HOW IT ALL STARTED

I'm a natural storyteller and tried not to get too wordy...
bear with me- it's a good story!

 

A Journey Toward Health & Simplicity

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Just over twenty years ago, my journey toward better health began. At the time, I was 100 pounds overweight, struggling with low self-esteem (though I hid it well), and just trying to find my way. I experimented with countless diets— many of them failures— before finally learning what my body truly needed. When I started nourishing myself properly, I saw the physical results I had longed for.

Over time, I realized health wasn’t just about what I was putting in my body, but also what I was putting on it. Reading labels became second nature with food, but once I started looking at skincare labels, I was shocked. Parabens, chemicals, alcohols, hormone disruptors— why was I slathering my skin with things I couldn’t even pronounce? There had to be a better way.

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From Homemade Remedies to a Family Affair

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I began small, with deodorant made from simple ingredients. To my surprise, it worked beautifully— gentle on my sensitive skin and far less expensive. My curiosity grew. I experimented with homemade dog treats, healing balms for cracked paw pads, and even fresh dog food, all of which transformed my pets’ health.

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The balm caught on quickly. My grandpa (who, like me, is a little clumsy) began using it on his own daily scrapes and bumps. Before long, others were reaching for it too—more for themselves than their pets!

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The Tallow Discovery

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A few years later, I set my sights on creating the perfect skin moisturizer. After many failed attempts, I gave up— until one day my mom called with a wild idea: “What if we tried beef tallow?” I thought she was out of her mind… but my curiosity took over.

I researched, experimented, and eventually blended nourishing tallow with the essential oil mix I had been using on my own face for years. After several “epic fails,” I finally landed on a light, creamy whip that my skin soaked up instantly—leaving it soft, hydrated, and velvety smooth.

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I shared it with my boss, who immediately encouraged me to make more. Coworkers became customers, and before I knew it, SkinnyDip Tallow was born.

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More Than Skincare

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SkinnyDip isn’t just another skincare line—it’s the result of years of learning, experimenting, and refusing to accept that synthetic, complicated formulas were the only option.

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I first realized just how powerful tallow could be when I used it for tattoo aftercare. A tattoo is, after all, a trauma to the skin— tiny wounds layered with color. I was amazed by how deeply the tallow set into the design, how vibrant the colors remained, and how beautifully it kept the artwork over time. That experience showed me what I now know to be true: beauty and longevity come through the good health of the skin, and healing happens best from the inside out.

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Tallow has been used for centuries to nourish skin, and when blended with carefully chosen essential oils, it becomes a powerful moisturizer that helps restore balance, strength, and resilience.

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Our skin faces stress daily— from soaps, detergents, the environment, minor injuries, even bug bites- and tattoos! SkinnyDip products are designed to:

• Moisturize deeply with recognizable, nutrient-rich ingredients.

• Replenish the skin’s natural barrier.

• Soothe & restore with comfort-food-like care.
   

Because at the end of the day, our skin truly is what holds us together. My hope is that SkinnyDip gives yours the comfort, strength, and nourishment it deserves— every single day.

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From my kitchen to your skin~ thank you for being part of this journey.

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~Becky, founder

SkinnyDip Tallow Company