Healthy living begins at the roots


Handcrafted tallow

skin care & Natural living


“We believe what nourishes your skin should be as clean as what nourishes your body. That's why we create handcrafted tallow skincare while encouraging gardening, home cooking, hunting, sustainable living, mindfulness, and traditional skills that bring us closer to the land.”

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The Tallow collection


Whipped Skin Balm

FACE & BODY

Unscented

Pure - Sensitive-skin Safe

Backwoods Balm - SandalwooD

Earthy - Protective - Soothing - Brightening

VANILLA W/ CASTOR

Balance - Hydrate

Immortelle & ChamomilE

Repair - Luxury - Antiaging

Lavender

Calm - Everyday Soothing

OUTDOOR protection

Sun Stick

20% Compare to 30 SPF

30% - Compare to 50+ SPF

Adult Strength

Family Strength

Tick Stick

Nourishing Lip Balm

Unscented - Protective

Soothing - Only 3 Ingredients

OUR UPCOMING VENDOR EVENTS

Multiple brown glass jars filled with white cream or yogurt on a wooden surface.

our standards

We believe skincare should be simple, honest, and made with intention. Every Mountain River Roots product is crafted in small batches using thoughtfully sourced ingredients and traditional methods. We prioritize quality over quantity, transparency over trends, and practices that respect both the land and the body.

Our Promise

  • Thoughtfully sourced, high-quality ingredients

  • No fillers, seed oils, or synthetic fragrance

  • Made slowly, in small batches

  • Formulated to support the skin’s natural barrier

Ingredients

  • Pure Beef Tallow

  • Pure Essential Oils

  • Pure Carrier Oils: Castor Oil & Organic Jojoba

  • Pure Beeswax: Lip Balm & Outdoor Sticks

  • Pure Non-nano Zinc Oxide: Sun Stick


Build a better Relationship with sustainable skincare

WHY TALLOW?

We choose tallow because its fatty acid profile closely mirrors our skin’s natural oils. This allows it to absorb deeply, support the skin barrier, and deliver naturally occurring vitamins A, D, E, and K—without fillers, seed oils, or synthetic fragrance. The result is simple, effective care that works with your skin, not against it.

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