'Immanuel' Tallow Balm

HISTORY

The magi or ‘wise men’ spent their entire lives studying the astronomical alignments of the stars to seek out the star leading to Christ. Upon finding him with his mother, Mary, they immediately fell to their knees in reverence and overwhelming joy and worshiped him. “Then they opened their treasures and presented him with gifts of gold and of incense and of myrrh” Matthew 2:11. After traveling for a tedious amount of time and putting their own lives at stake, they presented their treasures to this toddler- their treasures being of the highest value, given to Him. What a profound statement the magi have set for us to follow!

 

Frankincense or olibanum is the resin from the Boswellia carteri tree found in Southwest Asia. Frankincense when burned is highly fragrant and was burned as God has asked (Exodus 30:34), and was therefore a symbol of holiness and righteousness. The gift of frankincense was symbolic, as His willingness to come as a vulnerable baby to better know us, sacrificing Himself for our sin. As for skincare, frankincense has a soothing effect and helps tone the skin due to its antioxidant properties, with aromas of forestwood and citrus. It has been used traditionally for eczema and acne and helps tighten and lift the skin naturally.

 

Myrrh comes from the gum of the Commiphora myrrha tree in Southwest Asia. This spice was used as an addition to some wines making it more bitter, often referred to as ‘gall’ in the Bible. Jesus was offered this drink right before his crucifixion, and He denied it- a display of extramundane courage, he declined anything that would numb the suffering. Myrrh was symbolic of affliction and suffering, as this Child would grow up to endure the ultimate suffering for our salvation- and there is no greater gift and no greater love. Myrrh also has medicinal properties such as the topical treatment of arthritis and pain relief, alongside, astringent properties, antioxidant properties, and anti-inflammatory.

 

E-SO essential oil blends are pure blends from plants that are sustainably grown in the United States following organic farming and crafting methods, non-GMO, free of heavy metals, chemical-free, pesticide-free, solvent-free, with gas chromatography and mass spectrometry (GC/MS) testing preformed. Certificate of analysis (COA) provided with each oil.

 

GRASSFED AND FINISHED TALLOW

Grassfed is an important factor upon choosing a tallow balm simply because grassfed cows are exposed to sunshine all day and allowed to graze a natural, earthy diet. Compared to conventional cows who are forced indoors at close proximity and fed genetically modified feed, these qualities of grassfed cows result in cows who have accessed the proper aliments to retain the necessary nutrients from the sun and earth. This natural grazing process results in suet that is rich with vitamins, minerals, and fats, a perfect source for tallow skincare. Earth-Side Organic's tallow is rendered fat from 100% grassfed and finished, pasture raised cows that are non-vaccinated, non-GMO, antibiotic-free, steroid-free, hormone-free, grain-free, soy-free, pesticide-free, herbicide-free, chemical-free and humanely raised. 

 

JOJOBA OIL

Jojoba oil is pressed from the seed of the jojoba plant, a perennial plant naturally inhabiting the deserts of North America . Jojoba is humectant, meaning it retains moisture and by doing so, keeps the skin fully moisturized and preventing bacteria from entering to counter acne, bacterial infections, and dry skin. It is also noncomedogenic, meaning it is less likely to clog your pores due to its botanical composition that is similar to your body's natural oil secretion. Co-occurring it also helps balance oil production, beneficial to those struggling with over production and oily skin. Jojoba oil contains anti-microbial and anti-fungal properties that have been shown to fight a fungal infection caused by yeast called candida, candida being a big influence in severe acne cases. Jojoba oil on severe acne spots where candida growth occurs may prevent growth. Jojoba oil also contains Vitamin E as an antioxidant to free radicals and oxidative stress, along with the faster healing process for wounds, burns, minimization of scaring. Vitamin E production also promotes collagen production to improve elasticity of the skin and slowing signs of aging. Jojoba oil used in E-SO Tallow Balm is expeller-pressed, unrefined, chemical-free non-synthetic, non-GMO, and USDA certified organic.

 

EMU OIL

Emu oil is derived from the fat of a flightless bird called the emu, indigenous to Australia and cousins with the ostrich. American Emu Association or AEA certification is a program developed to ensure top quality living standards, humanely raised, and industry standards for fully refined grade A emu oil. E-SO products are crafted from, pasture raised and humanely raised emus that are fully refined and processed by AEA certification standards. AEA Certification for emu oil used in E-SO's tallow.

 

Much like tallow was used conventionally in ancient-European and early Western civilization, emu oil's use has been traced back thousands of years to Australian aboriginal culture. The oil was used holistically and medicinally as bug repellent, pain relief, anti-inflammatory and even as a topical sun barrier. Emu oil is currently used for all of the previously stated, along with pain relief for arthritis, ear inflammation, antispasmodic (IBS) and lowering cholesterol (when used internally) and much more. Emu oil is even said to prevent bone loss when taken with chemotherapy treatment.

 

Emu oil, much like tallow, may prevent aging, increase healing rate of wounds and scars (ect.), It helps hair and nail growth, decrease inflammation, and much more. Pasture raised emus derive oil that is rich with fatty acids Omega 3, 6, and 9 and antioxidants such as Vitamin A & E; smoothing, repairing, protecting, and replenishing skin, dark spots, aging, acne, (see 'Tallow Ecology' tab for more info on fatty acids and omegas).

Returns (refunds and exchanges)

If you are unhappy with your item, please let us know. Our Returns Policy gives you 14 days to return or exchange an item bought online with an original receipt. If 14 days have gone by since your purchase, we cannot offer you a refund or exchange. To be eligible for a refund or exchange, goods must be returned in a re-saleable condition. That means your item must be unused and in the same condition that you received it. The item must be in the original packaging and returned with any accessories, labels and “free gifts” or bonus items. To complete your refund or exchange, we require a receipt or proof of purchase. Please do not send your purchase back to the manufacturer.

Refunds (if applicable)

Once your returned item is received and inspected, we will send you an email to notify you that we have received your returned item. We will also notify you of the approval or rejection of your refund. If you are approved, then your refund will be processed, and a credit will automatically be applied to your credit card or original method of payment, within 14 calendar days. If you paid for standard delivery of the goods, the cost of standard delivery will also be refunded. There are certain situations where only partial refunds are granted (if applicable): Products with obvious signs of use; Any item not in its original condition, which is damaged or missing parts for reasons not due to our error or shipping error; and any item that is returned more than 14 days after delivery.

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