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Why Tallow Balm Works So Well for Dry Winter Skin
Cold outdoor air and indoor heating can leave skin feeling dry and tight. Learn how a rich tallow balm helps seal in moisture during winter.

Katie Gustafson
Feb 245 min read


Introducing Baby Balm: Our Unscented Whipped Tallow Balm for the Most Sensitive Skin
Meet Baby Balm, Bloom's simple fragrance-free whipped tallow balm made without essential oils or added scent.

Katie Gustafson
Feb 27, 20254 min read


Tallow: The Ultimate Solution for Dry Skin.
Discover why tallow is the best solution for dry skin. Rich in nutrients and deeply hydrating, tallow balm nourishes and restores dry skin.

Katie Gustafson
Feb 19, 20256 min read


My Biggest Order Ever: 300 Bee Balms for Tallow-Rendering Folks!
Saying yes to my first huge order and lessons I'll take into 2025!

Katie Gustafson
Dec 16, 20245 min read


Choosing the Right Whipped Tallow Balm: A Guide to Our Balms
Discover the Perfect Whipped Tallow Balm for Your Skin: A Guide to Bloom’s Handcrafted Balms If you follow Bloom on social media or are browsing around the site, you may have noticed that we have hand-whipped tallow balms! Despite the fact that whipped tallow balms are having a moment, tallow has been used as a nourishing and versatile skincare remedy since ancient times (read more about that, here). One question I get asked a lot about my whipped tallow balms is: "What is th

Katie Gustafson
Oct 26, 20246 min read


The History of Tallow Skincare: The Ancient Secret to Naturally Radiant, Healthy Skin
There's no doubt that tallow-based skincare is trending, but that doesn't mean it is a modern fad. In fact, did you know that tallow is one of the most time-tested natural ingredients in skincare history? It was used by early cultures including the Babylonians and Egyptians. Greeks and Romans also incorporated animal fats into traditional balms, salves, and beauty routines. Later cultures adapted tallow's versatile texture in their own skincare practices. The history of tallo

Katie Gustafson
Sep 28, 20248 min read
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