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Frequently Asked Questions
At WildSkin, we use only minimal and high-quality, local, family-farm sourced ingredients: beef tallow, raw honey, beeswax, organic jojoba and castor oil, and natural essential oils. Our products are crafted in small batches in the USA, ensuring each jar is made with care and intent. We believe that nature provides everything your skin truly needs, and we’re passionate about delivering simple, effective, skincare that supports small, family-farmers and is free from unpronounceable ingredients, parabens and carcinogens, and synthetic chemicals. We choose organic, natural, low irritating secondary oils (jojoba, vanilla, lavender, etc) because they are non-comedogenic and tolerated by most people.
Tallow is rich in essential fatty acids and vitamins that closely mimic the structure of human skin cells, making it incredibly nourishing and balancing for the skin without being pore clogging and without the nasty ingredients and chemicals found in most commercial skincare. It provides deep moisture, supports skin elasticity, and helps protect the skin's natural barrier. Plus, it’s a sustainable ingredient when it's properly sourced, which is why we partner and support local, small, family farmers that care about the quality and livelihood of their animals.
Without a doubt, WildSkin is Simple Skincare for the Complex Being. That means its a natural, minimal ingredient skincare solution for both men and women. We have products that tailor to a wide palate, focusing on natural essential oils that are skin-friendly and low irritating, as well as unscented options for those with the most sensitive skin.
Absolutely! Tallow has a unique compatibility with human skin as it closely resembles the natural fats and Vitamin composition found in our own skin. It’s gentle, deeply nourishing, and especially beneficial for those with sensitive or easily irritated skin. Our unscented tallow-based products are ideal for those who want minimal ingredients that soothe and protect the skin barrier.
All our products are proudly handcrafted in small batches in Northeast Connecticut. This allows us to maintain the highest quality standards and pay close attention to every step of the crafting process, ensuring that you receive the freshest, most carefully made skincare.
WildSkin products are free from artificial fragrances, dyes, and additives. We completely steer clear of unpronounceable ingredients, parabens, and carcinogens found in most store brand skincare. We believe in keeping it minimal, traditional, and effective with ingredients that work synergistically with your skin. Our unscented tallow skincare is perfect for those who prefer or require fragrance-free products, and for our lightly scented options we use only natural, skin-friendly, low irritation essential oils.
We recommend storing your WildSkin products in a cool, dry place away from direct sunlight to maintain their freshness and potency. With minimal ingredients and no preservatives, it’s important to keep them tightly sealed and avoid introducing water or moisture into the jars. We use tinted glass jars to keep the protect as fresh and protected as possible. It is important to note that as a natural product, WildSkin is prone to changing with the climate. It may get harder in colder settings and softer in warmer climates. The shelf life of our products at room temperature are approximately 12-18 months.
Yes! Our tallow-based skincare is versatile and safe to use on both your face and body. It's an all-purpose moisturizer that can help soothe dry patches, nourish delicate facial skin, and even provide moisture to hands, elbows, and other areas in need.