Lauren’s Letter

Dear You,

Many people ask how Brant and I found our way to tallow. For me, it began with years of sensitive skin—rashes, hives, constant itch—and the hope that there had to be a simpler way to feel comfortable day to day.

As a child I was allergic to grasses, flowers and animals. My skin grew thinner and drier over time, and like many, I relied on “gentle” creams that weren’t. In adulthood, flare-ups returned and prescriptions became a cycle. I finally emptied the cupboard, read every label, and realised how many harsh extras were hiding in products that sounded healthy.

I started again with what my skin seemed to recognise: tallow. We work with grass-fed kidney suet, rendered low and slow three times with filtered water and Celtic salt, then blended—not whipped. No fillers. No synthetic fragrance. Just a clean, steady base that feels like skin.

What began at our kitchen bench became Earth Child Essentials—a small, family-run workshop in Australia. We make in small batches, label plainly, and keep the bar simple: if we wouldn’t use it on our own family, it doesn’t go in the jar.

When I’m not at the bench, I work in early childhood. I see how overwhelming skin decisions can be for families, and how much clarity helps. Our aim is to offer that clarity: ingredient integrity, transparent process, and products that fit calmly into daily life.

Thank you for being here, and for choosing slow craft over shortcuts.

With care,
Lauren (and Brant)
Founders, Earth Child Essentials

Rendered right, for your skin.