About four years ago, I began learning how many toxins surround us each and every day - through the products we put on our skin, the food we eat, and even the products we use to store our food. Realizing how deeply these exposures can affect our hormones, health, and skin was unsettling, especially as a mother. It stirred a desire to slow down, pay attention, and make changes that felt safer and more nourishing for my family.

At the same time, my own skin was struggling. Years of unexplained irritation led me to allergy testing, where I learned I was sensitive to fragrance and preservatives—ingredients hidden in so many everyday products. Suddenly, everything made sense. As my skin became more reactive with age, I felt called to find gentler solutions, not just for myself but for my four daughters as well. That search became a lifestyle shift toward whole foods, cleaner ingredients, and eventually, creating my own skincare—simple formulas made to soothe, protect, and truly nourish the skin.

Through research and hands-on experimenting, I discovered tallow, a time-honored ingredient that closely mirrors our skin’s natural oils. What began as something I made for myself turned into something friends loved too. Every product is handmade in my home with care, using nature-derived, organic ingredients whenever possible, and always without preservatives. I’m not a doctor—just a mom who followed her intuition and research to create something honest and healing. My hope is that these products bring you the same comfort, confidence, and nourishment they’ve brought to us.

Much love from my house to yours!

Mary Lou