It might feel fine — but water-based moisturizers evaporate quickly in low-humidity environments, sometimes pulling moisture out of your skin as they go. At altitude, where humidity is already low and wind is constant, that effect is amplified. Water-free formulas don't evaporate. They stay where you put them and keep working all day.

A small amount goes a long way. Warm a pea-sized amount between your fingertips and press it into your skin — it absorbs more like a lightweight oil than a balm. Our customers are consistently surprised by how light it feels. The key is starting small and adding more if needed.

It means we harvest the plants ourselves, by hand, from our ranch land and surrounding wilderness — not purchased in bulk from a distributor. Wild plants that grow in stressed, high-altitude environments often have higher concentrations of protective compounds because they've had to develop their own defenses. That's what ends up in your salve.

A cold or warm infusion over five weeks extracts far more of the plant's active constituents than a quick heat-infusion done in hours. The trade-off is time. Most brands don't do it this way because it slows down production. We think the result is worth it — and so do our customers.

Yes. Because we use no synthetics, no preservatives, and no fragrance chemicals, our formulas are well-tolerated by most sensitive skin types. That said, everyone is different. We always recommend doing a small patch test on your inner wrist before applying to your face.

Absolutely. Our customers come from all over — Utah, Wyoming, Montana, New Mexico, and beyond. If you deal with dry winters, high UV, or climate-stressed skin anywhere, our formulas were made with you in mind too.