Dr. Handle's
Address
89 West Main Street, Cuba, New York 14727
Shop Hours
Wednesday - Friday
8 am - 11 am & 1 pm - 5 pm
Saturday
10 am - 4 pm
Sunday - Tuesday
closed
Dr. Handle’s is a store centered on wild materials, creativity, and sustainability. Homemade and all-natural salves, soaps, teas & tinctures are made from sustainably sourced local materials in the Appalachian Plateau of the Southern Tier of New York. The physical store also houses showings & sales for visiting artists & fossil preparators.
No preservatives. All natural and organic ingredients. Hand-selected ingredients. Small batch. Handmade Artisan All Handcrafted Sustainable
Made with the following materials from highest percentage to lowest:
Custom orders without listed ingredients or substitutional ingredients can be made to order though price points may change due to cost shifts.
Tallow contains Vitamins A, D, K, and E, all antioxidants. Antioxidants fight free radical damage. Free radicals are molecules in our bodies that become unstable and damage skin cells. Free radicals are caused by environmental stressors like pollution, sun exposure, and other toxins. Damage from free radicals causes our collagen to break down, which results in wrinkles, fine lines, dark spots, and loose skin. Antioxidants help protect your skin from free radical damage, which helps reduce the signs of aging. By combating free radical damage before it happens, you can help your skin look younger and healthier for longer.
Tallow has anti-inflammatory properties.
Tallow contains vitamins E, D, and K, known to possess anti-inflammatory properties. We have all dealt with inflammation and/or irritation on our skin at one point or another. Typical breakouts, sun exposure, certain foods, and redness can cause inflammation. Anti-inflammatory skincare products, such as tallow, help reduce inflammation by blocking enzymes that cause disruption in the skin, helping it maintain a fresh, smooth look by protecting and reinforcing your skin barrier.
Tallow doesn’t clog pores and works with your sebaceous glands. I have pores so big you could park a MAC truck in them, I use tallow salves daily and have NO acne issues with this type of moisturizer.
Vitamin A in tallow helps our sebaceous glands and skin operate at their optimal capacity when used correctly. Vitamin A is known for helping our cells turnover faster, which reduces acne and skin irritation. Given the molecular structure of our skin and the suet used to make tallow, it is naturally more compatible with our skin, allowing it to act as natural sebum, locking in moisture and nutrients without clogging pores. This is a significant factor in what makes tallow ideal for a skincare base.
Tallow has antimicrobial properties.
Antimicrobial products stop the spread of microorganisms such as bacteria, fungi, and viruses. Our skin is exposed to a ton of surfaces each day, and as our largest organ, it can be an ideal place for microorganisms to accumulate and grow. Antimicrobial skincare is a great way to protect our skin from these microorganisms, and it will help the product itself remain free of bacteria.
Vitamins in tallow can help produce collagen.
Vitamin E is known for its anti-aging properties. It helps stimulates blood flow to our skin, which increases collagen production, and helps prevent signs of aging. By increasing collagen production, you can keep your skin looking smooth and firm for longer.
Tallow helps soothe skin injuries and helps repair damage faster.
Vitamin E is often associated with soothing the skin, reducing redness and irritation, and helping skin ailments subside. This is likely due to Vitamin E’s anti-inflammatory properties and its ability to increase collagen production and stimulate blood flow to our skin. This is great for people who may be suffering from skin irritations, scars, or dry, cracked skin. The fat structure mirrors that of humans, as such, it is quickly absorbed rather than lingering as a layer on top of the skin.
Tallow is hypoallergenic, helps to stimulate collagen growth, and has been rumored to reduce fine lines.
Dr. Handle's was recently featured in Explore Genesee Valley's Business Spotlight.
article link: https://exploregeneseevalley.com/entries/business-spotlight-dr-handle%E2%80%99s-shop/f6ad9f9d-4278-4dd7-9199-e10f411284c3
"OMG, this double butter bar is the bomb!" - Jessa W. Summerville, S.C.
"The bear soap was a hit and this salve (bear) is magic!" - Danielle P.-E., Cascade, C.O.
Dr. Kimberly Meehan
store owner
Proprietor, Dr. Kimberly Meehan (nee Handle), is a formally-trained paleoecologist, artist, and author. After over a decade of teaching & research at institutions of higher learning, she has pivoted back to her passions: art, oddities, and herbal products made and sold from her home in the Village of Cuba, New York.
REFUNDS & RETURNS
If you are not satisfied with your product we welcome you to contact us within 30 days of delivery by emailing the owner directly at dr.handlesshop@outlook.com. Full refunds are available for defective or damaged products. For full refund on defective or damaged products, we will issue you an electronic return label at no cost to you, once item is returned to us, then the refund will be issued.
BILLING & PURCHASE POLICIES
Full payment is expected upon the sale of product(s). No additional billing for products is ever applied.
We accept all major credits cards and PayPal for online purchase, and cash at our physical location. We do not accept personal checks.
SHIPPING
Product handling time for shipments is 24 hours unless otherwise noted. Please note that shipping costs are calculated by USPS and other carriers and are applied at the time of sale.
Dr. Handle's
Shop Hours
Wednesday - Friday
8 am - 11 am & 1 pm - 5 pm
Saturday
10 am - 4 pm
Sunday - Tuesday
closed