Ancestral ingredients for modern skin

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Ancestral ingredients for modern skin ♥

Intentional Care for Body & Being

A collection of natural skincare products and candles, including soy candles, body cream, and balm, arranged on a glass surface with a leafy green plant in the background.

Featured Products

Flower + Flesh - Golden Botanical Tallow Cream - 8oz. (LOCAL ONLY) Flower + Flesh - Golden Botanical Tallow Cream - 8oz. (LOCAL ONLY)
Flower + Flesh - Golden Botanical Tallow Cream - 8oz. (LOCAL ONLY)
$22.00
Earth & Hide Whipped Tallow Balm - 2oz, 4oz, or 8oz Earth & Hide Whipped Tallow Balm - 2oz, 4oz, or 8oz Earth & Hide Whipped Tallow Balm - 2oz, 4oz, or 8oz Earth & Hide Whipped Tallow Balm - 2oz, 4oz, or 8oz Earth & Hide Whipped Tallow Balm - 2oz, 4oz, or 8oz Earth & Hide Whipped Tallow Balm - 2oz, 4oz, or 8oz Earth & Hide Whipped Tallow Balm - 2oz, 4oz, or 8oz
Sale
Earth & Hide Whipped Tallow Balm - 2oz, 4oz, or 8oz
from $10.00
DEVOTION - PART OF THE LOVE LANGUAGE TRILOGY DEVOTION - PART OF THE LOVE LANGUAGE TRILOGY
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DEVOTION - PART OF THE LOVE LANGUAGE TRILOGY
$15.00 $18.00

Made with Intention

Each product is created slowly, in small batches, using clean, nourishing ingredients drawn from nature and tradition. Tallow, botanicals, oils, and simple formulations chosen with care.

This work is guided by ritual, presence, and respect for the materials themselves. Nothing is rushed. Nothing is made in excess. Every offering is meant to be used, felt, and woven into everyday life as a moment of grounding and care.

AYEM is an invitation to slow down, return to the body, and remember that even the simplest acts can carry meaning.

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Arrangement of natural skincare ingredients including shea butter, essential oils, dried herbs, and floral accents on a white cloth with a lit candle.

Care in Action

Each month, a portion of time, resources, and donations is devoted to community care.

Last month, residents at the Coffman Nursing Home were supported with donations containing handmade lotions and lip balms as gentle, everyday support for skin and comfort.

In January, I prepared and donated 25 Comfort Kits to Hope Center, each one assembled by hand. These kits included homemade lip balm, essential personal care items, and small comforts like puzzles, notebooks, and pens. Simple offerings meant to bring ease, warmth, and a sense of being remembered.

This month, efforts are focused on gathering and preparing small donations for local organizations that support individuals and families in the community. Contributions may include clothing, personal care items, and everyday essentials.

These offerings are small by design. They are not about fixing everything — they are about showing up, consistently and with care.

Support Community Care
Boxes of sock gift sets with small jars, candles, notepads, and pens, arranged on a wooden table, with a shopping bag labeled 'Local Donation Hagerstown, MD' in the background.

Reviews

  • "Crysta’s tallow balm is out of this world!!"

    —Kim K.

  • "I love the Nexus perfume. It has a gentle hint of tangerine/orange. It is just a hint of citrus and fresh. Lilith is nice, too. To me, it gives off just a fresh, clean smell. Very subtle."

    - Molly S.

  • "This stuff (tallow balm) is amazing! I keep a jar in my work bag and a jar by my bed. Every night, I put it on my face before bed. No more dry skin!! And even though I work outside my hands aren't cracked and dry anymore."

    - Samantha G.

  • "I bought 3 holiday gift sets which includes a candle, bath salts, candle warmer melts, and a room spray. They all smelled fabulous and my family loved them! I personally also have lip balm and the perfume “Lilith” the smell is amazing and long lasting I would definitely recommend to everyone! And the lip balm feels very hydrating as well!!"

    —Deanna S.

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