Pharmhouse Functional Medicine Pharmacist

02/22/2026

I have a backlog of messages and emails from some wonderful new followers on historical uses of Tallow skincare and the why's and how's involved in it.

I also have the same 🥴 old 🥴 tired🥴 messages and comments from people who don't truly understand traditional skin care and "Can't imagine ever putting beef fat on my skin." Listen, No one's forcing you to do anything, but don't hate when your tallow loving friend's skin and hair looks radiant and healthy. All choices have consequences.

Historical Use:
Beef tallow has been used for over 1000 years as a natural skin protectant and moisturizer.
Ancient Europe – Used in salves and balms for dry or damaged skin
Early American homesteads – Common ingredient in healing ointments
Traditional herbal medicine – Base for herbal-infused salves

People highly valued tallow because it was:
Readily available
Stable without preservatives
Deeply moisturizing

Skin Benefits ✨
1. Tallow is rich in fatty acids very similar to human skin oils. This makes it nature's best moisturizer. Your skin recognizes it and puts it to work quickly and effectively.
It Contains:
Oleic acid → softens skin
Stearic acid → protects barrier
Palmitic acid → supports repair
This makes it especially helpful for:
Dry skin, Cracked skin, Rough patches, age spots, hyperpigmentation, fine lines and wrinkles, and healing of damaged skin.

2. Skin Barrier Support 🛡️
Traditional healers used tallow to protect skin from:
Cold weather
Windburn
Irritation
It forms a breathable protective layer that balances pH and helps restore the skin barrier to its original design.

3. Naturally Nutrient-Rich 🌱
Grass-fed tallow contains:
Vitamin A
Vitamin D
Vitamin E
Vitamin K
These support:
Skin renewal, Elasticity, Healing, and have anti-aging properties without synthetics or toxic chemicals.

4. Gentle for Sensitive Skin 🌼
Historically used on:
Babies
Chapped hands and lips
Irritated skin
We also use it on hair and nail beds regularly, as well.

Because our Pharmhouse pure Ageless tallow contains no synthetic additives or preservatives, it can be used on anyone of any age. Besides tallow, we add organic Rosehip and Apricot Kernel oils for added vitamins and skin restoration.

That's it. It's that simple. Use as much or as little as you like. Consistency is key. In 60 days, you'll thank me!

Making tallow skincare a staple in your routine is a good thing. And we love creating good things.

Our other tallow products available are:
Blue Tansy All body Moisturizer
Hibiscus Vanilla Tallow Lip Balm
Cedarwood Tallow Repair Balm
Moxie Leg and Vein Cream
The Girls Breast Health Cream
Ritual Hair Mask
Wild Deer Collagen Mask
Taloney Eczema Cream

Thank you to every customer, patient, and follower who has supported our journey to bring you the best and cleanest skin and hair care options. We still have some things up our sleeves, so stay tuned.

Shop Pharmhouse Apothecary Tallow here:
www.pharmhousefm.com/s/shop

Use Code TALLOWTIME at checkout for $5 off your order!

Pharmhouse Functional Medicine Pharmacist Consulting and Natural Products. Holistic and Self Care products.

02/19/2026

I have horrible allergies to most metals in jewelry besides gold and silver.
For years I dreaded wearing fun fashionable earrings because in a few hours my ears would be swollen, painful, and oozy for the next two days! Bracelets and necklaces left me red and itchy.

I'm lucky enough to have a few nice pairs of pure gold/silver earrings but I hated to wear them daily in fear of losing one (and they're a little too formal for daily wear) so I went on the search for something at a reasonable price I could wear daily that, in the unfortunate case that I lost them, wouldn't throw me into a spiral 😅😅. And I sometimes would still have awful reactions to brands that claimed gold filled/flashed and sterling, which led me to definitely not trust all their advertising/craftsmanship.

I have found a handful of well made gold filled/flashed and sterling brands at reasonable prices and nice minimalist designs.....and of course I tested them on myself before sinking the funds into them for my storefront.....and have been very happy with the results.

For the first time EVER, I have worn a pair of simple gold flashed 925 silver lever backs and studs for 60 consecutive days without a reaction!

That might not sound like a big deal but for us metal allergy girls, it's a big win!

I occasionally put a few pieces (Deep South Originals and Berricle are my current affordable go tos) up on my quick sale group, so if you aren't a member, go request to join (Pharmhouse Quick Sale Group). And if you are local to me, pop in and see the collection before we sell out!

I'll share more tried and true brands as I find them!

02/18/2026

For those interested, I added some 2 oz bags of dried organic White Sage to the online shop.

My computer is being finicky and not letting me update the description on the site but I'll get it fixed soon.

I added a cute box of matches to each bag as well. Some are Christmas themed 😅 but they all light the same!
Please cleanse responsibly ❤️.

www.pharmhousefm.com/s/shop

02/16/2026

The shop will be open tomorrow, President's Day, from 9-4. Please enjoy 15% off all purchases through Monday!

Online, use coupon code PREZDAY15 until Midnight Monday for 15% off your order.

02/14/2026

❤️Happy Valentine's Day! ❤️

Let's do something fun!
In the comments show me your Ring or your favorite piece of jewelry you love to wear on Valentine's Day! Men, we want to see yours too!

If you're not into jewelry, tell me your favorite Valentine's memory.

(Travelling today so this is my current ring....the original didn't fit after 3 kids but I still love it immensely!)

02/13/2026

Galentine's Day is the perfect day for dropping a new product for our Gals!

Remember a few months ago when I said I was testing a new serum? Well, she's all ready to go!
Here's the details:

YOU NEED COPPER!
As women age and hormones, like estrogen, wane, so does copper. Honestly, MOST women have hidden subclinical copper deficiencies that can notably affect the skin. Copper is an ESSENTIAL element and is necessary for collagen and elastin formation, antioxidant defense, skin healing, and elasticity. When levels are low you may notice loss of skin firmness and premature aging, fine lines and wrinkles, more inflammation in the skin from subpar protection from environmental stressors and toxins. If your skin feels and looks dry, dull, or lifeless, copper deficiency is likely having a negative impact on skin barrier health.

We created a nighttime Copper peptide serum for those friends in mind who are in perimenopause, menopause, or are post menopausal (But anyone can use this!) and seeing their skin age quicker than you'd like. Within the month you'll typically see smoother texture, improvements in uneven tone, and a healthier glow! And with continued use, less fine lines and wrinkles!

Now here's the kicker if you are already using our Ageless Tallow: This pairs EXTREMELY well with tallow but not with everything you may be using on your skin.
How to use: Wash face and pat dry then add 2-4 drops of the LumiCu Copper Peptide Serum to face and neck and massage in. Ideally you do not want to mix this with water based lotions, Vit C, or acid based products but it pairs extremely well with fat or lipid based produces, like Tallow. LumiCu quickly absorbs and then you can add a layer of tallow on top to aid in deeper pe*******on to the skin barrier and add in some synergistic nutrients.

This is especially helpful for my low estrogen/progesterone girlies.
I've been using this nightly for a few months with my Ageless tallow and, wow, the combo is "chef's kiss"!

We have about 50 vials of LumiCu packed and ready to go today!
Find it here: www.pharmhousefm.com/s/shop

02/12/2026

🎀I'm going to keep the shop open late today (6 ish) for anyone who needs to come grab some good things for Valentine's! 🎀

I know most folks don't get off til after 5pm and no one wants to fight the crowd at Walmart or DG, am I right!?

Enjoy a rather shaky and quick tour of the shop 🤣 (new phone and young hands needed asap!)

02/12/2026

Sage Advice.

Burning herbs and resins for many purposes is a tradition as old as time, utilized by people of many spiritual and religious traditions, and also very useful in folk medicine. Many plants have individual healing properties known to our ancient ancestors and used and appreciated in modern times as well.

White sage is a powerful healing herb. Bees love this plant and use it as a nectar source when in bloom. White sage is native to the Southwestern United States and Northwest Mexico. It grows in dry desert like environments and loves the sun and well-drained soil on the edges of the desert and dry slopes.

White sage is well known for being a clearing, calming, protective, and uplifting herb. It contains the compound militrone, which has a mild sedative effect and is a wonderful helper in soothing anxieties and calming nerves.

Burning sage, also known as smudging, is an ancient practice with various medicinal properties. It is known for its antimicrobial benefits which help kill airborne pathogens, bacteria, viruses, and fungi. The smoke from burning sage has been shown to reduce airborne bacteria by up to 94% in a closed room, with the effects lasting up to 24 hours. Additionally, it is believed to release negative ions which are thought to neutralize positive ions benefiting individuals with asthma, allergies, bronchitis, and other respiratory conditions.
The mechanism of action is attributed to its active compounds eucalyptus, camphor, and thujone which are released when burning and effectively neutralize pathogens.

We were taught to spray everything with chemicals like Lysol to kill airborne and surface pathogens in the home, but I have personally found that burning certain dry herbs can do the trick without breathing in all the junk.

Sage is definitely not the only herb you can burn for medicinal benefits but it's probably my favorite. I love the smell.
(And it's said it keeps the demons out too 😉😉😉....my kids run when I light it so there may be something to that 🤣🤣). I light one or two leaves in my upstairs den/bedroom every morning during my quiet time in a little fire safe bowl and let the smoke do its thing. (Just be careful and never leave anything burning alone)

So if you were raised super religious, like me, and taught that this practice was basically witchcraft, I implore you to better understand why our ancestors did this in their homes and the science behind it. I'm gonna do it regardless.

Try it and see if you like it!

02/12/2026

Flu and Covid are still going strong (especially in the kiddos), so please practice preventative measures to protect yourself and wash those hands!

I cannot tell you how wide my smile is when someone messages me to tell me that our products and recommendations have helped them avoid viral illness for the first time in years! That's why we do what we do!

We lost so many to Covid and to the unfortunate western treatment methods and, guys, that very literally changed me, made me want to do better, offer better, and help people learn to prevent instead of constant prescriptions and hospital visits. And it's working!!

Here are just a few accolades for our Viral Care Kits I'd like to share:

"This kit was a lifesaver to myself and several co-workers at an elementary school. So many students were sick and the ones at school would sneeze and cough on me as usual. I cannot express my gratitude to have access to these healing products. Thank you!" VC

"I started a teaspoon of silver a day and the throat spray and felt so much better in a short amount of time! I'm so thankful that I'm going to order an extra box soon just to have on hand for other family members when needed. Thank you so much for sharing with us these items that help improve our wellness." GE

"My family has managed to avoid sickness this winter for the first time ever! We cannot thank you enough for curating this wonderful grouping of natural products to help us stay well!" MD

02/10/2026

Guys, our Internet is down at the office so if you're waiting on an invoice or email, it may be tomorrow before we get it back.

Thanks for your patience.

02/05/2026

🚨🚨🚨Pharmhouse Tincture Club Subscriptions ARE OPEN! 🚨🚨🚨

Due to a large number of folks ready to join our quarterly tincture club we have OPENED it up today for new members!! This is a curated subscription box we start working on months prior to them going to you, so we do need time to prep for larger numbers. If you've been on the fence, now's the time to sign up as we are preparing for an exciting box to go out in April with brand new tinctures, new small business items we think you'll love, and new Pharmhouse products!

🎁You will have two billing options for the subscription: Quarterly and Yearly. Both will renew based on the date of your initial purchase and we will share those links next week. (please make sure you thoroughly read on how the billing options work so that you choose which is best for you)

🎀About the Tincture Club:
Because we are so passionate about natural products and helping people navigate the holistic life, we created the Pharmhouse Tincture Club as a way to help you start building your own home apothecary!
This is a quarterly subscription box that will include 4-5 products arriving on your doorstep 4 times a year. You are guaranteed to get TWO 1-2 ounce herbal tinctures plus a 3rd (and sometimes a 4th!) herb based apothecary product that could be another tincture, bath soak, balm or salve, herbal topical oils, loose leaf teas, kid's tinctures/herbal products, and more! And there will be surprise items that we partner with other small businesses to supply to you so that you can try them out and support the backbone of our country!

It's more fun when it's a surprise, am I right?! Everything you receive will help you build the home apothecary of your dreams and teach you the when, why, and how of each product. By the end of the year, you will have a minimum of 16 new medicinal products to use!

We will feature products based off of the seasons and rotate body systems to make sure you end up with a well-rounded grouping of healing products and are able to try new things throughout the year. Every other year, with new tincture club members, we may recirculate a really good and useful tincture here and there.

Boxes will always be a $65-75 retail value (Your cost is $50 plus tax and shipping).

Boxes go out the first week of January, April, July, and October.

**We believe in honesty and flexibility, so if you need to pause or cancel a recurring subscription payment, you can do so at any time. You just have to go into your account and pause your subscription. We won't bug you about it. It's all in your hands.

**The Pharmhouse Functional Medicine Pharmacist will hand pick what goes into each box and no substitutions can be made.

❤️We will leave the Subscription purchase options up on the website for two weeks or until our limit of 50 new subscribers is met. Don't miss out! And yes, you can purchase for a friend or loved one as well!

📍📍Follow the link and scroll until you see the quarterly and yearly billing options:

www pharmhousefm.com/s/shop