Our ingredients
Short lists. Real ingredients. Nothing to hide.
Every First Dew product starts with the same foundation — grass-fed tallow — then adds Manuka honey, nourishing butters and purposeful botanicals. Here’s what each one does and where you’ll find it.
Our Hero Ingredients
- Grass-Fed Tallow (in every product) — Rendered from grass-fed beef fat. Its fatty-acid profile closely resembles skin’s own oils, and it naturally carries vitamins A, D, E and K.
- Manuka Honey (signature lines) — A prized honey from New Zealand’s Manuka tree. A natural humectant that helps draw moisture into skin and keep it there.
- Beeswax (creams & lip balms) — Adds structure and a breathable, protective layer that helps lock in moisture.
- Shea Butter (whipped creams) — A creamy plant butter that softens and conditions, giving our whipped creams their light, silky glide.
The Ingredient Glossary
- Aloe — A cooling plant gel traditionally used to refresh and hydrate stressed or irritated skin. Found in: Chamomile & Aloe blends
- Arnica — A mountain flower long used in body care for tired, overworked muscles and skin. Found in: Arnica & Mint blends
- Calendula — Marigold petals prized for centuries as a gentle, soothing herb for stressed skin. Found in: Calendula & Comfrey blends
- Chamomile — A calming flower known for comforting sensitive, easily irritated skin. Found in: Chamomile & Aloe, Wild Yam & Chamomile
- Charcoal — Activated charcoal helps lift away oil and impurities for a deep-clean feel. Found in: Charcoal Soap
- Collagen & Colostrum — Protein-rich additions chosen to support smoother, firmer-looking skin. Found in: Collagen creams, balms & lotion
- Colloidal Oatmeal — Finely milled oats that soothe dryness and help support the skin barrier. Found in: Colloidal Oatmeal blends
- Comfrey — A traditional herb paired with calendula to nourish and restore skin. Found in: Calendula & Comfrey blends
- Frankincense & Myrrh — Ancient resins with a warm, grounding aroma, cherished in skin care for millennia. Found in: Manuka creams, balms, lotions, lip balms
- Goat’s Milk — Creamy and naturally rich, for a gentle, moisturizing lather. Found in: Goats Milk Soap
- Lavender — A classic calming botanical with a soft floral scent. Found in: Lavender & Vanilla blends, Lavender Lip Balm
- Lemon Verbena — A bright, uplifting citrus-herbal botanical. Found in: Lemon Verbena creams, balms & lotion
- Magnesium — A mineral favored in after-workout and wind-down routines to relax and replenish. Found in: Magnesium creams, balms, lotion & soap
- Neem — An Ayurvedic botanical traditionally used to purify and clarify skin. Found in: Neem creams, balms, lotion & soap
- Orange & Vanilla — A sweet, sunny pairing for a cheerful everyday lip balm. Found in: Orange Vanilla Lip Balm
- Peppermint — A cooling, invigorating mint that wakes up skin and senses. Found in: every core collection
- Strawberry — A naturally sweet, fruity note for soft, happy lips. Found in: Strawberry Lip Balm
- Turmeric — A golden root used for generations to brighten and even the look of skin. Found in: Turmeric Soap
- Urea — A powerful humectant that softens rough, thick, dry and cracked skin. 40% for targeted areas, 10% for daily body care. Found in: Urea 40% cream & balm, Urea 10% lotion
- White Tea & Lemongrass — A clean, invigorating botanical pairing with a fresh, spa-like scent. Found in: White Tea & Lemongrass blends
- Wild Yam — A root traditionally included in balancing formulas for mature skin. Found in: Wild Yam & Chamomile blends
What stays out
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