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Welcome to Four Rivers Skincare
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All Natural 100% Grass Fed Tallow
Free Shipping on Orders $75+
Four Rivers Skincare
Quality Your Skin Deserves
Celebrate Our Site Launch With Free Shipping Using Code "LAUNCH"

Every ingredient tells a story

Understanding what goes into your skincare matters. From the grass-fed tallow that forms our foundation to every complementary ingredient we choose, transparency and education guide our formulations.

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Understanding Tallow

Why Grass-Fed Makes a Difference

Cattle raised on pasture produce tallow with superior nutritional profiles. Higher levels of vitamins A, D, E, and K, plus beneficial conjugated linoleic acid (CLA), create a more potent skincare ingredient. Our Ohio-sourced, 100% grass-fed tallow ensures these optimal benefits in every jar.

Historical Wisdom, Modern Standards

Tallow has nourished skin for centuries across cultures worldwide. What our ancestors knew intuitively, modern science now confirms: this natural fat moisturizes deeply without the heaviness. It's naturally low on the comedogenic scale, meaning it's unlikely to clog pores or cause breakouts.

Ingredients

Grass Fed Tallow

Grass Fed Tallow

Grass Fed Tallow

Function

Moisturizer and skin barrier support

Benefits

Fatty acid profile mirrors human sebum for superior compatibility, deeply hydrating and nourishing, supports skin's natural barrier function, traditional skincare ingredient with proven efficacy

Comedogenic Rating

2

Why We Use It

The foundation of everything. Tallow speaks your skin's language with a fatty acid profile that mirrors your natural oils.

Argan Oil

Argan Oil

Argan Oil

Function

Natural moisturizer and anti-inflammatory

Benefits

Rich in vitamin E and essential fatty acids, increases skin elasticity, anti-aging properties, protects against environmental damage

Comedogenic Rating

0

Why We Use It

Your skin deserves the finest. Argan oil delivers deep nourishment while supporting your skin's natural elasticity and protection.

Cedarwood Oil

Cedarwood Oil

Cedarwood Oil

Function

Calming and antibacterial

Benefits

Anti-inflammatory and antibacterial properties, helps balance oil production, natural astringent benefits

Comedogenic Rating

0

Why We Use It

Balance from the forest. Cedarwood brings natural purification while maintaining your skin's delicate equilibrium.

Coconut Oil

Coconut Oil

Coconut Oil

Function

Antibacterial and antifungal

Benefits

High in Lauric acid, natural antibacterial/antifungal properties, lightweight moisturizing, easily absorbed

Comedogenic Rating

4

Why We Use It

Tropical protection. Coconut oil's natural antimicrobial properties help maintain healthy skin while providing light moisture.

Used In

Coffee

Coffee

Coffee

Function

Antioxidant and anti-aging

Benefits

Increases collagen and elastin production, protects against UV damage, reduces wrinkles and improves skin firmness, high in antioxidants and essential fatty acids

Comedogenic Rating

0

Why We Use It

Your morning ritual, refined. Coffee's proven ability to boost collagen and protect against aging makes it skincare's best-kept secret.

Frankincense Oil

Frankincense Oil

Frankincense Oil

Function

Anti-inflammatory and firming

Benefits

Anti-aging properties, improves skin tone and texture, reduces appearance of scars, promotes cellular regeneration

Comedogenic Rating

0

Why We Use It

Ancient wisdom for timeless skin. This treasured oil has supported skin vitality for centuries, and science confirms why.

Jojoba Oil

Jojoba Oil

Jojoba Oil

Function

Natural emollient and moisture regulator

Benefits

Biomimetic properties (closely mimics natural skin oils), attracts moisture without greasiness

Comedogenic Rating

0

Why We Use It

Biomimetic brilliance. Jojoba is so similar to your skin's natural oils that it integrates seamlessly, balancing without heaviness.

Lanolin

Lanolin

Lanolin

Function

Attracts and locks in moisture

Benefits

Attracts moisture, forms semi-breathable protective layer over skin, derived from wool, excellent for very dry or damaged skin

Comedogenic Rating

2

Why We Use It

Nature's intensive care. When your skin needs serious repair, lanolin provides unmatched moisture attraction and protection.

Lavender

Lavender

Lavender

Function

Anti-inflammatory and calming

Benefits

Natural calming and antimicrobial properties, promotes wound healing and skin regeneration, soothes irritation

Comedogenic Rating

0

Why We Use It

Skin and senses in harmony. Lavender soothes both irritation and the mind, creating a truly restorative experience.

Olive Oil

Olive Oil

Olive Oil

Function

Deep moisturizer

Benefits

High in Oleic Acid, deeply moisturizes and nourishes

Comedogenic Rating

2

Why We Use It

Mediterranean nourishment. Rich in skin-loving oleic acid, olive oil delivers the deep hydration your skin craves.

Rosehip Oil

Rosehip Oil

Rosehip Oil

Function

Natural moisturizer and anti-inflammatory

Benefits

High in vitamins A and C, helps fight acne and acne scars, promotes skin regeneration and cell turnover, reduces fine lines

Comedogenic Rating

0

Why We Use It

Nature's gentle renewal. This vitamin-rich oil supports your skin's natural healing process while addressing signs of aging.

Shea Butter

Shea Butter

Shea Butter

Function

Natural skin repair and deep moisturizer

Benefits

Repairs skin through Vitamins A and E, deeply softens due to rich fatty acid content, natural anti-inflammatory properties

Comedogenic Rating

0

Why We Use It

African healing tradition. Rich in skin-repairing vitamins, shea butter provides the deep softening that damaged skin needs.

Squalane

Squalane

Squalane

Function

Moisture lock

Benefits

Hydrogenated form of squalene (naturally produced by skin), locks in natural moisture

Comedogenic Rating

0

Why We Use It

Your skin already knows this ingredient. We include squalane because it mimics what your skin naturally produces, creating seamless hydration.

Used In

Vanilla

Vanilla

Vanilla

Function

Anti-inflammatory and fragrance

Benefits

Natural anti-inflammatory, rich in antioxidants, pleasant scent, soothing properties

Comedogenic Rating

0

Why We Use It

Comfort and care combined. Vanilla delivers antioxidant benefits while creating a warm, welcoming scent experience.

Vitamin E

Vitamin E

Vitamin E

Function

Antioxidant and moisturizer

Benefits

Prevents tallow oxidation/rancidity, natural moisturizer

Comedogenic Rating

0

Why We Use It

Pure protection. Vitamin E safeguards both our precious tallow and your skin from environmental stress.

Ingredients

Grass Fed Tallow

Grass Fed Tallow

Function

Moisturizer and skin barrier support

Benefits

Fatty acid profile mirrors human sebum for superior compatibility, deeply hydrating and nourishing, supports skin's natural barrier function, traditional skincare ingredient with proven efficacy

Comedogenic Rating

2

Why We Use It

The foundation of everything. Tallow speaks your skin's language with a fatty acid profile that mirrors your natural oils.

Argan Oil

Argan Oil

Function

Natural moisturizer and anti-inflammatory

Benefits

Rich in vitamin E and essential fatty acids, increases skin elasticity, anti-aging properties, protects against environmental damage

Comedogenic Rating

0

Why We Use It

Your skin deserves the finest. Argan oil delivers deep nourishment while supporting your skin's natural elasticity and protection.

Cedarwood Oil

Cedarwood Oil

Function

Calming and antibacterial

Benefits

Anti-inflammatory and antibacterial properties, helps balance oil production, natural astringent benefits

Comedogenic Rating

0

Why We Use It

Balance from the forest. Cedarwood brings natural purification while maintaining your skin's delicate equilibrium.

Coconut Oil

Coconut Oil

Function

Antibacterial and antifungal

Benefits

High in Lauric acid, natural antibacterial/antifungal properties, lightweight moisturizing, easily absorbed

Comedogenic Rating

4

Why We Use It

Tropical protection. Coconut oil's natural antimicrobial properties help maintain healthy skin while providing light moisture.

Used In

Coffee

Coffee

Function

Antioxidant and anti-aging

Benefits

Increases collagen and elastin production, protects against UV damage, reduces wrinkles and improves skin firmness, high in antioxidants and essential fatty acids

Comedogenic Rating

0

Why We Use It

Your morning ritual, refined. Coffee's proven ability to boost collagen and protect against aging makes it skincare's best-kept secret.

Frankincense Oil

Frankincense Oil

Function

Anti-inflammatory and firming

Benefits

Anti-aging properties, improves skin tone and texture, reduces appearance of scars, promotes cellular regeneration

Comedogenic Rating

0

Why We Use It

Ancient wisdom for timeless skin. This treasured oil has supported skin vitality for centuries, and science confirms why.

Jojoba Oil

Jojoba Oil

Function

Natural emollient and moisture regulator

Benefits

Biomimetic properties (closely mimics natural skin oils), attracts moisture without greasiness

Comedogenic Rating

0

Why We Use It

Biomimetic brilliance. Jojoba is so similar to your skin's natural oils that it integrates seamlessly, balancing without heaviness.

Lanolin

Lanolin

Function

Attracts and locks in moisture

Benefits

Attracts moisture, forms semi-breathable protective layer over skin, derived from wool, excellent for very dry or damaged skin

Comedogenic Rating

2

Why We Use It

Nature's intensive care. When your skin needs serious repair, lanolin provides unmatched moisture attraction and protection.

Lavender

Lavender

Function

Anti-inflammatory and calming

Benefits

Natural calming and antimicrobial properties, promotes wound healing and skin regeneration, soothes irritation

Comedogenic Rating

0

Why We Use It

Skin and senses in harmony. Lavender soothes both irritation and the mind, creating a truly restorative experience.

Olive Oil

Olive Oil

Function

Deep moisturizer

Benefits

High in Oleic Acid, deeply moisturizes and nourishes

Comedogenic Rating

2

Why We Use It

Mediterranean nourishment. Rich in skin-loving oleic acid, olive oil delivers the deep hydration your skin craves.

Rosehip Oil

Rosehip Oil

Function

Natural moisturizer and anti-inflammatory

Benefits

High in vitamins A and C, helps fight acne and acne scars, promotes skin regeneration and cell turnover, reduces fine lines

Comedogenic Rating

0

Why We Use It

Nature's gentle renewal. This vitamin-rich oil supports your skin's natural healing process while addressing signs of aging.

Shea Butter

Shea Butter

Function

Natural skin repair and deep moisturizer

Benefits

Repairs skin through Vitamins A and E, deeply softens due to rich fatty acid content, natural anti-inflammatory properties

Comedogenic Rating

0

Why We Use It

African healing tradition. Rich in skin-repairing vitamins, shea butter provides the deep softening that damaged skin needs.

Squalane

Squalane

Function

Moisture lock

Benefits

Hydrogenated form of squalene (naturally produced by skin), locks in natural moisture

Comedogenic Rating

0

Why We Use It

Your skin already knows this ingredient. We include squalane because it mimics what your skin naturally produces, creating seamless hydration.

Used In

Vanilla

Vanilla

Function

Anti-inflammatory and fragrance

Benefits

Natural anti-inflammatory, rich in antioxidants, pleasant scent, soothing properties

Comedogenic Rating

0

Why We Use It

Comfort and care combined. Vanilla delivers antioxidant benefits while creating a warm, welcoming scent experience.

Vitamin E

Vitamin E

Function

Antioxidant and moisturizer

Benefits

Prevents tallow oxidation/rancidity, natural moisturizer

Comedogenic Rating

0

Why We Use It

Pure protection. Vitamin E safeguards both our precious tallow and your skin from environmental stress.

Our Ethical Standards

Every animal-derived ingredient we use comes from facilities that prioritize animal welfare. Our tallow source, Winners Meats, maintains strict humane treatment standards. Our lanolin comes from ethically sourced wool operations where sheep welfare is paramount.

Addressing Common Concerns

We understand that choosing animal-based skincare ingredients is a personal decision. Our commitment extends beyond just using these ingredients to ensuring they're sourced ethically and sustainably.

Truth’s about Animal-Based Ingredients

MYTH: "Plant-based alternatives work just as well"
FACT: While plant oils offer benefits, none match tallow's unique ability to mimic human sebum composition for deep, compatible nourishment.
MYTH: "Animal-based ingredients aren't sustainable"
FACT: When sourced from regenerative farming operations like ours, animal fats represent efficient use of resources that would otherwise be discard

Comedogenic Ratings

Comedogenic ratings measure an ingredient's likelihood to clog pores on a scale of 0-5

0
Non-comedogenic
(won't clog pores)
1-2
Low risk
(suitable for most skin types)
3-5
Higher risk
(may cause issues for acne-prone skin)

Most of our ingredients rate 0-2, making our formulations suitable for most skin types, including those prone to breakouts. We carefully balance any higher-rated ingredients with non-comedogenic alternatives.

FAQs

Do you use synthetic preservatives?

We rely primarily on natural preservation methods, including vitamin E and the antimicrobial properties of certain oils. Our small-batch production and careful packaging ensure freshness without synthetic additives.

How do you ensure ingredient quality?

Every ingredient undergoes multiple quality checks, from sourcing verification to final product testing. Our suppliers must meet our strict standards for purity and ethical practices.

Why choose animal-based ingredients over plant alternatives?


While we use both, animal-based ingredients like tallow offer unique benefits due to their similarity to human skin composition. We ensure all animal-derived ingredients meet strict ethical standards.

Are your products suitable for sensitive skin?

Most of our ingredients rate low on the comedogenic scale and are chosen for their gentle, skin-compatible properties. However, we recommend patch testing for those with known sensitivities.