Welcome to Bethel Woods Homestead
Handmade, Organic Skincare & Natural Wellness Products in Mid Michigan
From our family to yours.
Most Loved Products
Organic, all natural magnesium balm. Excellent for hormone balance and sleep. Our magnesium balm is best used on feet, back, and shoulders and creates restful sleep when used at night.
If hands are cracked, the magnesium can cause a burning sensation. When deficient in magnesium, this balm can cause a tingly sensation. We always recommend using a little bit on the bottoms of your feet first!
Ingredients: organic shea butter, organic cold pressed extra virgin olive oil, local beeswax, magnesium brine, and pure grade lavender essential oil.
2oz
Formulated with grass fed and finished tallow and pure organic ingredients, this tick tallow can be utilized for repelling ticks, mosquitos, and many other nuisance bugs. We know that many natural bug repellants can be minimally effective and we wanted to create something that has clean, non-toxic, organic ingredients, yet still holds up to other commercial bug repellents. We have put lots of time and effort into researching the most effective ingredients and their proper concentrations for high efficacy. Each ingredient has been chosen very intentionally. We have deliberately left out ingredients that have been shown to be unsafe for children in an effort to produce something that entire families can use.
Our products are not FDA approved and we always encourage you to patch test on the feet before using elsewhere. Safety studies on many natural ingredients, including essential oils, are rarely conducted and therefore, most major health experts do not recommend them for full body use or use on children. We have done extensive research to avoid ingredients that are known to be dangerous in order to produce a product that you can feel comfortable using on the entire family, but please know that our products have not been approved by the FDA and are not intended to treat, cure, or prevent disease.
Ingredients: Grass fed and finished beef tallow, organic cold pressed extra virgin olive oil, organic unrefined coconut oil, pure citronella essential oil, pure lavender essential oil, pure thyme essential oil, pure cedarwood essential oil, pure geranium essential oil, pure spearmint essential oil, pure eucalyptus essential oil.
We have formulated this natural tick repellent as a whipped tallow instead of a spray for quite a few reasons, but a big one is due to the natural repelling effects of animal fats. The combination of the tallow base and the essential oils creates a highly effective repellent for ticks, mosquitos, and many other bugs.
Why have we chosen these ingredients?
Coconut Oil: The fatty acids in coconut oil are effective at repelling ticks
Beef Tallow: Animal fats are effective at repelling ticks and other bugs. The beef tallow base also locks in the essential oils for longer lasting effects.
Geranium - Repels ticks by masking the CO2 required for them to find a feed on a host
Cedarwood - Repels ticks. Certain studies have shown it can kill nymphs.
Citronella - Natural, EPA-registered bug repellent. Used to mask the scent that attracts many bugs, especially mosquitos. When mixed with thyme, it has shown to be particularly helpful in repelling ticks
Lavender - Studies have shown lavender to be a natural tick and bug deterrent, repelling from 70-100% against certain ticks. A study done in 2021 showed it to be comparable with DEET for up to 2 hours after application.
Eucalyptus - Insecticide and tick repellent, Studies have shown it to be as effective as DEET for repelling deer and lone star ticks when used at at least 5% concentration.
Thyme - Increases potency of other ingredients. Studies have shown when thyme is added, it increases repellency against both nymph and adult ticks by up to 83%.
Spearmint - Repellent for spiders, ants, mosquitos, and ticks. Can kill ticks on contact if high enough concentration for the size of the tick. Studies have shown that a 5% concentration significantly reduces attachment of ticks within 3 minutes of being on the body. This same 5% concentration has shown to have similar repellent effects as 20% DEET.
Nourishing whipped tallow balm made with pure, organic ingredients and 100% grass fed/finished tallow. Slow infused with organic rose petals.
Our Jasmine Rose Tallow Face Cream is part of our Jasmine Rose Beauty Collection. It is packed full of nourishing ingredients that help to even skin tone, reduce inflammation, heal blemishes, and hydrate the face.
Benefits of Jasmine Rose Tallow Face Cream:
Minimizes fine lines and wrinkles
Helps improve skin softness
Rich in vitamins A, C, D, E and K
Lightweight hydration
Suitable for sensitive skin
Mimics your skins natural sebum
Ingredients: Grass fed/finished tallow, cold pressed organic extra virgin olive oil, organic jojoba oil, organic rose petals, pure grade jasmine essential oil
2oz
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Ingredients you can trust.
Products you will love.
Sourced with intention.
Bethel Woods Homestead offers small batch, handcrafted grass-fed and finished tallow, nontoxic skincare, and holistic wellness products made with simple, organic ingredients. Sourced right from our own homestead and other local farmers and homesteaders, Bethel Woods strives to produce high quality products the whole family will love. They are a family-owned homestead with a heart for glorifying God by using what He has made to nourish us.
Who we are
Welcome to Bethel Woods Homestead! We are so glad you found our little corner of the world here in Perry, Michigan!
We have been passionate about filling our home with natural and high quality products for about 7 years. From Whipped Tallow, to Magnesium Lotion, to luxury skincare, we take our time handcrafting each product in small batches. We have a strong desire to cultivate a self-sufficient home full of food and products that we can trust will nourish us.
After years of trying lots of other company’s products we decided we wanted full control over what was going on and in our body. We spent years crafting natural remedies, organic skincare, and non-toxic switches for our own home. We loved sharing these products with family and friends over the years, and in 2024, Bethel Woods Homestead was formed out of this great love and desire for homesteading, holistic health, and natural products and remedies. We love getting to share the things we make and love with others!
We have worked hard to cultivate the best possible products for you and your family. We value products that don’t just smell or feel good, but are packed full of high quality, nourishing ingredients that will give you the most benefits and nourish even the most sensitive skin.
Our promise to you is that we will never cut corners. Our products are handmade with intention and care from our homestead in Mid Michigan. Everything you see has been meticulously crafted and created with care from our family to yours. We hope you love our products as much as we do! We can’t wait for you to try them!
Enjoy the Homestead!
-The Hemingers