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The hydrating balm · for very dry skin over 40
la truie is a handcrafted lipid balm made from four ingredients your skin barrier actually recognizes. It melts in, seals moisture in, and keeps skin soft for hours, not minutes.
Sound familiar?
Flaking around the nose, brows and chin no matter what you useSkin that is more sensitive and reactive than it used to beFine lines that look deeper by the end of the dayA drawer full of creams that never quite workedAfter 40, skin makes fewer of the protective lipids that hold moisture in. Layering water based creams on top doesn’t fix that. Replacing the lipids does.
How it works
Body heat turns a pea sized amount into a silky oil that spreads easily and sinks in instead of sitting on top.
Skin similar fatty acids and naturally occurring vitamins A, D, K and E feed a barrier that has stopped making enough of its own.
Beeswax forms a light, breathable layer that slows water loss for hours, so softness lasts through the day and overnight.
Softer by morning. Calmer within days. Noticeable results in days, not weeks.
The science behind it →Your skin already knows how to hold moisture. It just stopped making the lipids that do it. la truie puts them back.
What’s inside
No parabens, phthalates, synthetic fragrance, mineral oil or petroleum. Pasture raised lard from a USDA certified, food grade source.
Creates a breathable moisture barrier that helps lock hydration in.
Helps calm irritation, with warm, resinous notes.
Antioxidant support and a subtle, grounding herbal scent.
Why not just use tallow or a plant oil?
la truie uses bio compatible lipids that closely resemble the natural oils in healthy skin. That is why it absorbs where others sit on top.
Lipid compatibilityAbsorption
Barrier supportMoisture retention
Feel on skin
Conventional creams
Plant oils
Beef tallow
la truie
The hydrating balm
1.7 oz · face and body · morning or night
A rich, buttery balm that melts into skin and delivers deep, lasting hydration without feeling heavy. Handcrafted from pasture raised porcine lipids, beeswax, rosemary and frankincense.
Made for very dry, sensitive skin over 40Four ingredients. No fragrance, fillers or preservatives30 day returns on first time purchasesWarm a pea sized amount between fingertips and gently press into clean, damp skin. Use morning or night, or anytime skin feels depleted. Works well over prescription retinol at bedtime.
Pasture raised lard, cera alba (beeswax), Rosmarinus officinalis leaf extract (rosemary), Boswellia serrata resin extract (frankincense CO₂).
Designed for the face. Customers also use it on the neck, chest, lips, under the eyes, hands, cuticles, heels and dry patches.
Loved by real skin
★★★★★ 4.9 average from 19 verified reviews
“I rubbed a small amount between my fingers and patted it onto my skin. Within minutes it melted in beautifully and gave my skin a glow I honestly haven’t seen since I was young. Five hours later my skin felt as soft as a baby’s. I’m completely hooked.”
Verified buyer
“I am a flight attendant and suffer from extremely dry skin at 34,000 feet. I have used my la truie balm from head to toe. It is absolutely the most moisturizing, hydrating and long lasting balm I’ve ever used.”
Verified buyer
“Two months of daily use has completely rewritten my skincare journey. My skin is more moisturized and glowy than it has ever been, and strong enough to tolerate my prescription retinol. At 50+, hearing my dermatologist say it’s the best my skin has looked in years is the ultimate validation.”
Verified buyer
A note from the founder
I created la truie after an illness pushed me to question everything I put on and in my body. The skincare I was using was full of the very chemicals I was trying to avoid. The answer turned out to be old: a simple lard balm, the kind a mother and daughter once sold at a market in southern France.
la truie is French for “the sow,” a nod to the ingredient and the heritage behind it. Every jar is handcrafted with ingredients that work with your skin’s natural biology, not against it.
XOXO, Taryn
Our story →Good questions
Lard has a fatty acid profile that closely resembles human sebum, the natural oil your skin produces. Because of that, it absorbs beautifully into the skin instead of simply sitting on top.
Beef tallow is richer in saturated fats and can feel heavier and waxier on the skin. Lard has a softer, more skin similar composition that tends to absorb more easily and feel lighter.
Yes. la truie was designed specifically for facial skin. Many customers also use it on the neck, chest, lips, under eyes, hands, elbows, cuticles and dry patches.
Everyone’s skin is different, but most people find la truie surprisingly breathable because of how compatible it is with the skin’s own oils. If you have oily or combination skin, we don’t recommend it on the T zone.
Yes. Apply your retinol as directed, then press a thin layer of la truie over it to lock in moisture while you sleep. Many customers say it helps them tolerate retinol without the usual dryness.
A little goes a long way. Warm a pea sized amount between your fingertips and press into damp, freshly cleansed skin.
A fresh jar ships every month at 10% off the one time price. There is no minimum commitment. Skip a month, change the date or cancel from your account whenever you like.
We accept returns on first time purchases within 30 days of delivery. Email us at info@latruie.com with your order number and we’ll respond within 1–2 business days.
Ready when you are
One jar a month, 10% off, delivered before you run out. No minimum, cancel anytime.
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