North Channel Co, Skin Food From the North. Rooted in Northern Ontario, inspired by ancestral wisdom, and thoughtfully formulated with modern understanding.

North Calm, North Glow, and North Relief crèmes standing on sun-bleached rock, still water and a pine shoreline behind them

Skin Food From the North

Healthy skin begins with simple ingredients.

Rooted in Northern Ontario, inspired by ancestral wisdom, and thoughtfully formulated with modern understanding.

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Our Name

North Channel has a double meaning

It is inspired by the North Channel of Lake Huron, and it also represents connection: a channel between people and nature, traditional ingredients and modern skincare, local makers and the communities they serve.

In the end, it is about helping people reconnect with their skin, with simplicity, and with the North.

Grass-Fed Tallow

Skin-akin nourishment, rich in the fats skin recognizes.

Small Batch

Handcrafted in Northern Ontario, never mass-produced.

Simple Formulations

Botanical oils, honey, oatmeal: quality over complexity.

Applying North Channel tallow crème by the water in Northern Ontario

The North Routine

Find your routine

Three crèmes (North Glow, North Calm, North Relief), one simple routine. Take our two-minute North Routine and we’ll point you to your match, and exactly how to use it.

About two minutes · cosmetic guidance, not medical advice.

Why North Channel

I know what it feels like to want to hide your skin.

Melissa Phillips, founder of North Channel Co, on a sunlit wooded trail

For years, my skin affected how I saw myself. North Channel Co grew from that experience, and from my belief that skincare should feel honest, nourishing, and kind to the person using it.

I didn’t create this brand because I had perfect skin. I created it because I didn’t.

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What’s Inside

Grass-fed tallow & botanicals

Every ingredient has a purpose. Nothing unnecessary.

North Channel tallow crème with honey, calendula, rosehip, and oats
Grass-Fed Tallow
Jojoba Oil
Rosehip Oil
Raw Local Honey
Calendula
Colloidal Oatmeal
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Customer Stories

In their words

A few notes from people who have made North Channel part of their everyday.

Misted granite shoreline and pines on still water in Northern Ontario
  • “I've been using tallow for a couple years, so I'm not new to tallow-based skincare, and that's exactly why I can appreciate the quality of North Channel products. It's clear that Melissa has put a tremendous amount of time, research, thought, and care into creating the best products possible. My skin feels deeply hydrated, soft, and healthy, with a natural glow that lasts.”
    Christina M.

    Recommends North Channel · July 18

  • “Love love love ❤️ this product! My skin feels hydrated and glows! Would recommend this cream to anyone. Very responsive customer service. I could tell a lot of work and dedication goes into making this product. Thank- you North Channel Tallow Co.”
    Nicole B.

    Recommends North Channel · July 6

  • “I recently picked up the North Channel North Glow Whipped Honey Facial Cream and I've been loving it. It feels so soft and lightweight on my skin and soaks in really quickly. What stands out the most to me is the ingredients...raw local honey and grass-fed tallow. I love knowing I'm putting something natural and nourishing on my skin. That's really important to me. Little goes a long way..I feel like it will last me a long time! Highly recommend trying it out..I'm excited to see what else they create!”
    Sarah H.

    North Glow

    Recommends North Channel · April 20

  • “Really easy to get ahold of and great customer service. She went above and beyond. The face cream is very moisturizing leaving your face really soft and glowy. Highly recommend trying it out.”
    Amanda B.

    Recommends North Channel · April 20

  • “This cream is great for sensitive skin. It has no additives or chemicals. It's extremely hydrating. Only a small amount is needed. My skin is so soft since I started using this cream.”
    Émilie C.

    Recommends North Channel · April 10

  • “This crème feels like absolute velvet on my skin. I like that it is natural, made locally and scent free! It was suggested to me by friends who already using product and I have to say thank you. A big shout out to North Channel Tallow Co. I will be a return customer”
    Toni S.

    Recommends North Channel · April 10

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