Why I Ditched Big Brand Skincare and Went Back to Basics

If you’ve ever stood in the skincare aisle, overwhelmed by options, flipping over bottles with ingredient lists you can’t pronounce — you’re not alone. I’ve been there. I lived there. And no matter what I tried, my sensitive skin just wouldn’t cooperate.

The Breaking Point

My skin was reactive. Breakouts, rashes, dryness — sometimes all at once. I tried product after product that promised to be “gentle,” “natural,” or “dermatologist-approved,” but instead of healing, I was stuck in a frustrating cycle of flare-ups and disappointment.

Then I had surgery — and the scars left behind only deepened my determination to find something real. Something that would soothe, nourish and help my skin heal — without synthetic chemicals or false promises.

Discovering the Power of Tallow

That’s when I stumbled across something most modern beauty brands won’t tell you about: tallow.

Tallow is a traditional, nutrient-rich fat that’s been used for generations to protect and repair the skin. It’s packed with vitamins A, D, E and K, and it closely mimics our skin’s natural oils — meaning it’s easily absorbed and deeply effective.

I ordered a tallow balm from a small U.S. company, and after one week, I was blown away. My skin felt calm, hydrated and… normal. For the first time in years, I felt like I could finally stop searching.

From a Personal Remedy to a Shared Ritual

What started as a deeply personal solution quickly turned into something more. I began creating my own tallow-based balms using only the cleanest, most nourishing ingredients I could find — grass-fed tallow, organic beeswax and cold-pressed oils. No fillers, no synthetic ingredients, no unnecessary extras — just pure, skin-loving simplicity.

At first, it was just for me. Then I began using it on my daughters’ dry and sensitive skin. Soon, I was sharing it with friends and family who were struggling with everything from eczema to nappy rash — and the results spoke for themselves.

That’s how Bare Balm Tallow was born — not from a business idea, but from love, need and a desire to help others experience the same kind of skin relief and confidence I finally had.

Why “Simple” Is the New Standard

Skincare doesn’t have to be complicated to work. In fact, the more I simplified, the better my skin felt. Now, Bare Balm is part of our everyday routine — for healing, hydrating and protecting. It’s skincare that works with your skin, not against it.

If you’re tired of throwing money at brands that don’t deliver — or just want to know exactly what you’re putting on your skin — you’re in the right place.

Thanks for being here. I’m so excited to share this journey, these products and this philosophy with you.