin family uses it daily and religiously for both regular moisturizing and any skin problem that arises. That said, one person could go through a jar in about a month. Including kiddos and how often they need it, it could be about the same or less!

It is! When tallow undergoes temperature changes, if it doesn't settle at the same temperature all throughout it can cause some “crystallization” (graininess) to occur. While we use the same recipe and process with every batch, the only other way to remedy this would be chemical alteration or preservative methods which we do not stand behind.

This is also why it's important to keep it stored in a temperature stabe place!

If you are not satisfied with your order, feel free to submit a return request form!

It is possible that some people experience a transition period. We would recommend not mixing it in with other moisturizers to ensure the cause of breaking out. If you continue breaking out we would further recommend looking at ingredients in other products you are using, things you are eating, and stop usage.

While tallow is not known to be pore clogging, and allergies to that or the other ingredients aren't common, there's always the chance of a rare case.

Contact us as soon as possible so we can resolve the issue!

You can do that here under contact us

Please submit a return request here to begin the process.

Once an order has shipped we cannot cancel an order. Your best bet will be to wait for your order to arrive and then contact us for a refund or exchange.

Checkout as normal but enter the recipients address instead!

We do not offer personalization for gifts.

Should you need an exchange or a return, the original buyer will have to reach out to us.

We ship priority mail USPS. Delays are always possible but standard shipping times are about 2-3 days.