The Healer Journal

The Healer Journal

Ingredient stories, considered rituals and thoughtful notes on caring for your skin.

Jojoba: The Oil That Is Not Really an Oil

13 August 2026

Jojoba: The Oil That Is Not Really an Oil

A beautifully simple ingredient with an unusual structure. Jojoba is one of those ingredients that appears simple at first. It is golden, lightweight and often described as an oil. But jojoba is not really...

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Why Tallow Works Well With the Skin Barrier

09 August 2026

Why Tallow Works Well With the Skin Barrier

Your skin barrier is the outermost protective layer of your skin. It helps retain moisture while shielding the skin from everyday environmental stressors. This barrier depends partly on natural lipids, including ceramides, cholesterol and...

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