There’s something tender and wild about the season I’m in right now.

I’m seven months pregnant with our second daughter. Most of my warehouse team is (very understandably) off on long-awaited summer vacations. (I told them to soak up every second — because come fall, post baby #2, I’m going to need them desperately.)

My little Willabean has been extra snuggly. And our warehouse? Absolutely buzzing. I’ve been filling balm after balm, working around the clock to keep up with orders and build enough inventory to take a short maternity leave later this year.

We’ve got a sea of jars stacked high in storage, a giant fat-rendering machine waiting to be unboxed (I’m enlisting my husband and a crowbar for that one), and some of our most exciting product launches ever on the horizon.

Oh, and we were just selected to present on the Thrive Market Stage at Newtopia Now this August (!!!). It’s a lot in the best, most glorious, most “holy crap, this is amazing... now I need a nap” kind of way. (And yes, this weekend, I did sneak in a little nap.)

In the midst of all this movement, something else has been quietly simmering: we’ve been expanding our ingredient list. As we grow both as a company and a community we’ve been listening closely to what your skin is asking for. And it’s led us to a few new ingredients we’re thrilled to introduce:

Plum Kernel Oil

Coming soon in our new lip balm + belly oil

The neighbors have spoken! When we polled you about lip balm flavors, Plum and Rose were clear winners. While they smell and taste incredible, Plum Kernel Oil is a powerhouse in its own right.

Rich in omega-3s, antioxidants, and vitamins A and E (just like our beloved grass-fed tallow), it's deeply moisturizing, anti-inflammatory, and protective against environmental stressors. Perfect for dry lips, stretching bellies, or sensitive skin prone to flare-ups like eczema or psoriasis. (If that’s you, check our blog for more skin-soothing tips.)

It feels like silk—and yes, we’re obsessed. Bonus: the new lip balms will come in the cutest recycled metal lipstick-style vessels.

Calendula

Launching this fall in our belly oil + nipple butter

Calendula has been used for centuries to calm, soothe, and restore delicate skin. A gentle oil extracted from marigold flowers, it’s a natural fit for our tiniest neighbors and the people who care for them.

Safe enough for newborns, it helps reduce inflammation, ease irritation, and support healing—a little love letter to new parents. We’ll be making this formula in extra-small batches to ensure every jar is as perfect as your new babe.

(And yes, I already have one ready to pull out of the cabinet for my own little love.)

Nettle, Rosemary & Castor Oil

Starring in our new postpartum-focused hair oil

Let’s be honest: this hair oil might just make your ex question everything with one flip. It smells divine—and it works. Approved by celebrity hairstylist Annie Montgomery, this serum is our ode to postpartum regrowth (or anyone dealing with thinning hair).

We’ve combined:

• Rosemary: to stimulate blood flow and promote healthy growth

• Castor oil: to hydrate, fight dandruff, and support strength

• Nettle: to nourish the scalp and reinforce the hair shaft

We’ve also added yarrow and juniper for balance, clarity, and a fresh, grounding scent.

Rose Otto & Sea Buckthorn

Coming soon in our new Rose Hand Balm + Rose & Sea Buckthorn Face Balm (PREORDER)

Rose Otto is one of the most precious essential oils in the world—extracted through steam distillation to preserve its delicate, deeply healing properties.

It soothes sensitive skin and encourages a luminous, even complexion, while Sea Buckthorn (a rich source of omega-7 and antioxidants) helps repair and fortify the skin barrier.

Also... it smells like a spa in a jar. Our warehouse basically is a spa now, and we’re not mad about it.

So many of these ingredients feel personal—tied to this tender season of transition, filled with hints of what’s ahead: deeper healing, richer rituals, and a wider embrace of what regenerative skincare can be.

We’re so excited to share this next chapter with you—whether you’re in the thick of postpartum, the end of summer, or simply a day where your skin (or your spirit) needs a little more care.

Thanks for being here for all of it. Every jar, balm, and serum we make carries that care forward to you.

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