CIRCLES & CYCLES
HANDCRAFTED IN NORTHPORT, MI
The Forager tallow lip balm
A creamy, soothing tallow lip balm enriched with wild-harvested Pinyon pine resin.
$10.00
Tallow-based formula
Made with wildcrafted Pinyon Pine resin
Protects, softens & moisturizes
An ode to wild ones and forest dwellers, The Forager is part of our mini lip balm collection celebrating the plants and natural spaces where we gather and grow. This is the softest and creamiest balm in the collection. Perfect for cooler months, forest excursions, or any time dry, irritated skin needs a comforting touch.
The formula blends grass-fed, pasture-raised beef tallow, wildcrafted Pinyon pine resin, and wildcrafted native rose hips to create a nutrient-rich, protective balm. Pinyon pine resin is prized for its antimicrobial, anti-inflammatory, and skin-healing properties, making it ideal for protecting lips, cheeks, and patches of dry or irritated skin. This essential-oil-free balm has a natural sweet pine scent derived from the resin and botanicals themselves. Use it anywhere your skin needs softening, hydration, and gentle protection. Packaged in a home-compostable push-up tube made with plant-based inks, gums, and glue, it’s gentle on both skin and the planet.
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- Push lip balm up gently from the bottom. Apply to lips as often as needed.
- Store out of heat & sunlight when possible. Do not send through the wash.
- Tube is 100% plastic free & HOME COMPOSTABLE. Compost the tube when empty.
Cera alba (Local raw Beeswax), Oenothera Biennis (Evening Primrose) Oil*, Kokum butter*, Michigan Grass-fed & finished Beef Tallow, Botanical extracts of wildcrafted Pinyon Pine resin, organic Rose petals & homegrown golden Calendula flowers, Sambucus Nigra (Elderberry) Fruit Extract
*Cold-pressed, Unrefined & Certified Organic
- Size: Net Wt. 7g / 0.25oz
approximately 2x the content of standard lip balms! - Leaping Bunny-certified cruelty free
- Free of sodium sulphates, parabens, synthetics, fragrances & toxic ingredients.
- Reusable & Curbside Recyclable packaging
- External use only: Test a patch of skin before continuous use. Discontinue use if any skin irritation occurs.
Shipping: Orders can take 5-7 business days to process before shipping. As soon as your package has been dropped off at USPS, you will receive a confirmation email.
The Forager tallow lip balm
Pinyon pine resin contains antimicrobial resin acids and terpenes that help inhibit microbial activity and support protection of compromised or irritated skin.
Pinus edulis / ethically Wildcrafted
Rosehips are rich in vitamin C, carotenoids, and essential fatty acids (linoleic and linolenic acids) that support collagen synthesis, barrier function, and skin regeneration.
Rosa rugosa / grown organically by C&C
One of the most classic skin-soothing herbs for irritation and inflammation. Supports healing of dry, sensitive, or compromised skin.
Calendula officinalis / grown organically by C&C
Frequently Asked Questions
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The Forager lip balm has a light, subtle aroma. It smells slightly sweet and piney. The scent primarily comes from the whole Pinyon Pine resin extract and raw beeswax. No added fragrance or essential oils!
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Store in a cool, dry place away from direct sunlight and heat. Our products are intentionally packaged in violet glass to protect botanical ingredients from degrading light exposure and support their freshness and stability over time.
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The Forager — 12 months
Most C&C products are best used within 1 year for maximum potency & efficacy. Because our products are packaged in violet glass and formulated for stability with natural ingredients, they are designed to maintain their integrity throughout their intended shelf life when stored properly. We recommend using your senses (look, smell, and texture) to assess freshness over time.
Our process
Garden → Lab → Skin
From seed to formulation, each product begins in the garden and is then extracted and crafted in our Lab/Production Space, just steps away from where it’s grown.