The Journal
Plain-spoken pieces on grass-fed tallow, non-nano zinc and looking after skin that spends its life outdoors. Start with why we use tallow, what's in the bottle, or the full Tallow + Zinc Guide.
Journal
How to Simplify Your Skincare to One Bottle
Skincare doesn't need seven steps. Here's how to simplify your routine to one multi-tasking bottle — what you actually need and what you can cut.
How to Simplify Your Skincare to One Bottle
Skincare doesn't need seven steps. Here's how to simplify your routine to one multi-tasking bottle — what you actually need and what you can cut.
Grass-Fed Tallow for Skin: Does It Actually Work?
Beef tallow as a skincare ingredient gets a predictable reaction. Here’s the honest version — what tallow actually is, why the grass-fed part matters, what it does on skin, and...
Grass-Fed Tallow for Skin: Does It Actually Work?
Beef tallow as a skincare ingredient gets a predictable reaction. Here’s the honest version — what tallow actually is, why the grass-fed part matters, what it does on skin, and...
The Best Moisturiser for Outdoor Skin in Australia
Most moisturisers are made for indoor skin. If you spend real time outside — surf, trail, worksite, garden — here’s what outdoor skin actually needs, why water-based creams fall short,...
The Best Moisturiser for Outdoor Skin in Australia
Most moisturisers are made for indoor skin. If you spend real time outside — surf, trail, worksite, garden — here’s what outdoor skin actually needs, why water-based creams fall short,...
Tallow for Dry, Wind-Burnt Skin: Why It Works
Dry, wind-burnt or chapped skin needs its oils put back. Here's why grass-fed tallow suits dried-out skin and how to use it — face, hands and lips.
Tallow for Dry, Wind-Burnt Skin: Why It Works
Dry, wind-burnt or chapped skin needs its oils put back. Here's why grass-fed tallow suits dried-out skin and how to use it — face, hands and lips.
Low-Tox Skincare in Australia: How to Actually ...
"Low-tox" and "clean" aren't regulated terms. Here's how to actually read a moisturiser label in Australia and judge what's in the bottle.
Low-Tox Skincare in Australia: How to Actually ...
"Low-tox" and "clean" aren't regulated terms. Here's how to actually read a moisturiser label in Australia and judge what's in the bottle.
The Best Moisturiser After the Gym (Tallow + Zi...
Sweat and hot showers strip your skin. Here's the simplest post-workout skincare — one bottle of grass-fed tallow + zinc for face and body, no 10-step routine.
The Best Moisturiser After the Gym (Tallow + Zi...
Sweat and hot showers strip your skin. Here's the simplest post-workout skincare — one bottle of grass-fed tallow + zinc for face and body, no 10-step routine.
Tallow Balm vs Tallow Moisturiser: What's the D...
Tallow balm and tallow moisturiser both start with tallow but work differently. Here's what sets them apart, when to use each, and why Koa Shore Daily Defence is formulated as...
Tallow Balm vs Tallow Moisturiser: What's the D...
Tallow balm and tallow moisturiser both start with tallow but work differently. Here's what sets them apart, when to use each, and why Koa Shore Daily Defence is formulated as...
How to Build a Simple Natural Morning Skin Rout...
A natural morning skincare routine needs to do two things: deliver moisture and protect the barrier. Here's how to cover both in three steps — or just one product —...
How to Build a Simple Natural Morning Skin Rout...
A natural morning skincare routine needs to do two things: deliver moisture and protect the barrier. Here's how to cover both in three steps — or just one product —...
Zinc Oxide vs Chemical UV Filters: What's Actua...
Chemical UV filters like oxybenzone have been detected in the bloodstream after application. Here's how zinc oxide compares — how it works, what the research shows, and why the distinction...
Zinc Oxide vs Chemical UV Filters: What's Actua...
Chemical UV filters like oxybenzone have been detected in the bloodstream after application. Here's how zinc oxide compares — how it works, what the research shows, and why the distinction...
What to Put on Your Face Before the Beach (The ...
The right order for beach-day skin — moisturise, then sunscreen — and the one myth that gets people burnt. A simple, honest routine for outdoor days.
What to Put on Your Face Before the Beach (The ...
The right order for beach-day skin — moisturise, then sunscreen — and the one myth that gets people burnt. A simple, honest routine for outdoor days.
The Best Moisturiser for Surfers: Beating Wind,...
Salt, wind and cold water strip your skin raw. Here's why a rich tallow balm is the simplest fix for surfers — and how to use it after every session.
The Best Moisturiser for Surfers: Beating Wind,...
Salt, wind and cold water strip your skin raw. Here's why a rich tallow balm is the simplest fix for surfers — and how to use it after every session.
Why We Make Koa Shore in Australia (and Source ...
The honest story behind Koa Shore's sourcing — made in Australia in small batches, with grass-fed tallow from New Zealand. Why local and small-batch matter.
Why We Make Koa Shore in Australia (and Source ...
The honest story behind Koa Shore's sourcing — made in Australia in small batches, with grass-fed tallow from New Zealand. Why local and small-batch matter.