Our story
Rooted in friendship. Grounded in nature.
F & F Co. was born from 37 years of friendship, a shared love of the land, and a deep belief that the best skincare comes from the earth — not a laboratory.
Where it all began
We have been friends for 37 years. Through every season of life — raising families, building careers, navigating change — we have always come back to the same table, the same conversations, and the same values: simplicity, quality, and a deep respect for the way things used to be done.
F & F Co. grew out of those conversations. We kept asking the same question: why is it so hard to find skincare made from real, recognizable ingredients? The kind your great-grandmother would have used. The kind that actually works.
So we made it ourselves.
Our own herd
We do not source from other farms. We own our Piedmontese cattle. That decision changed everything — because when the animal is yours, the responsibility is total and the quality is uncompromising.
Piedmontese is a heritage breed prized for its exceptionally lean, nutrient-dense fat. Our suet is rich in fat-soluble vitamins A, D, E, and K, as well as conjugated linoleic acid and stearic acid — the same building blocks found in healthy human skin. We reserve this suet for our facial and lip products. Our body and dog products are made with local grass-fed beef tallow — raised to the same standard, sourced close to home.
From the field to the jar, every step is ours. That is a level of traceability and care you simply cannot buy from a supplier.
From the field to the jar, every step is ours.
Small-batch, by hand
Every batch of F & F Co. is rendered and blended by hand in small quantities. We do not rush the process. We do not cut corners. Each jar is made with the same attention we would give to something we were making for our own families — because we are.
We blend our tallow with a carefully chosen selection of botanical oils and plant extracts, each chosen for a specific purpose. Nothing is added for appearance. Everything earns its place.
Raise
Our own Piedmontese herd, raised on open pasture without hormones or antibiotics.
Render
Slow-rendered by hand to preserve the full nutrient profile of the fat.
Blend
Combined with botanical oils and plant extracts in small, measured batches.
Finish
Hand-poured, labeled, and inspected before every order leaves our hands.
What we believe
Ancestral ingredients
Tallow has nourished skin for thousands of years. We trust what has stood the test of time.
Radical transparency
Every ingredient is listed, explained, and chosen with intention. No fillers, no mystery.
Small and intentional
We will never sacrifice quality for scale. Small-batch is not a marketing phrase — it is how we work.
Full traceability
We own our herd. We render our own suet. We know exactly what goes into every jar — and so do you.
Thank you for being here.
We started F & F Co. because we believed there was a better way. We are grateful every day for the people who believe it too.