Bear Grease (Tallow) Balm Please read the entire listing. The bear grease (tallow) used came from a bear harvested in the Catskills Mountains. The meat is used to feed our family and I render the fat to produce natural products such as this amazing hand balm. Ingredients: Bear Grease, Stearic Acid, and Essential Oils Made in small batches. Please do not use if allergic to any of the ingredients. Bear Grease is a traditional Indigenous medicine that has been cherished by Native Americans for centuries. It's many uses include, but are not limited to, hair and skin care, pain relief, as well as cooking, and waterproofing leather.