Grass-Fed vs. Conventional Beef Tallow for Skincare: What's the Difference?
We spend a lot of time thinking about what goes into our skincare, but there’s another part of the equation that doesn’t get talked about as much: what went into the...
Desert Dispatch
Why We Don't Add Honey to Our Tallow Creams
As more people take a second look at tallow for skincare, we’ve been thinking about something pretty simple: what actually belongs in the jar? If you’ve spent any time looking into...
Where the Wild Ones Still Roam
An afternoon among the sand dunes, open skies + wild horses of Wyoming. There are places that remind you how little you truly need. A full tank of gas. A...
Tallow For Men: A Simple Skincare Routine That Actually Makes Sense
Most guys aren’t looking for a 10-step skincare routine. They want a moisturizer that works, something for their hands when they start looking like sandpaper, and maybe something to keep their feet...
Beef Tallow for Skin Isn't One-Size-Fits-All: Here's Why
Beef tallow has made its way into the skincare conversation, and if you’ve been wondering whether it actually makes sense for your skin, you’re not alone. Tallow is rich and moisturizing, with...
Beef Tallow for Skin: Benefits, Uses + What to Know
Beef tallow has made its way into the skincare conversation, and if you’ve been wondering whether it actually makes sense for your skin, you’re not alone. Tallow is rich and moisturizing, with...
Does Beef Tallow Clog Pores? What You Need to Know
If there's one question I hear again and again about tallow skincare, it's this: “But won't putting beef fat on my face clog my pores?” And I get it. For...
Rosemary Oil for Hair: Benefits + How to Use It
If there's one herb that seems to have taken over the hair care world lately, it's rosemary. From homemade rosemary water to expensive scalp serums, this familiar garden herb has...
Rosemary for Hair Growth: My Personal Hair Growth Journey
For most of my life, I never thought much about hair growth. Even though my hair has always been fine, I had a lot of it. In my twenties, I...
Why We Use Grass-Fed Beef Kidney Suet Instead of Trim Fat
Not all beef tallow starts with the same kind of fat. And if you've ever wondered why one tallow moisturizer feels beautifully smooth while another is softer, grainier or has...
Calendula for Skin: Benefits + Traditional Uses
Some plants have been part of traditional herbal preparations for so long that it's easy to forget just how remarkable they really are. Calendula is one of them. With its...
Tallow Skincare for Moms + Babies: A Gentle Guide
Becoming a mom has a way of making you look at ingredients differently. Suddenly, you're not only thinking about what you put on your own skin. You're thinking about what...
Arizona Jojoba Oil for Skin: Benefits + Why We Love It
If there's one botanical oil you'll find us reaching for again and again at OCASA, it's jojoba. Not because it's trendy or because every skincare brand seems to have discovered...
From two pounds of beef suet to a national magazine feature
A reminder that small beginnings can grow into something beautiful. Thank you, Willow and Sage, for sharing the story behind OCASA. When I received the Autumn issue of Willow and...
Handmade vs. Mass-Produced Tallow Skincare: What's the Difference?
Over the last few years, tallow skincare has experienced an incredible resurgence. What was once a niche ingredient known mostly among traditional herbalists and small makers has become one of...
Best Herbalism Books for Beginners: My Top Picks
When people ask me where I learned about herbalism, they're often surprised that I don't point them to one single source. Becoming an herbalist has been a journey of studying,...
Essential Oil-Free Skincare: Why We Choose Herbal Infusions Instead
There's a question that comes up from time to time when people discover our tallow skincare: Why don't you use essential oils? The answer is actually pretty simple. We prefer working...
Can tallow help with acne, eczema or rosacea?
Tallow skincare has exploded in popularity, and it's natural to wonder if it can help with something you're actually dealing with acne, eczema, or rosacea. The honest answer is: it...
Is Beef Tallow Good for Your Face? Benefits + Considerations
For something that's been used for centuries, tallow has found itself back in the spotlight. Once a staple in traditional skincare, it's now making its way into modern routines and...
Cowboy & Co. Is Now OCASA Botanica: The Story Behind Our Rebrand
If you've been with us for a while, you probably once knew us as Cowboy & Co. It was the name we started with, the name on our first products, and...