Apothicary - Whipped Beef Tallow & Honey Body Butter from Schwarz Family Farm
Whipped Beef Tallow & Honey Body Butter
Small-batch handcrafted skincare made right here at Schwarz Family Farm in Penrose, Colorado.
There is something beautiful about returning to simple, time-honored ingredients when caring for our skin. Our Whipped Beef Tallow & Honey Body Butter is handcrafted in small batches using rendered beef tallow from fresh, local beef, extra virgin olive oil, natural honey, and a subtle hint of ginger.
We carefully whip the tallow until it becomes light, creamy, and smooth, then blend it with extra virgin olive oil and honey. A touch of ginger adds a warm, gentle note that complements the natural richness of the other ingredients.
The result is a luxurious, rich body butter that melts into the skin and leaves it feeling soft, smooth, and moisturized.
Why Beef Tallow?
Beef tallow has been used for generations as a simple, rich moisturizer for the skin. Its naturally occurring fatty acids make it a wonderful ingredient for a nourishing body butter, particularly when skin is feeling dry or rough.
We love tallow because it brings us back to something simple: using a natural ingredient that has been valued for generations rather than relying on a long list of complicated ingredients.
The Benefits of Extra Virgin Olive Oil
We add extra virgin olive oil to our whipped tallow butter to create a softer, silkier consistency while adding another naturally rich source of skin-conditioning oils.
The olive oil blends beautifully with the tallow, helping create a body butter that spreads easily and feels creamy as it warms against the skin.
Honey for a Touch of Natural Goodness
Honey adds another beautiful element to this simple formula. It has long been appreciated in traditional skin care for its naturally soothing and moisturizing qualities.
Combined with rich tallow and extra virgin olive oil, honey helps make this body butter feel especially luxurious while keeping the ingredient list wonderfully simple.
A Hint of Ginger
We add just a hint of ginger to give this body butter a warm, subtle character.
The ginger is intentionally understated. It doesn't overpower the natural richness of the tallow and honey, but adds a gentle warmth that makes the body butter feel special and inviting.
A Rich, Whipped Texture
Our body butter begins with rich beef tallow, but we whip it into a light, creamy texture that makes it easy to scoop and apply.
As it comes into contact with the warmth of your skin, the butter begins to melt and spread easily. A little goes a long way, so start with a small amount and massage it into the skin.
It is especially lovely for areas that tend to become dry or rough, including:
- Hands
- Elbows
- Knees
- Feet
- Heels
- Cuticles
- Dry patches of skin
- Laugh Lines
Handmade at Schwarz Family Farm
This body butter isn't made on a factory production line.
Each batch is handcrafted by Alice Schwarz at Schwarz Family Farm in Penrose, Colorado. We use fresh, local beef to create our tallow, then carefully combine it with extra virgin olive oil, honey, and ginger before whipping and filling each tin by hand.
We believe there is something special about knowing where the ingredients come from, knowing who made the product, and being able to offer our customers something created right here on our family farm.
Small batch. Simple ingredients. Handcrafted with care.
Ingredients
Beef tallow, extra virgin olive oil, honey, and ginger.
Our ingredient list is intentionally simple. We believe you should be able to recognize the things you're putting on your skin.
Product Details
Size: 2 oz tin
Made: Small batch
Handcrafted by: Alice Schwarz
Made in: Penrose, Colorado
Scent: Subtle, warm ginger with the natural character of tallow and honey
Ingredients: Beef tallow, extra virgin olive oil, honey, and ginger
A Note About Handmade Skincare
Because our body butter is handcrafted in small batches using natural ingredients, slight variations in color, texture, and consistency may occur from one batch to another. These natural variations are part of the character of a handmade product and do not affect the quality of the body butter.
Store in a cool, dry place and keep the tin protected from excessive heat. Because tallow softens and melts with warmth, the consistency may change depending on the temperature. If it becomes soft or melted, simply allow it to cool and return to a firmer consistency.
A Little Tallow Truth
Because this body butter is made with real beef tallow, there may be a slight scent of beef when the butter is warm or when you first apply it.
Don't worry—you haven't accidentally rubbed a pot roast on yourself. 😂
For most people, that natural tallow scent disappears once the body butter sinks into the skin. However, everyone's body chemistry is different, so you may notice the scent for a little longer than someone else.
We don't try to cover the natural character of the tallow with a heavy fragrance. What you smell when you first apply it is simply part of using a real, handcrafted tallow body butter.
One More Little Thing...
If you have dogs, you may discover that they are very interested in your skincare routine. 😂
The natural smell of tallow may make you temporarily irresistible to your four-legged friends, and you might receive a few enthusiastic kisses immediately after applying your body butter.
But don't worry—once the butter sinks into your skin and that initial scent fades, your furry admirers will generally lose interest and go back to their regularly scheduled dog activities. 🐾
Consider it an unexpected quality-control team.
How to Use
I personally love applying this body butter right after a shower, while my skin is still moist and soft.
Scoop a small amount from the tin and warm it between your fingertips or palms. Massage gently into your skin, allowing the warmth of your skin to melt the butter as you apply it.
A little goes a long way, so start with a small amount and add more as needed.
For best results, apply after bathing or whenever your skin needs an extra dose of moisture.
For external use only. Avoid contact with eyes. Discontinue use if irritation occurs.
From Our Farm to You
What started with fresh local beef becomes something entirely different when we slow down, use what we have, and make it by hand.
From Schwarz Family Farm in Penrose, Colorado, we're proud to offer a body butter made with simple ingredients, traditional inspiration, and a whole lot of care.
Simple ingredients. Small batches. Made right here on our family farm. 🤎
These statements have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration. This product is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease.