Why Supporting Local Matters: Spotlight on Our Local Wellness Brands at Uptown Integrative Health

In a world where so many wellness and skincare products are mass-produced and shipped from across the globe, there’s something deeply meaningful—and powerful—about choosing locally made products crafted with care, intention, and connection to the land. At Uptown Integrative Health, we’re proud to carry products from Manitoba-based makers who prioritize purity, sustainability, and traditional wisdom. By supporting these companies, you’re not only nourishing your body—you’re uplifting local artisans, small businesses, and our provincial economy.

Below we highlight a few of the beautiful local brands we carry in clinic, and why choosing local matters for your health, your community, and our environment.

🌿 Northlore – Lowlands Body Oil

Infused with wild prairie herbs to soothe, nourish, and heal

Northlore’s Lowlands Body Oil is more than a moisturizer—it’s a botanical ritual. Made from wildcrafted and garden-grown herbs that are slowly infused into organic oils over a full moon cycle, this formula captures the medicinal essence of prairie plants that have been used for generations.

Key Ingredients:

• Horsetail: Rich in silica to support collagen production, promoting smoother, stronger skin, hair, and nails.

• Red Clover: A powerful antioxidant and anti-inflammatory herb that calms irritated or dry skin.

• Jojoba Oil: Closely mimics the skin’s natural sebum, offering deep hydration without clogging pores.

• Essential Oil Blend: Birch, citrus, and smoked pine offer a soothing, grounding scent inspired by nature.

This all-purpose oil can be used from head to toe—on damp skin after a shower, in your hair for shine and protection, or as a nightly ritual for relaxation. It’s organic, vegan, cruelty-free, wildcrafted, and free from synthetic fragrances or fillers.

Why it matters: You’re supporting a local maker using Manitoba plants harvested sustainably with reverence for nature, while nourishing your body with ingredients that are pure, effective, and rooted in tradition.

✨ HEYRU – Body Balm

For deep relief, rich hydration, and restorative balance

HEYRU’s Body Balm is crafted for those who want a deeply therapeutic experience. Unlike conventional balms filled with artificial fillers or petroleum by-products, this balm is packed with botanicals that work in synergy to nourish the skin and relieve muscle tension.

Benefits:

• Relieves muscle tension: Eucalyptus and peppermint naturally cool and soothe aches.

• Hydrates the skin barrier: Sunflower seed oil and pine oil infuse the skin with vitamins and antioxidants.

• Restorative and calming: Wintergreen and camphor bark deliver natural anti-inflammatory benefits.

This balm is ideal post-workout, post-workday, or anytime your body needs extra support.

Why it matters: You’re choosing a locally crafted alternative to synthetic balms—supporting small-batch production, clean ingredients, and sustainable practices.

🐄 BB Tallow Skincare

Ancient skincare wisdom meets modern sustainability

Handcrafted by Theresa, a Manitoba farmer with a passion for natural healing and regenerative practices, BB Tallow Skincare brings us back to ancestral skincare with a powerful ingredient: grass-fed beef tallow.

Why Tallow?

Beef tallow is rich in vitamins A, D, E, and K—fat-soluble nutrients that deeply nourish and repair the skin. It also has natural antimicrobial and anti-inflammatory properties that can help with eczema, dryness, and irritation.

Unlike many commercial skincare products that rely on trendy plant oils or synthetic chemicals, tallow mirrors the biology of our skin, allowing it to absorb easily and deliver nutrients where they’re needed most.

Why it matters: Supporting BB Tallow not only supports a Manitoba farmer—it supports a return to zero-waste, nutrient-rich skincare with roots in traditional wisdom.

🧼 The Sudsy Elephant

Eco-friendly, artisan-crafted bath and body products

The Sudsy Elephant crafts small-batch soaps, bath products, and body care using only the finest, high-quality ingredients. With lines that are all-natural, vegan, artisan, and specialty, there’s something for every skin type and preference.

Their commitment to eco-friendliness means:

• No synthetic fragrances

• No harsh chemicals

• Thoughtful packaging and sustainable sourcing

Whether you’re looking for a luxurious bath soak or a simple, pure bar of soap, each product is made in small batches to ensure quality and care.

Why it matters: Buying from Sudsy Elephant supports sustainable manufacturing right here in Manitoba—and reduces your environmental footprint.

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💚 Why Supporting Local Is Important

When you choose local products, you’re doing more than buying skincare—you’re investing in:

✅ Your Health

Local makers prioritize quality over mass production, often using organic, wildcrafted, and nutrient-rich ingredients without fillers or toxins.

✅ Your Community

Your purchase helps small businesses grow, keeps money within our local economy, and fosters a thriving wellness community.

✅ Sustainability

Locally made products reduce shipping emissions, minimize packaging waste, and are often created using low-impact, earth-conscious methods.

✅ Connection

These products are made by people who live on the same land you do—who understand our climate, our skin needs, and our shared values.

✨ Experience the Power of Local Wellness

At Uptown Integrative Health, we believe that wellness extends beyond treatments and appointments—it’s also the products you bring into your home and onto your skin. When you choose local, you choose quality, sustainability, and community care.

Visit our clinic to explore these beautiful Manitoba-made products and experience the difference of local wellness for yourself.