At Bathhouse Trading Co., we believe skincare should be both effective and intentional. That’s why we created our new Botanical Bliss Tallow Balm—a deeply nourishing formula rooted in tradition and powered by plants.
While grass-fed tallow provides the rich, skin-compatible base our customers love, it’s the herbal infusion that sets this balm apart. This blend of botanical extracts was chosen not just for their feel—but for their long-standing use in natural skincare and the unique properties they offer to support skin health and resilience.
Let’s take a closer look at the extracts inside every jar of Botanical Bliss and how they bring this balm to life.
🌼 Calendula Flower Extract
Known as the “skin soother” in the herbal world, calendula has been used for generations in salves, oils, and creams. It’s one of the most widely beloved botanicals in traditional skincare for a reason—it’s gentle, golden, and often chosen for delicate or easily stressed skin. In this balm, it helps promote a sense of balance and comfort, especially for dry or sensitive areas.
🌻 Sunflower Flower Extract
While sunflower seed oil is often recognized in skincare, the flower extract carries unique benefits of its own. Rich in natural antioxidants and vitamin E, sunflower extract helps support the skin’s ability to maintain softness and a healthy moisture balance. It’s a beautiful botanical for skin that feels weathered, rough, or depleted.
🌿 Aloe Vera Leaf Extract
Aloe is one of nature’s most recognizable skin supporters. Lightweight and cooling, it’s often used to calm the skin and add hydration without heaviness. In our balm, aloe helps soften the dense feel of tallow and adds a refreshing finish, making it suitable for both body and face.
🌊 Irish Moss (Chondrus Crispus) Extract
Harvested from the sea, Irish moss is a type of red algae that’s packed with natural polysaccharides (like carrageenan), which give it a jelly-like, cushiony texture. When used in skincare, it can help the skin feel hydrated and supported. In this balm, Irish moss contributes to the rich, silky glide while helping lock in moisture for longer-lasting comfort.
🌱 Marshmallow Root Extract
Used for centuries in herbal infusions and poultices, marshmallow root is known for its high mucilage content—a naturally soothing, slippery substance that gives skin a soft, conditioned feel. It helps give Botanical Bliss that plush, luxurious texture and leaves behind a comforting finish that lingers.
💙 Optional: Blue Tansy + Frankincense (Aromatic Blend)
While the base balm is already packed with botanicals, we also offer an aromatic version infused with:
Blue Tansy – Naturally rich in azulene, which gives the balm its signature blue hue and contributes a calming, herbaceous aroma. Azulene is often sought after in luxury facial products for its balancing presence on the skin.
Frankincense – A treasured resin with a long history in skin rituals. Often chosen for its grounding scent and traditional use in supporting smoother-feeling skin.
This aromatic option adds not only a beautiful scent experience but enhances the skin feel with two ingredients beloved in more advanced botanical skincare formulas.
Why We Infuse Our Balm with Botanical Extracts
Tallow alone is an incredible moisturizer—but when paired with select botanicals, it becomes a whole new experience. These herbs and flowers aren’t there for decoration—they were carefully chosen for their ability to support the look, feel, and overall balance of the skin.
Whether you’re using it as a facial balm, a dry patch remedy, or part of your nightly ritual, Botanical Bliss offers something more:
🌿 A connection to the natural world
🌿 A reminder to slow down and care for your skin
🌿 A balm that feels as good as it looks
🌿 A nurturing companion for moments of change—like growing bellies, new beginnings, and the tender transitions of motherhood