{"title":"Functional Balms","description":"\u003cp\u003ePremium botanical oils infused into our classic tallow balm formula\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"arnica-tallow-balm-with-manuka-honey-vitamin-e-4-oz-1","title":"RECOVERY: Arnica Infused Tallow Balm","description":"\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eGrass-fed tallow infused with arnica flowers. A balm for skin that takes a beating.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eHandmade in small batches in California.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eWHY ARNICA\u003cbr\u003eArnica grows in the mountains of Europe, and it's been going into salves and liniments there for centuries. It's the flower people reach for after a hard day — the one that lives in every gym bag and every ski cabin cabinet.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eWe infuse the whole dried flower into the tallow over low heat rather than dropping in an extract, so what's in the tin is the plant itself.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eTallow is the other half. Its fat profile is close to what human skin already makes, so it absorbs instead of pooling on top.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eGOOD FOR\u003cbr\u003eKnees, shoulders, hands, feet, lower back. After training, after a long paddle, after a long day standing. Skin that's dry and worked over.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eHOW TO USE\u003cbr\u003eScoop a generous amount, warm it between your hands until it melts, and massage it in for a minute or two. The rubbing is half the point.\u003cbr\u003eMorning, night, or right after a shower.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eHONEST ANSWERS\u003cbr\u003eDoes it smell like beef? No. Properly rendered tallow is nearly odorless. Arnica adds a faint green, herbal note.\u003cbr\u003eIs there menthol or camphor in it? No. There's no cooling or heating sensation — this isn't that kind of rub.\u003cbr\u003eWhy is it solid? No water, no emulsifiers. It melts on contact with skin. Cold weather makes it firmer — just work it a little longer.\u003cbr\u003eHow much do I use? More than the face balms. This one is meant for large areas and you should use it accordingly.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eIMPORTANT\u003cbr\u003eFor external use on unbroken skin only. Do not apply to cuts, scrapes, or open wounds.\u003cbr\u003eArnica is in the daisy family. If you're sensitive to ragweed, chamomile, marigold, or chrysanthemum, patch test first or skip this one.\u003cbr\u003eKeep away from eyes and mouth. Not for internal use.\u003cbr\u003eNot recommended during pregnancy or nursing without checking with your doctor.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eHandmade and shipped from California.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"My Store","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":40835378151553,"sku":null,"price":35.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0595\/9843\/8529\/files\/ChatGPTImageJul23_2026_10_14_11AM_18f2c73b-ecfa-42c2-833a-3726a9139d1c.png?v=1784827525"},{"product_id":"tamanu-tallow-balm-with-manuka-honey-vitamin-e-4-oz","title":"SCAR CARE: Tamanu Infused Tallow Balm","description":"\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eGrass-fed tallow and unrefined tamanu oil. Two ingredients your skin actually recognizes, whipped into a balm for skin that's been outside too long.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eHandmade in small batches in California. No seed oils, no fragrance, no fillers.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eWHAT'S IN IT\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGrass-fed, grass-finished beef tallow — rendered clean, no smell\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCold-pressed unrefined tamanu oil\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e[beeswax \/ other carriers]\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eThat's the whole list.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eWHY TAMANU\u003cbr\u003eTamanu grows on tropical shorelines. The nuts have to cure in the sun for two full months before they'll release any oil at all — a hundred kilos of nuts yields a few liters. It comes out dark green, thick, and nutty-smelling because it's unrefined. Most companies chemically strip that color and scent out. We leave it, because that's the part worth paying for.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eTallow is the other half. Its fat profile is close to what human skin already makes, so it sinks in instead of sitting on top.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eGOOD FOR\u003cbr\u003eDry, weathered, sun-beaten skin. Old scrapes and marks. Knuckles, elbows, knees, heels. Board rash and windburn. Anywhere raw.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eHOW TO USE\u003cbr\u003eScoop a small amount, warm it between your fingers until it melts, press it in. Nights are best — it's rich and it has a scent for the first few minutes. Reapply after the ocean or the shower.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eHONEST ANSWERS\u003cbr\u003eDoes it smell like beef? No. Properly rendered tallow is nearly odorless. What you'll smell is the tamanu — nutty and green, and it fades fast.\u003cbr\u003eWill it break me out? Tallow is well tolerated by most people, but this is a rich balm. Patch test first if you're acne-prone.\u003cbr\u003eWhy is it solid? No water, no emulsifiers. It melts on contact with skin. Cold weather makes it firmer — just work it a little longer.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eHEADS UP\u003cbr\u003eTamanu comes from a tree nut. Please skip this one if you have a tree nut allergy.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"My Store","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":40835378413697,"sku":null,"price":35.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0595\/9843\/8529\/files\/ChatGPTImageJul23_2026_10_16_43AM_529926c9-642a-4a7f-b2a8-672bbeb82cc0.png?v=1784827603"},{"product_id":"sea-kelp-tallow-balm-with-manuka-honey-vitamin-e-4-oz","title":"EXFOLIATE: Sea Kelp Infused Tallow Balm","description":"\u003cp\u003eGrass-fed tallow infused with sea kelp. A smoothing balm for rough, bumpy, flaky skin — arms, thighs, elbows, heels.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHandmade in small batches in California.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWHY SEA KELP\u003cbr\u003eKelp is one of the most mineral-dense things in the ocean — magnesium, potassium, iodine, amino acids, and the alginates that make seaweed slippery. Coastal cultures have used it on skin for as long as they've been pulling it out of the water.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe infuse it slowly into the tallow rather than dropping in an extract, so the balm carries the whole plant and not just a marketing ingredient.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTallow is the other half. Its fat profile is close to what human skin already makes, so it sinks in instead of sitting on top.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGOOD FOR\u003cbr\u003eThe rough patches. Bumpy skin on the backs of arms and thighs. Cracked heels, dry elbows, flaky shins. Skin that feels like sandpaper in winter.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHOW TO USE\u003cbr\u003eBest right after a shower, on damp skin. Scoop a small amount, warm it between your fingers until it melts, work it into the rough spots.\u003cbr\u003eNightly at first, then as needed. Rough texture takes consistency, not force.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHONEST ANSWERS\u003cbr\u003eDoes it smell like beef? No. Properly rendered tallow is nearly odorless. You'll get a faint clean ocean note from the kelp.\u003cbr\u003eIs this a scrub? No grit, no beads. It softens rough skin over time instead of sanding it off — gentler, and it doesn't leave you red.\u003cbr\u003eWill it break me out? Tallow suits most people well, but this is a rich balm. Patch test if you're acne-prone.\u003cbr\u003eWhy is it solid? No water, no emulsifiers. It melts on contact with skin. Cold weather makes it firmer — just work it a little longer.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eContains iodine from sea kelp. If you've been told to limit iodine, check with your doctor first.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHandmade and shipped from California.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"My Store","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":40835378806913,"sku":null,"price":35.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0595\/9843\/8529\/files\/ChatGPTImageJul23_2026_10_27_28AM.png?v=1784827671"},{"product_id":"sea-buckthorn-tallow-balm-with-manuka-honey-vitamin-e-4-oz","title":"BRIGHTEN: Sea Buckthorn Infused Tallow Balm","description":"\u003cp data-start=\"813\" data-end=\"1153\"\u003ePure goodness in a jar (no essential oils added).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"813\" data-end=\"1153\"\u003eMade with pure, grass-fed beef tallow \u0026amp; manuka honey, \u003cstrong data-start=\"876\" data-end=\"906\"\u003eLittle Pasture Tallow Balm\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eis a luxurious natural moisturizer that restores softness \u0026amp; lasting hydration to dry sensitive skin.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"813\" data-end=\"1153\"\u003eEach batch is handcrafted with care to preserve natural nutrients in your skin. The result is a smooth, rich balm that melts into the skin, leaving it hydrated, balanced, and naturally glowing.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"My Store","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":40835379396737,"sku":null,"price":35.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0595\/9843\/8529\/files\/ChatGPTImageAug28_2026_09_46_45AM.png?v=1787935619"},{"product_id":"kukui-nut-tallow-balm-with-manuka-honey-vitamin-e-4-oz","title":"BARRIER: Kukui Nut Infused Tallow Balm","description":"\u003cp\u003eGrass-fed tallow with cold-pressed kukui nut oil. A lighter balm for everyday skin — face, hands, anywhere that needs moisture without weight.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHandmade in small batches in California.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWHY KUKUI\u003cbr\u003eKukui is the state tree of Hawaii, and Hawaiians have used the oil on skin for generations — on newborns, on sunburn, on anything raw from salt and sun.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt's one of the lightest nut oils there is. High in linoleic acid, it sinks in fast and leaves almost nothing behind, which is why it's the one we reach for when a balm needs to disappear instead of sit there.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTallow is the other half. Its fat profile is close to what human skin already makes, so it absorbs instead of pooling on top.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGOOD FOR\u003cbr\u003eEveryday moisture. Faces that can't handle a heavy balm. Hands that get washed all day. Sun-exposed skin, windburn, kids' skin. A good starting point if you've never used tallow before.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHOW TO USE\u003cbr\u003eScoop a small amount, warm it between your fingers until it melts, press it in.\u003cbr\u003eWorks morning or night — it's light enough to go under sunscreen or makeup once it's absorbed.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHONEST ANSWERS\u003cbr\u003eDoes it smell like beef? No. Properly rendered tallow is nearly odorless, and kukui is close to scentless too. This is the most neutral-smelling balm we make.\u003cbr\u003eIs this too heavy for my face? It's our lightest one. If you've tried tallow before and found it greasy, start here.\u003cbr\u003eWill it break me out? Kukui is high in linoleic acid, which tends to suit oily and acne-prone skin. Still worth a patch test.\u003cbr\u003eWhy is it solid? No water, no emulsifiers. It melts on contact with skin. Cold weather makes it firmer — just work it a little longer.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eKukui comes from a tree nut. Please skip this one if you have a tree nut allergy.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHandmade and shipped from California.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"My Store","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":40835396698241,"sku":null,"price":35.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0595\/9843\/8529\/files\/ChatGPTImageJul23_2026_11_25_27AM.png?v=1784831166"},{"product_id":"blue-tansy-infused-tallow-balm","title":"REDNESS: Blue Tansy Tallow Balm","description":"\u003cp\u003eGrass-fed tallow with blue tansy. A calming balm for skin that looks red, reactive, and irritated.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHandmade in small batches in California.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWHY BLUE TANSY\u003cbr\u003eBlue tansy grows in Morocco. The flowers are yellow — the oil comes out deep indigo blue, because steam distillation creates a compound called chamazulene that doesn't exist in the plant until you distill it. That color is the whole reason people pay what they pay for it.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt's expensive, it's slow to produce, and a little goes a long way. That's why this balm is blue, and why it's the priciest one we make.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTallow is the other half. Its fat profile is close to what human skin already makes, so it absorbs instead of pooling on top.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGOOD FOR\u003cbr\u003eSkin that looks flushed and reactive. Post-sun, post-wind, post-shave. Rough patches that also look angry. The stuff that shows up on your cheeks and nose in winter.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHOW TO USE\u003cbr\u003eScoop a small amount, warm it between your fingers until it melts, press it in.\u003cbr\u003eNight is best. Start every other day and work up — this one is potent and you don't need much.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHONEST ANSWERS\u003cbr\u003eDoes it smell like beef? No. Properly rendered tallow is nearly odorless. What you'll smell is blue tansy — herbal, sweet, a little camphorous.\u003cbr\u003eWill it stain? It's blue in the tin and blue on your fingers for a second, but it disappears as it absorbs. Don't sleep on white pillowcases the first night until you know how much you need.\u003cbr\u003eWill it break me out? Tallow suits most people well. This one has an essential oil in it, so patch test on your inner forearm before it goes on your face.\u003cbr\u003eWhy is it solid? No water, no emulsifiers. It melts on contact with skin. Cold weather makes it firmer — just work it a little longer.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eContains an essential oil. Not for use on broken skin, and not recommended during pregnancy without checking with your doctor.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHandmade and shipped from California.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"My Store","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":40855843078273,"sku":null,"price":35.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0595\/9843\/8529\/files\/ChatGPTImageAug28_2026_09_38_04AM.png?v=1787935101"}],"url":"https:\/\/thelittlepasture.com\/collections\/functional-balms.oembed","provider":"Little Pasture","version":"1.0","type":"link"}