About Us

In 2017, my husband went down the rabbit hole of optimizing his health. His research led to the discovery of the many benefits of an animal based diet, which makes high quality animal fat and protein (beef in particular) the center of every meal.  The bioavailability of vitamins and minerals that come from this way of eating is far superior to the standard American diet which primarily consists of ultra processed foods. This ultimately led our family to try to do a better job of eating in a more all-natural, chemical-free way.

It started slowly—small switches like the type of eggs and meat we buy, and using ghee or butter for cooking instead of processed seed oils.  It quickly progressed to learning to make our own bone broth and sourdough bread. Simple and healthy changes for our family, that included using tallow shampoo and lotions we bought from online retailers.

In December 2024, I was struck with a creative idea in the middle of the night. The name “Fat Face” would be perfect—and funny—for an animal based face lotion.  So, for Christmas I made my entire family jars of Fat Face Whipped Tallow Balm, using pasture raised beef fat that had been stored in our freezer from the last steer we purchased from a local farmer. Upon opening their gifts, their feedback was overwhelmingly positive, sparking my interest and curiosity in taking another step in this endeavor.

I soon began to allow my close friends to try the tallow balm, and it instantly became a hit. They gave me great feedback and encouraged me to expand further. My husband also provided his feedback on every scent and texture I produced, while ensuring I remained true to our belief that animal-based products are healing and need little else to overpower the tallow.

One friend in particular was adamant that my product was not just good, but better than the tallow she had been using previously (and she loved the other brand). Her encouragement allowed me to believe that Fat Face Tallow could be something that would change the lives of so many who struggled, like she did, with breakouts and skin health.

We sincerely hope that our Tallow Balm will be life changing for you, and perhaps even inspire you to consider other ways that high quality animal based food and products can have a profound impact on your health.

Welcome to the Fat Face family—we’re so glad you’re here.