01 / THE CLASSIC
Traditional balm
Firm, smooth and richly concentrated. Softens gently with the warmth of your hands.
Explore traditional balmTHE STORY BEHIND OUR SIGNATURE INGREDIENT
Why tallow?
Because sometimes the ingredients worth rediscovering are the ones we've known for generations.
Before skincare became a shelf full of complicated steps, people cared for their skin with simple fats, oils and botanicals. Tallow was one of them. Today, it's at the heart of our signature balms — thoughtfully made for modern everyday routines.
Discover our story
ROOTED IN TRADITION
NOURISHED BY NATURE
NOURISHED BY NATURE
CHAPTER ONE / THE BEGINNING
An old ingredient.
A beautiful new ritual.
Tallow is rendered and purified animal fat. For generations, it has been used in practical household preparations, including soaps and balms.
It might not be the first ingredient you'd expect to find in a skincare jar today. But when you feel the smooth, comforting richness of a traditional tallow balm, its appeal becomes easy to understand.
Familiar. Thoughtful. Wonderfully uncomplicated.
CHAPTER TWO / WHY WE LOVE IT
The beauty is in how it feels.
What matters most isn't a list of extravagant promises. It's the simple pleasure of skin that feels softer, smoother and more comfortable.
01
Rich in fatty acids
Tallow naturally contains fatty acids including oleic, palmitic and stearic acids, which contribute to its beautifully emollient character.
02
Comforting moisture
In a balm, tallow helps condition skin and reduce moisture loss, making it especially lovely for dry-feeling areas.
03
A beautifully soft finish
Warm a small amount between your fingertips and it softens into a smooth, concentrated balm that feels reassuring on skin.
“Good skincare doesn't need to be complicated. It should feel like care.”THE TALLOW & THYME APPROACH
CHAPTER THREE / THE ART OF THE FORMULA
More than one
thoughtful ingredient.
Tallow is the beginning of many of our balms, but the final formula is about balance. Depending on the product, we combine it with carefully chosen oils, waxes and botanical ingredients — each with a purpose.
01 / OUR FOUNDATION
Tallow
Rich, traditional and comforting, creating the signature skin-conditioning feel of our balms.
02 / THOUGHTFUL PAIRINGS
Oils & waxes
Ingredients such as jojoba oil and beeswax help shape the texture and finish, depending on the formula.
03 / A BOTANICAL TOUCH
Nature's aromas
Lavender, chamomile, frankincense, sweet orange and thyme bring their own gentle aromatic character to selected products.
CHAPTER FOUR / FIND YOUR FAVOURITE
Two textures.
Your kind of ritual.
Some love the familiar richness of a traditional balm. Others prefer the cloud-soft feel of whipped tallow. There's no right answer — only the texture that feels best in your routine.
02 / THE CLOUD-SOFT
Whipped balm
Airy, mousse-like and easy to spread, with an indulgent, soft finish.
Explore whipped balmCHAPTER FIVE / THE HUMAN TOUCH
From our hands
to your daily ritual.
We're a small, independent business making skincare in South Devon. Preparing ingredients, working towards the right texture and filling every jar or tin are all part of our hands-on process.
And as our collection grows into botanical body, hair and everyday wellbeing care, the heart of the business stays the same: thoughtful formulas, carefully chosen ingredients and a little pleasure in the everyday.
Rooted in Tradition. Nourished by Nature.
READY TO FIND YOUR MATCH?
Your skin. Your ritual.
Whipped or traditional? Unscented or botanical? Let our four-question guide help you find a balm you'll love using.
For external use only. Check the ingredients and patch test before first use, particularly if you are sensitive to fragrance.