Who We Are

Flora & Fauna Botanicals is a Minnesota-based mother and daughter business which blossomed out of our backyard garden. Our philosophy of wellness is simple- from the garden, to the kitchen, to nourish our bodies. No chemicals here!

We use organic permaculture and pollinator-friendly practices to grow our calendula flowers, which are hand-picked and hand-crafted in small batches to ensure the highest quality oil. Ingredients that we cannot grow in the garden are sustainably sourced locally or from the surrounding upper mid-west region. Though used topically, the ingredients are so pure, our balms are actually edible!

“My hands have been on the edge of bleeding from cold weather and constant washing. But I couldn't believe the difference after using the balm even just once!”

Our Ingredients

Calendula flowers growing in the greenhouse during the winter months

All balms consist of three main ingredients: grass-fed and finished rendered beef tallow, organically grown calendula (Calendula Officinalis), and non-GMO grapeseed oil. Some blends also contain 100% organic, USDA certified therapeutic-grade essential oils.

Uses

Apply sparingly (a little goes a long way) all over face, lips and tender eye areas. Our balms are intensely moisturizing for all over the body. Perfect for maintaining healthy skin or healing a wide variety of skin conditions.

Customers have found relief when using our balms to treat the following:

  • Acne

  • Dry skin

  • Eczema

  • Wrinkles/fine lines

  • Diaper rash

  • Surgical scars

  • Wounds

“My baby had an awful diaper rash, which calmed down so quickly after using the tallow! Didn't bother him at all during application since it's so soft and melts as you warm it!”

The Science

The fatty acids in grass fed tallow are similar in molecular structure to those found in human skin and sebum. This makes tallow highly skin compatible and allows it to absorb deeply. Tallow intensely hydrates and nourishes skin with its naturally occurring vitamins A, D, E, K and B1. Tallow also contains natural anti-microbial and anti-inflammatory properties (Tolsma, M., 2020. bumblebeeapothecary.com). (Decker, Megan) 2023, refinery29.com.

Calendula is renowned for its wound-healing properties. Rich in flavonoids, studies have shown calendula increased the skin’s healing velocity, promotes collagen and new tissue growth. Calendula is an anti-inflammatory, anti-microbial, anti-cancer, and has a natural SPF of 8. (Cervoni,Barbie RD), 2023, verywellhealth.com

Grape seed oil contains powerful antioxidants shown to even out skin tone, reduce signs of aging, and prevent sun damage. Noncomedogenic, anti-microbial, and anti-inflammatory properties. (Levy, Jillian CHJHC), 2022, draxe.com.

DISCLAIMERS

All our bodies are different, and react differently too! Apply sparingly on a small area of skin and watch for adverse reactions for 48hrs before full use. If you experience negative effects while using these products, cease use immediately. We recommend that you contact your health care provider before use if you have extremely sensitive skin or are worried about side effects after use. By purchasing these products, you agree that Flora & Fauna Botanicals is not responsible for any adverse reactions that may occur. Store balms at room temperature and out of direct sunlight. Best when used within six months of purchase.