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Studies & Stories

Health Risks of Parabens & Phthalates
Uncover the hidden risks of parabens & phthalates, and how to switch to safer, natural alternatives without the guesswork.
Health Risks of Parabens & Phthalates
Uncover the hidden risks of parabens & phthalates, and how to switch to safer, natural alternatives without the guesswork.

Health Benefits of Magnesium
Dive into the evidence-backed benefits of magnesium and unpack the subtle signs that your body might be running low.
Health Benefits of Magnesium
Dive into the evidence-backed benefits of magnesium and unpack the subtle signs that your body might be running low.

Is Honey Good For Your Skin?
Explore the science-backed benefits of using honey topically—from healing wounds and calming acne to boosting hydration and protecting against bacteria.
Is Honey Good For Your Skin?
Explore the science-backed benefits of using honey topically—from healing wounds and calming acne to boosting hydration and protecting against bacteria.

Why Add Olive Oil To Tallow Balm?
Wondering why the best tallow balms include olive oil? Learn how olive oil enhances tallow’s skincare benefits.
Why Add Olive Oil To Tallow Balm?
Wondering why the best tallow balms include olive oil? Learn how olive oil enhances tallow’s skincare benefits.

Is Tallow Good For Aging Skin?
Discover how tallow supports aging skin with deep hydration, antioxidants, and nutrients that restore a healthy, youthful glow—naturally.
Is Tallow Good For Aging Skin?
Discover how tallow supports aging skin with deep hydration, antioxidants, and nutrients that restore a healthy, youthful glow—naturally.
References
Tallow
- Lee YS et al. (2020). NCM 1921, a mixture of fatty acids and choline, attenuates atopic dermatitis in treated mice. Nutrients, 12(1), 165. PMCID: PMC7019988
- Russell MF, Sandhu M, Vail M, Haran C, Batool U, Leo J. (2024). Tallow, Rendered Animal Fat, and Its Biocompatibility With Skin: A Scoping Review. Cureus, 16(5), e60981. PMCID: PMC11193910
Olive Oil
- Nasrallah G, Chehab M. (2023). Potential use of olive oil in cosmetic and dermatology applications: A review. Nutrients, 15(9), 1923. PMCID: PMC10181161
- Lin TK, Zhong L, Santiago JL. (2018). Anti-inflammatory and skin barrier repair effects of topical application of some plant oils. International Journal of Molecular Sciences, 19(1), 70. PMCID: PMC5796020
Honey & Beeswax
- Lin YL, Lu PL, Huang YH, et al. (2021). Honey in wound healing: An updated review. Pharmaceuticals, 14(12), 1242. PMCID: PMC8496555
- Mandal MD, Mandal S. (2011). Honey: its medicinal property and antibacterial activity. Asian Pacific Journal of Tropical Biomedicine, 1(2), 154–160. PMCID: PMC3609166
- Al-Waili N, Salom K, Al-Ghamdi A, Ansari MJ. (2014). Honey in dermatology and skin care: a review. Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology, 13(3), 210–217. DOI
- Farrag MA, Al-Shaebi EM, Attia ZA, et al. (2022). Bee-derived products: Chemical composition and applications in skin tissue engineering. Pharmaceuticals, 15(5), 588. PMCID: PMC9030501
- Jull AB, Walker N, Deshpande S, et al. (2011). Topical application of honey for burn wound treatment – an overview. Wounds, 23(6), 202–210. PMCID: PMC3188068
- Bertrand F, Chassagne D, Gaiani C, et al. (2022). Antimicrobial activity of commercial organic honeys against clinical isolates of human pathogenic bacteria. Phytochemistry Reviews, 21, 1225–1235. DOI
Magnesium
- Ajmera & Spritzler (2023). 12 Evidence-Based Health Benefits of Magnesium. Healthline.
- Porri et al. (2021). Effect of magnesium supplementation on women's health and well-being. NFS Journal.
- Eby & Eby (2006). Rapid recovery from major depression using magnesium treatment. Medical Hypotheses.
- Shmerling, R. (2023). What can magnesium do for you?. Harvard Health.
- Wang et al. (2017). The effect of magnesium supplementation on muscle fitness. Magnesium Research.
- Gröber et al. (2015). Magnesium in Prevention and Therapy. Nutrients.
Parabens
- WebMD Editorial Contributors; Gardner, S. S., MD. What to Know About Parabens. WebMD. September 23, 2024. https://www.webmd.com/beauty/what-to-know-about-parabens
- U.S. Food and Drug Administration. Parabens in Cosmetics. 2022. https://www.fda.gov/cosmetics/cosmetic-ingredients/parabens-cosmetics
- Stoiber, T., PhD. What Are Parabens, and Why Don’t They Belong in Cosmetics?. Environmental Working Group. April 9, 2019. https://www.ewg.org/what-are-parabens
Phthalates
- U.S. Food and Drug Administration. Phthalates in Food Packaging and Food Contact Applications. 2024. https://www.fda.gov/food/food-additives-and-gras-ingredients-information-consumers/phthalates-food-packaging-and-food-contact-applications
- WebMD Starkman, Evan. What Are Phthalates? 2024. WebMD. https://www.webmd.com/a-to-z-guides/features/what-are-phthalates
- Casale J, Rice AS. Phthalates Toxicity. [Updated 2023 Jun 15]. In: StatPearls [Internet]. Treasure Island (FL): StatPearls Publishing; 2025 Jan. https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/books/NBK587442/
- Wang Y, Qian H. Phthalates and Their Impacts on Human Health. Healthcare (Basel). 2021 May 18;9(5):603. doi: 10.3390/healthcare9050603. PMID: 34069956; PMCID: PMC8157593. https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC8157593/
- Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health, 2016. Exposure to phthalates may raise risk of pregnancy loss, gestational diabetes. https://hsph.harvard.edu/news/phthalates-exposure-pregnancy-loss-gestational-diabetes