Buttercream Botanicals began in my home kitchen, born from a simple goal: to create truly safe, effective skincare for my family. I’m Jamie — a health coach, mom of four, and the maker behind every small-batch product.

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As I learned more about environmental toxins, I was surprised to discover that skincare is one of the most common sources of daily chemical exposure. Our skin absorbs much of what we put on it, and over time, even small exposures can add up. I wanted something different — products made with pure, recognizable ingredients that work with the body’s natural balance instead of against it.

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Every balm and salve we make is handcrafted in small batches using time-honored ingredients like grass-fed tallow and herb-infused jojoba oil. You’ll never find added fragrances, synthetic preservatives, or essential oils in our formulations — only simple, whole ingredients that truly support healthy skin.

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Why we use tallow
Tallow is one of the most skin-compatible moisturizers found in nature. Its fatty acid profile closely mirrors that of our own skin’s sebum, allowing it to absorb easily and work in harmony with the skin’s natural barrier. This deep compatibility helps tallow deliver vital nutrients where they’re needed most — without clogging pores or leaving a greasy residue.

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Rich in bioavailable vitamins A, D, E, and K, as well as conjugated linoleic acid and palmitoleic acid (a natural antimicrobial), tallow deeply nourishes, repairs, and protects the skin. It supports collagen production, strengthens the skin barrier, and helps calm irritation from dryness, eczema, acne, and sun exposure.

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It’s a time-honored ingredient — one our ancestors relied on for generations — and modern research continues to affirm what tradition has long known: tallow is remarkably effective for restoring balance and resilience to the skin.

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Why you won’t see essential oils in our products

Though natural, essential oils are highly concentrated. When applied to the skin or inhaled, their compounds enter the bloodstream and are metabolized by the body — much like other foreign chemicals. For babies, pregnant women, those with sensitive skin, or anyone carrying a high toxic load, this daily burden can be too much.

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Some essential oils also contain compounds that can act as endocrine disruptors, meaning they may interfere with the body’s natural hormonal balance. For this reason, they’re best used thoughtfully — and often avoided altogether by infants, young children, and pregnant or breastfeeding women, whose systems are more sensitive to these shifts.

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While natural products with essential oils can be far safer than chemical-laden alternatives, using multiple products containing them can still add up, increasing your body’s overall chemical load. Herb-infused oils offer a gentler, more holistic approach — providing a broader spectrum of the plant’s benefits without the intensity of essential oils. By using these infusions instead, we’re able to create products that are effective, soothing, and truly safe for the whole family.

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Whenever possible, ingredients are sourced locally, and each product is made with intention, care, and respect for traditional methods. This is skincare our ancestors would recognize — pure, natural, and deeply nourishing.

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Thank you for being here, and for choosing to care for your skin the way nature intended.