Oils and Butters

Argan Oil

Argan oil is rich in vitamins E, A, and carotenes, which give it a vibrant color. The nuts are picked, sorted, and crushed with a manual cold-pressing technique. It’s more labor-intensive, but this process preserves the nutrient and antioxidant profile.

Bakuchiol

In the skincare world, bakuchiol is most commonly known as a “retinol alternative.” It’s sourced from the seeds of the babchi plant and used in traditional Chinese medicine. Our bakuchiol comes from the only source that’s been clinically proven to have retinol-like results (like skin tightening and smoother fine lines and wrinkles).

Balsam Fir

Up here in Minnesota, we all know the scent of balsam fir trees. The air just feels cleaner and crisper in the middle of our rural forests. We add balsam fir to our products as an alternative to chemical fragrances and a reminder of home.

Bergamot Peel

Famously found along the coast of Italy, bergamot is a cross between a lemon and a bitter orange. The peel is yellow, but the flavor profile is bold and sweet, similar to oranges. We mainly use bergamot peel to naturally scent products and add an extra sprinkle of antioxidants.

Castor Oil

Native to the Mediterranean, castor oil is great for naturally glowing and resilient skin. Our oil is hexane-free and cold-pressed for higher levels of minerals and fatty acids (particularly, ricinoleic acid, a unique antioxidant that makes up 90% of castor oil). Since the oil is thick, we prefer mixing it with other skincare ingredients to tone down the sticky feel.

Copaiba Balsam

Harvested from trees in South America, you wouldn’t expect this plant to be naturally rich in carotene. But it is. The resin comes from the tree sap and is similar in texture to sandalwood. We use it for its masculine scent, but it’s also medicinally harvested for lung support, skin disruptions, and arthritis.

Elderberry

Since elderberries grow in forest areas, it’s easy to mistake them for shrubs or weeds. These superfruit berries are local to the United States, and they’re full of nutrients that fight free radicals, calm inflammation, and tighten the skin.

100% Grass-Fed Tallow

Our tallow comes from cows that are regeneratively raised, grass-fed, and grass-finished to encourage high fatty acid content before harvest. We use only suet fat and carefully dry render it at low temperatures to preserve the nutrient profile. Used in skincare for generations, tallow is a prized primal resource because it’s highly compatible with our skin.

Jojoba Oil

This plant-based oil closely mimics human sebum. Jojoba (pronounced huh-ho-bah) is lightweight, nutrient-dense, and highly absorbent. It helps balance the skin barrier and soothe disruption without feeling sticky. Ours is sourced from the Arizona desert.

Fractionated Coconut Oil

We prefer virgin coconut oil for cooking or skincare, but it easily goes rancid. The fractionating process creates an odorless, flavorless, and highly shelf-stable product to restore wooden goods. It’s still a natural option and preferred to palm oils or petroleum-based wood restoring agents.

Frankincense

Used in traditional medicine, frankincense comes from the resin of a tree. It’s a key player in Biblical history, since Moses uses it to incense the temple, and it was gifted to Jesus at his birth to signify His priesthood. It is commonly used in skincare to reduce the appearance of wrinkles and tone skin.

Lemon Peel

The peel is the most nutrient-dense part of the lemon, but it often goes to waste. An easy way to use those nutrients is with lemon peel extracts that scent our skincare products. Lemon peel is rich in bioactive compounds like flavonoids and limonene, which give us the tangy citrus scent.

Orange Peel

We use it for its naturally bright scent, but it comes with added antioxidants, which can even the skin tone.

Peppermint

Along with its signature scent, peppermint is naturally cooling and promotes balanced hydration in the skin barrier. We use it as an alternative to chemical fragrances and for its added natural skin cell-tightening properties.

Pomegranate Seed

The pomegranate is an ancient symbol of beauty and royalty, so it makes sense that using it in skincare is a time-tested tradition. Pomegranate seed is rich in conjugated alpha-linolenic acid (also found in tallow) and punicic acid, which support healthy blood flow.

Rosemary Leaf

Reach for this gentle garden herb anytime you need extra coziness and comfort. On the skin, it’s used for its natural antioxidant properties.

Rosehip Seed

Rosehip seeds help improve skin texture and elasticity while reducing the appearance of scars and fine lines. Since cold-pressed rosehips tend to go rancid quickly, we use an oil that’s extracted at low temperatures. 

Seabuckthorn

Extracted from bright orange berries, you can see the carotenoids in seabuckthorn oil when you pour it into your hand. We use seabuckthorn oil for skin regeneration for people who want to soothe skin disruptions and fine lines.

Squalane

You already have squalane in your skin. It’s a naturally occurring oil that helps seal in moisture and elasticity. Ours comes from non-GMO sugarcane.

Vitamin E Oil

A tried-and-true heritage skincare remedy, vitamin E is used to moisturize the skin, protect against sun damage, and soften scars and fine lines. Ours is derived from 100% non-GMO sunflower seeds, and we use it for the potent antioxidants, which also help extend the shelf life of the other oils.

Botanicals

Calendula

Pronounced "ca-LEND-u-la", this garden herb has a gentle and historic presence. It’s known for potent anti-inflammatory, anti-fungal, and antibacterial properties, and our ancestors kept it on hand for liver support and wound care.

Coffee

Whether you drink it or apply it to your skin, coffee is filled with antioxidants and polyphenols that help boost circulation and balance mood. Our quality coffee is infused into skincare products and tested for mold and mycotoxins.

Lavender

A calming herb, dried lavender can be placed under your pillow for better sleep. Use it to reset your nervous system, enhance collagen production in the skin, or to keep your babies calmly tucked in for the night.

Plantain Leaf

There’s probably plantain leaf in your backyard right now (don’t harvest it if it’s been sprayed with pesticides, though). Herbalists crush fresh plantain and then apply it directly to wounds, cuts, and scrapes. It’s great for any kind of recovery and may feel cool and soothing to painful areas.

Red Raspberry Leaf

Use raspberry leaf anytime you want skin that feels a bit tighter. It’s a natural astringent that herbalists use to slow bleeding, contract muscles, and relax cramps. You can drink red raspberry leaf before giving birth, too, but it’s not recommended until the third trimester.

Shepherd's Purse

This herb has heart-shaped seed pods that resemble Turkish shepherd’s pouches from the Middle Ages. Today, most people know shepherd’s purse as a garden weed, but in traditional Chinese medicine, it’s used to calm excessive bleeding and support wound recovery.

St. John's Wort

This herb is most well-known for its mood-balancing properties. It’s used in herbal medicine for depression and PMS, but be cautious if you take it as a supplement because it can interfere with other medicines. The topical benefits of St. John’s wort are just as potent, and it can help with pain relief, minor aches, and bruises.

Uva Ursi Leaf 

Also called “bearberry,” this herb has a unique skin-brightening compound called arbutin. Using it regularly may soften dark spots, and herbalists recommend it as an alternative to hydroquinone. Our favorite use for bearberry, though, is to prevent swelling and UTIs.

Vanilla Beans

Our vanilla bean is grade A and sourced from Madagascar. It’s mostly used to infuse a natural cupcake scent into skincare products, but it contains some antioxidants and B vitamins, too. We use the actual vanilla bean, so people who are sensitive to essential oils can still use the products.

Yarrow

The sweetest prairie flower, yarrow has lacy yellow, white, or pale pink blooms. It has natural antibacterial and antiseptic properties, and it’s used in sprays, ointments, and toners to firm the skin. We love topical yarrow because it tends to relieve itchiness, irritation, and small discomforts.

Other Ingredients

Arrowroot Powder

Sourced from a root vegetable, arrowroot is a natural starch and product thickener. It absorbs excess oil and helps balance ingredients in different skincare and body products. We notice it leaves a soft, matte finish in hair and can help absorb sweat when used in natural deodorant.

Beeswax

Packed with nutrients, we really love beeswax for its holding power. It creates a soft, breathable barrier that keeps moisture in the skin. It helps with skin elasticity, cell health, and hydration, and it’s always our first choice for sensitive skin. We source our wax from pure honeycomb cappings, harvested at local apiaries practicing regenerative agriculture.

Bentonite Clay

If you’re acne-prone or your hair gets greasy faster than it should, bentonite clay is great for balancing out oils. Use it on your skin as a gentle detox or in your hair to enhance texture and seamlessly blend other products.

Cherry Wood

In woodworking, cherry wood is used for high-end products and adds a bright and cheerful presence to your space. Cherry blossoms and berries seem to infuse their joy directly into the wood, which is harvested in Pennsylvania.

Jojoba Beads

Formed from a plant-based oil that melts beautifully into the skin, jojoba beads create a gentle exfoliation without microtears. This makes them effective for removing dead skin, but still safe for sensitive skin and gentle on the face.

Kaolin Clay

This mineral-rich clay is great for detox or absorbing excess oil in hair. It’s slightly coarse, so when it’s removed, it comes with a bit of exfoliation to the scalp or face (wherever you apply it). This can help clean hair and send blood flow to the scalp. 

Polyglyceryl-4 Oleate

In human terms, this is a natural vegetable glycerine that’s used to mix water and oil. We use it as a natural alternative to polysorbate, stearate, and other chemical emulsifiers.

Ultra-Stable Vitamin C

For the skincare scientists, tetrahexyldecyl ascorbate vitamin C is an ultra-stable form that’s not acidic. The goal is to get those potent antioxidants into the skin layers without oxidation or irritation. Vitamin C is known to reduce pigmentation, brighten skin, and protect cells.