From Pasture to Pampering: Discover the Skin-Loving Power of Our New Tallow Products

At Maplecrest Meats, we’ve always believed in using every part of the animal with purpose—and now we’ve taken that philosophy from the butcher block to the bathroom shelf. Our new tallow-based skincare products, created in partnership with The McGuire Homestead, are packed with skin-loving nutrients and made with the same thoughtful care that goes into our meats.

Whether you’re chasing softer skin or just want to know what you’re putting on your body, these small-batch, handcrafted soaps and whipped tallow butters are made for you.

What Is Tallow—and Why Does Your Skin Love It?

Tallow is rendered beef fat. While that might sound a little old-school, your great-grandma was onto something—tallow is a powerhouse when it comes to natural skincare. It contains:

Vitamins A, D, E, and K: All essential for healthy, glowing skin
Fatty acids: Help nourish and repair the skin’s natural barrier
Anti-inflammatory properties: Soothe sensitive or irritated skin

The best part? Tallow mimics the oils your skin naturally produces, so it absorbs easily without clogging pores or leaving behind a greasy feel.

Meet the Makers: The McGuire Homestead Partnership

We teamed up with The McGuire Homestead—an Ohio-based, family-run farmstead that’s just as passionate about wholesome living as we are. Together, we’re making use of our own beef tallow to create a local, sustainable line of skincare products.

They bring the craftsmanship and small-batch soap-making expertise. We bring the tallow. What you get is a bar (or jar) full of goodness. All ingredients are chosen for how they work with tallow—not against it.

Inside Our Tallow Bar Soap

Available in-store only

These bar soaps don’t just clean your skin—they feed it.

Tallow: LOADED with nutrients like Vitamins A, B12, D, E, and K, plus fatty acids that support skin health

Olive Oil: Nourishes and softens, reducing the appearance of fine lines and leaving the skin silky smooth

Avocado Oil: Rich in vitamins E and C, helping reduce signs of premature aging like dark spots

Cocoa Butter: Full of Vitamin E and antioxidants, this powerhouse soothes dryness and helps regenerate damaged cells

Castor Oil: Supports increased cell turnover and forms a barrier against harsh environmental conditions

Coconut Oil: A natural antibacterial and antimicrobial agent that also hydrates like a champ

Use it daily for a clean that doesn’t strip your skin. Your face and hands will thank you.

Whipped Tallow: Silky, Simple, Soothing

Fun Facts About Tallow Skincare

Tallow is nearly identical in structure to our skin’s natural oils
It has a shelf life of up to one year without added preservatives
Tallow-based skincare was standard in households for centuries before synthetic lotions took over
Our whipped tallow is small-batch made and hand-packed—no machines, no mass production

FAQs

Can I use tallow products on sensitive skin?

Yes. In fact, tallow is often recommended for sensitive skin because of its natural, non-irritating ingredients.

Does it have a beefy smell?

Nope! Our soaps and butters are lightly scented (like vanilla) or left unscented, depending on the batch.

How long does a bar or jar last?

Most customers say a single bar lasts several weeks, and a jar of whipped tallow can go a month or more with daily use.

Can I use this on my face?

Absolutely. These products are gentle enough for face and body.

From nourishing ingredients to sustainable sourcing, our new tallow-based soaps and moisturizers bring comfort, care, and conscious living into your daily routine. Whether you’re treating your skin to some overdue love or looking for a gift that’s local and meaningful, these products deliver.

We’re proud to share this next step in our nose-to-tail mission—and even prouder to support a fellow Ohio farm in the process.

Come see (and smell!) them for yourself. These tallow soaps and whipped moisturizers are available exclusively in-store at Maplecrest Meats.

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