Most of us don’t need a rich cream everywhere. But there are a few places on the body that work hard, receive little attention and tend to feel dry first: hands, elbows and heels. These are exactly where our Tallow Cream Lemongrass & Lavender feels most at home.
A Short Look at What’s Inside
The Tallow Cream Lemongrass & Lavender comes in a 2 oz jar with a short, readable ingredient list: grass-fed beef tallow, organic olive fruit oil, organic jojoba seed oil, and organic lemongrass and lavender oils. There are no synthetic ingredients or preservatives.
Grass-fed beef tallow closely resembles the natural oils produced by human skin, and it naturally contains vitamins A, D, E and K. Its rich blend of fatty acids is deeply nourishing for dry skin, helping to soothe and soften rough patches and leaving skin feeling soft, supple and revitalized. The essential oils add a relaxing scent, with lemongrass bringing a fresh, green lift and lavender a soft, herbal calm.
Hands: The Hardest-Working Skin
Hands are washed, sanitized, exposed to the weather and busy all day, so it is no surprise that they are often the first to feel tight or rough. A rich cream is especially welcome after washing, once hands are thoroughly dried, and last thing at night.
Warm a small amount between your palms, then massage it into the backs of your hands, between your fingers and around the knuckles and cuticles, which tend to be the driest spots. Because the cream absorbs fully after a few minutes, you can apply it and carry on with your evening. A jar on the bedside table makes a nightly hand ritual easy to remember.
Elbows and Knees
Elbows and knees have thicker skin that can look dull and feel rough, partly because they are constantly bending, leaning and resting on surfaces. They are also remarkably easy to forget. Try adding them to your routine straight after a shower, while skin is still warm: pat dry, then massage in a small amount of cream with slow, circular strokes until it melts in.
Heels and Feet
Feet carry us everywhere, yet they are often the last thing we think to moisturize. Heels in particular can feel dry and rough, especially after a season of open shoes or in drier weather. A simple evening routine makes all the difference to how they feel.
- Wash and dry your feet thoroughly in the evening, including between the toes.
- Warm a little cream between your palms and massage it into heels, soles and the sides of the feet.
- Slip on a pair of soft cotton socks for a cosy finish before bed.
- Take care on smooth floors straight after applying, before the cream has absorbed.
It is a small habit, but a few minutes spent caring for your feet at the end of the day is one of the most quietly satisfying forms of self-care, and the lemongrass and lavender scent makes it feel like a proper wind-down.
Good to Know
The label describes the cream as safe for all ages and skin types. As always, patch test on a small area first and stop if irritation occurs. Tallow melts at around 85°F, so keep the jar in a cool, dark place away from direct sunlight or heat. If it does melt, the oils may separate; simply mix gently and refrigerate if necessary.
If you love the idea of a scent for every mood, this cream is also part of The Tallow Cream Trio, and a set brings you closer to half-price (from $45) or free (from $85) shipping to Canada. For hands, elbows and heels, though, one jar and a few mindful minutes are really all you need.
