Where does your fat come from?

All of our beef fat (tallow and marrow) comes from a 100% organic, pasture-raised, grass-fed/finished beef cattle farm a couple miles up the road from us. The lard comes from pigs raised right here on our farm!

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Will the Skin Creams make me smell like beef?

Listen, Maureen. If you stick your nose in a jar of beef fat it's going to smell like a jar of beef fat because it's a jar of beef fat. Dig?
HOWEVER, if used as directed (work a TINY amount of cream into the skin and, if there's excess, remove with a paper towel) the scent will dissipate within 5 minutes as the tallowy/marrowy goodness is absorbed. Result: moisturized, hydrated skin that smells like skin.

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Can I use the Skin Creams on my face?

Absolutely! One of the best things about Beef Fat (both tallow and marrow) is that it is intrinsically balanced in nature and completely compatible with human skin (we're all animals, after all). In fact, it's SO close to the sebum our skin produces that, scientifically, it's considered "bio-identical". Because of this, there's no need for separate, lab-formulated frankenproducts for face and hair and body and hands like with plant-based soaps and skincare.

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Will the Skin Creams make my skin greasy?

Valid concern. And the answer is, if you use too much, yes. A little goes a LONG way. Our skin will drink up only what it needs, so If it feels heavy or greasy, it's a good indication that you gave your skin more than necessary. Simply remove any excess with a tissue and make a mental note to apply a bit less next time.

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What is the difference between the Tallow Cream and Marrow Cream?

Tallow and marrow have virtually the same vitamins, nutrients, and essential fatty acids (omega 3's, 6's, 7's, 9's, CLA, etc.) to nourish and hydrate the skin and even out skin tone. They both have antioxidant/antibacterial/anti-inflammatory properties, making them great for various skin conditions (eczema, psoriasis, acne, rosacea) as well as scars, burns, stretch marks, etc. The big diff: marrow contains high levels of collagen, the protein responsible for skin's elasticity. It also helps to reduce wrinkles and increase blood flow to the skin which nourishes skin cells and keeps them vital.

​So, if you think of them as both existing in the Health and Beauty category, the tallow cream leans toward "Health" while the marrow is geared a bit more toward "Beauty".

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Why do you add sugar and salt to your soaps?

I love this question! Let's talk about lather - There is zero correlation between the amount of lather a soap produces and how clean it'll get you; it's purely a perception thing. BUT, because there's such a strong association, commercial soaps add cheap, harsh chemicals to maximize lather production. But there's a natural alternative - Sugar!
Sugar, when added in trace amounts to soap (about 1 Tb per 10 lbs of soap), through equal parts science and magic, creates lather! Trouble is, it also creates a softer soap. That's where salt comes in.

The same amount of salt in bar soaps (in a similar science:magic ratio) makes for a much harder, longer-lasting bar. In liquid soaps, it allows me to adjust the consistency and achieve optimal goo.

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I switched to your deodorant from commercial deodorant/antiperspirant and i still smell bad. What the fuck?

When you switch to any natural deodorant from an aluminum-laden anti-perspirant your you can expect a 2-4 week detox period. Around week two you'll likely notice an INCREASE in odor. THAT'S GOOD! That means that the aluminum that has been constricting your pores for god knows how long and the bacteria that's been trapped behind it is starting to be flushed out by the sweating that your armpits are finally being allowed to do. Oh yeah, during this time you'll also likely notice yourself sweating more. THAT'S ALSO GOOD! Both the sweat and bacteria will normalize by the end of those 2-4 weeks.