At Rowe Family Farms, our whipped tallow balm is built around grass-fed & finished tallow we render ourselves from animals raised on our farm. We blend that with jojoba oil, cocoa butter, and therapeutic-grade essential oils for a balm that feels cushioned going on, fast absorption rate and comfortably long lasting moisturizing hours later.
Why tallow is the star
Grass-fed & finished tallow naturally contains skin-friendly fatty acids—especially oleic, palmitic, and stearic—that act as emollients (soften/smooth) and support a comfortable after-feel. Reviews and standards literature consistently list these as tallow’s primary fatty acids, which helps explain why tallow-based balms feel rich yet wearable on dry skin.
Put simply: our tallow supplies the “cushion” in the balm—the classic, comforting glide and softness you notice right away.
What jojoba contributes
Jojoba is technically a liquid wax ester (not a triglyceride oil). Because it closely resembles the structure of human sebum, it spreads easily, reduces greasiness, and helps the balm sit comfortably on skin without feeling heavy.
Why we still add cocoa butter as a supporting role
Moisturizer science is clear: occlusives leave a thin lipid film on the skin that reduces transepidermal water loss (TEWL)—that’s how you “lock in” moisture after you apply an emollient. Dermatology references define this mechanism, and tests show cocoa butter can reduce TEWL in the near term. We add a measured amount of cocoa butter for that soft, moisture-holding seal—without making the finish feel waxy.
Bottom line:
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Tallow = plush emollience & classic comfort
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Jojoba = elegant slip, balanced feel
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Cocoa butter = a gentle occlusive veil to help hydration last
Our farm-rendered tallow vs. “tallow + jojoba only” balms
Many balms on the market use bulk-manufactured tallow blended with jojoba oil—a nice start for emolliency and spread. We go further in two ways:
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Source & stewardship: We use our own grass-fed & finished tallow, rendered on-farm for traceability and quality. Grass-based husbandry is associated with meaningful differences in beef lipid profiles and antioxidant content, underscoring why we care about upstream sourcing.
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Function-driven build: We keep jojoba for slip, then add cocoa butter to introduce true occlusion—the dermatologically recognized way to slow water loss from the stratum corneum—so comfort lasts.
To explain why our balm feels different: plush from tallow, elegant from jojoba, and longer-lasting from cocoa butter.
How to use
Warm a pea-size amount between freshly hands & fingers and rub into skin (face, hands, elbows, heels).
Ingredient list (common names)
Grass-Fed & Finished Tallow (farm-rendered), Jojoba Oil ), Cocoa Butter, Essential Oils.
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