The Tallow Journal

Essential Oils I Will Never Use on Eczema or Sensitive Skin And Why
Essential Oils I Will Never Use on Eczema or Sensitive Skin And Why
When I started making soap for my son's eczema skin, I assumed essential oils were the safe choice. Natural. Plant-based. Pure. Everything the clean beauty world says you want in... Read more...
8 Things I Wish I Knew Before My First Farmers Market
8 Things I Wish I Knew Before My First Farmers Market
My first market was the Mission Viejo Farmers Market on a Friday morning in March. I had my table runner, my soaps lined up in neat rows, my price list,... Read more...
Why I Started Reading Every Ingredient Label After My Son's Eczema Diagnosis
Why I Started Reading Every Ingredient Label After My Son's Eczema Diagnosis
My son started showing signs of eczema around his first birthday. It began as patches on his cheeks. Then spread. Some weeks were manageable. Some weeks were miserable. Summer was... Read more...
5 Real Benefits of Tallow Soap and Lotion for Eczema-Prone Skin
5 Real Benefits of Tallow Soap and Lotion for Eczema-Prone Skin
I spent years looking for something that actually worked on my son's eczema skin. Prescription creams. Fragrance-free everything. Oat baths. Dermatologist visits. We tried it all. Some things helped temporarily. Nothing... Read more...
Is Tallow Soap Actually Good for Your Skin? A Mom's Honest Answer
Is Tallow Soap Actually Good for Your Skin? A Mom's Honest Answer
When I first heard about tallow soap I had the same reaction most people do. Beef fat??!! On my skin. Really? But when your child has had eczema since birth... Read more...