The House Notes

Slow reads on tallow and the practice of natural skincare.

The House Notes

When I Was Pregnant, No One Asked What I Put on...

We watch what a pregnant woman eats and say almost nothing about what she puts on her skin, even though skin absorbs. Here is the list no one handed me,...

When I Was Pregnant, No One Asked What I Put on...

We watch what a pregnant woman eats and say almost nothing about what she puts on her skin, even though skin absorbs. Here is the list no one handed me,...

Why Your Skin Looks Dull, and What Actually Mak...

Glow is not a highlighter or a ten step routine. It is what healthy, hydrated skin does when it reflects light evenly. Here is what dull skin is really telling...

Why Your Skin Looks Dull, and What Actually Mak...

Glow is not a highlighter or a ten step routine. It is what healthy, hydrated skin does when it reflects light evenly. Here is what dull skin is really telling...

Your Skin Microbiome: Why You Should Stop Strip...

Your skin is not a clean surface to scrub. It is a living microbiome that runs your barrier and calms your immune system, and most routines quietly wage war on...

Your Skin Microbiome: Why You Should Stop Strip...

Your skin is not a clean surface to scrub. It is a living microbiome that runs your barrier and calms your immune system, and most routines quietly wage war on...

Seed Oils and Sunburn: Does Your Diet Change Ho...

What you eat may change how your skin handles the sun. Here is the honest version of the seed oil and sunburn connection, the chemistry that holds up and why...

Seed Oils and Sunburn: Does Your Diet Change Ho...

What you eat may change how your skin handles the sun. Here is the honest version of the seed oil and sunburn connection, the chemistry that holds up and why...

What Sun and Heat Do to Your Skin Barrier

If your skin feels tight and rough after a day in the sun, that is your barrier losing water faster than it should. Here is what heat and UV actually...

What Sun and Heat Do to Your Skin Barrier

If your skin feels tight and rough after a day in the sun, that is your barrier losing water faster than it should. Here is what heat and UV actually...

Why Tallow Works Better for Men's Skin Than Any...

Most skincare marketed to men does not work and most guys know it. But the guys using tallow are visibly different. Clear skin, healthy glow, and they actually look good....

Why Tallow Works Better for Men's Skin Than Any...

Most skincare marketed to men does not work and most guys know it. But the guys using tallow are visibly different. Clear skin, healthy glow, and they actually look good....