Cloth Joy
Joy Balm & Wand Bundle of Joy
Joy Balm & Wand Bundle of Joy
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Meet Joy Balm – your new go-to for happy & healthy skin!
Made with ultra-nourishing bison tallow, this all-natural balm is like a cozy blanket for your skin—gentle enough for babies, tough enough for grown-ups.
✨ Key features:
– Made with rich, skin-loving 100% grass-fed bison tallow
– Chemical-free & fragrance-free (just pure, simple goodness!)
– Soothes dry, irritated, or sensitive skin
– Smooth, creamy texture that melts at skin temperature
– Great for baby bums, lips, cheeks, hands, and anywhere that needs some extra love
🧴 Ingredients:
100% Grass-Fed Bison Tallow, Organic Beeswax, Raw Unfiltered Shea Butter, Jojoba Oil, Vitamin E Oil
Joy Balm – because your skin deserves a little joy, too. 💛
4oz in a recyclable aluminum tin.
Why Bison tallow? Both bison tallow and beef tallow are rendered fats from animals, and both have long histories of being used in skincare for their deeply nourishing properties. However, bison tallow is generally considered superior to beef tallow when it comes to skincare, especially for sensitive or damaged skin. Here’s a detailed breakdown of why bison tallow is better than beef tallow for use on skin:
1. Nutrient Profile
Bison tallow tends to have a richer, more balanced nutrient profile, particularly in the fat-soluble vitamins and essential fatty acids that are vital for skin health.
Nutrient |
Bison Tallow |
Beef Tallow |
Skin Benefit |
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Vitamin A |
Higher |
Moderate |
Promotes cell turnover, heals skin |
Vitamin D |
Higher |
Lower |
Regulates skin immunity, reduces inflammation |
Vitamin E |
Higher |
Lower |
Antioxidant, protects against free radical damage |
Vitamin K2 |
Present |
Lower |
Aids in skin elasticity and healing |
Omega-3 to Omega-6 Ratio |
More balanced |
Skewed toward Omega-6 |
Reduces inflammation and irritation |
2. Source & Diet of the Animal
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Bison are typically grass-fed and pasture-raised without hormones or antibiotics.
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Cattle (beef) may be grain-fed, treated with hormones, and raised in feedlots unless specified as grass-fed or organic.
This affects:
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Fat quality: Grass-fed animals have a better fatty acid profile.
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Purity: Bison fat is less likely to contain residues from medications or processed feed.
3. Absorption & Compatibility with Human Skin
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Bison tallow specifically has a fatty acid composition that closely mimics human sebum, making it highly bio-available and easy for the skin to absorb.
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It contains palmitoleic acid (omega-7), which is rare and has strong antimicrobial and healing properties.
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Beef tallow also absorbs well, but bison's more balanced fatty acids make it gentler, especially for sensitive skin or conditions like eczema and psoriasis.
4. Texture and Scent
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Bison tallow generally has a lighter, less greasy feel and a milder scent than beef tallow.
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This makes it more pleasant to use on the face or delicate skin.
5. Ethical and Sustainability Factors
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Bison are often raised with higher welfare standards and are less likely to be factory-farmed.
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Their grazing habits promote soil health and biodiversity, making bison fat a more sustainable option.
6. Allergenicity and Sensitivity
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Bison is less commonly consumed or exposed to chemicals than beef, which makes it less likely to cause allergic reactions or sensitivities in topical applications.
Summary: Why Bison Tallow Wins
Factor |
Bison Tallow |
Beef Tallow |
---|---|---|
Nutrient Density |
Higher |
Lower |
Skin Compatibility |
Excellent |
Good |
Source Purity |
Very High |
Variable |
Texture |
Lighter |
Heavier |
Scent |
Mild |
Stronger |
Sustainability |
More Eco-friendly |
Depends on source |
Allergen Risk |
Lower |
Higher |
When we started creating this skincare product over a year ago our goal was to find the most natural and Eco-friendly option that helps heal a wide range of skin issues, for us we felt bison tallow was the better investment due to its purity, nutrient richness, and skin compatibility.
Meet Joy Balm by Cloth Joy — our nourishing bison tallow balm made for the most delicate skin.
Crafted with pure, grass-fed bison tallow, Our Joy Balm is rich in vitamins A, D, E, and K, and packed with skin-loving omegas. It melts into the skin, mimicking natural oils to soothe dryness, calm irritation, and restore your baby’s skin — or yours — naturally.
No fillers. No fragrance. Just clean, gentle ingredients from the earth.
Joy Balm by Cloth Joy — because sensitive skincare should be simple.
Key Features of Joy Balm: Cloth diaper safe — no residue, no build-up
Made with grass-fed bison tallow — rich in vitamins A, D, E, and K Supports skin barrier repair and reduces inflammation
Fragrance-free and essential oil-free — perfect for even the most sensitive skin
Multi-use balm — ideal for diaper area, dry patches, eczema, scrapes, and more
Minimal ingredients — pure, clean, and effective, so you know exactly what you are putting on your little one or even your own skin.
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