From the Kitchen to the Bedroom
How I Applied My Kitchen Philosophy to Create a Complete, Natural Hair & Body Care System
In my kitchen, I've always done the same thing: take the foods we already love and quietly swap the ingredients for ones that are more wholesome, more nourishing, and gentler on our bodies. Less glucose spikes. Fewer inflammatory oils. Ingredients I recognize and trust.
Nothing extreme. Nothing performative. Just thoughtful upgrades that make everyday life healthier.
At some point, I realized: why wouldn't I apply the same mindset to our skincare?
So I did — and that decision changed everything.
Here is our lineup (on top of our lotion and lip balms and makeup!)
✅ Universal Family Tallow Soap Bar (907g batch)
✅ Family Gentle Syndet Shampoo Bar (1000g batch) - just saved
✅ Daily Detangler Spray (1000g batch) - just saved
✅ Newborn Liquid Wash (1000g batch) - just saved
✅ Rinse-Out Conditioner (1000g batch) - just saved
✅ Deep Conditioner (500g batch)
The Shift: From "Natural" to Engineered With Intention
I didn't start by trying to invent new products. I started by reverse-engineering the ones we were already using: lotions, soaps, shampoos, conditioners, detanglers, baby wash.
I asked:
What is this product actually supposed to do?
Where is it used — skin, scalp, or hair?
Why does it work when it works?
Why does it fail when it fails?
And slowly, I rebuilt our entire routine — using the same engineering mindset I use in the kitchen.
Why Tallow Was Just the Beginning
I already made tallow lotions that worked everywhere: face, body, sensitive skin, breastfeeding mothers, newborns. Tallow works because it's biologically compatible — it mirrors our skin's natural fatty acids instead of fighting them.
But hair is different.
Skin sheds and renews itself constantly. Hair does not.
Hair holds onto everything:
Buildup
Minerals from hard water
Product residue
Mechanical damage
Roots get greasy. Ends get dry. And no single "do-everything" bar can realistically solve both.
I tried. It didn't work. That was an important lesson.
Why I Didn't Force a Single Product to Do Everything
One of the biggest myths in "clean beauty" is that fewer products automatically means better.
In reality:
Body and hair have different needs
Scalp is skin — lengths are fiber
What's gentle enough for a baby won't clean adult buildup
What conditions curls will flatten fine hair if misused
So instead of forcing one product to do everything poorly, I designed a small, streamlined system where each product does one job well.
The Result: A Family Lineup That Grows With You
Here's what we landed on — intentionally:
One Universal Tallow Soap Bar
For the whole family (newborns excluded)
One Gentle Syndet Shampoo Bar
Designed for straight, wavy, and curly hair — even in hard water
A Daily Detangler
For painless brushing on wet or dry hair
A Rinse-Out Conditioner
For older kids and adults, used only where needed
A Deep Conditioning Mask
Weekly or as-needed (swimming, tangles, dryness)
A Newborn Liquid Wash
Specifically formulated for developing skin barriers
That's it. No duplicates. No unnecessary steps. No products that exist just to sell another SKU.
Kids Don't Need What Adults Need — and That Matters
One thing I learned quickly: most kids don't need conditioner at all.
Toddlers? No.
Young kids with short hair? Usually no.
My 2-year-old? Absolutely not.
Conditioner becomes useful around age 5+, for long hair, for curls, or as needed.
Adults, on the other hand, accumulate buildup kids don't — from years of product use, hard water, and environmental exposure.
So I formulated with long adult hair and curly kids' hair in mind — without forcing younger children into products they don't need.
About "Chemicals" — and Why Transparency Matters
I'm very open about this: Yes — some products require ingredients that sound more "chemical."
That's not a failure. That's reality.
Water-based products must be preserved
Hair requires slip, structure, and pH control
Hard water requires chelation
Pretending otherwise puts people at risk.
So instead of fear-based marketing, I chose: transparency, explanation, education.
I explain what each ingredient does, why it's there, and why it's used at that level.
And because I believe trust is built through openness: I share all my recipes and formulations. You can use my products — or make them yourself at home.
Designed for the Most Sensitive Life Stages
Every product in this line was designed to be a workhorse — effective and simple — but gentle enough for:
Pregnancy
Postpartum
Breastfeeding
Babies
Sensitive skin
We can all benefit from fewer unnecessary chemicals. But pregnant women and babies especially need our help — and they deserve products designed with care, not compromise.
Understanding the Ingredients
What Makes This Different From Commercial Products
When I looked at that commercial hair strengthening product with its caffeine, niacinamide, and hyaluronic acid, I realized something important: those are great ingredients for skincare and scalp health, but they don't address what hair fiber actually needs.
Hair needs:
Slip and lubrication to prevent mechanical damage
Cuticle smoothing to reduce friction
Moisture retention without heaviness
pH balance to keep the cuticle closed
Protein for structure and strength
Our formulas focus on these fundamentals with proven cosmetic chemistry:
BTMS-50 - A plant-derived conditioning emulsifier that smooths the hair cuticle and improves manageability. Despite the name, it is not a harsh sulfate.
Panthenol (Pro-Vitamin B5) - Supports moisture retention and improves hair flexibility, helping reduce breakage.
Polyquaternium-10 - A conditioning polymer used at very low levels to reduce tangles and friction without buildup.
Sodium Citrate - A gentle chelator that helps products perform better in hard water by binding minerals that cause buildup.
Hydrolyzed Proteins (Silk, Wheat) - Temporarily fills in damaged areas of the hair shaft and adds strength.
Tallow (in soap bars) - A traditional, skin-compatible fat rich in naturally occurring fatty acids that closely resemble human sebum.
About Preservation
Every water-based product requires preservation for safety. We use modern, cosmetic-approved preservatives (Geogard 221, Leucidal SF) at the lowest effective levels to protect against microbial growth — because safety is non-negotiable.
How to Use This Line by Age
👶 Newborns (0–12 months)
Use:
✅ Newborn Liquid Wash (hair + body, 1–3× per week or as needed)
Skip:
Shampoo bars, soap bars, conditioner, detangler
Why: Newborn skin is still developing. Less cleansing is better.
👶 Toddlers (1–2 years)
Use:
✅ Newborn Liquid Wash (hair + body)
✅ Universal Family Soap Bar (body only, optional)
Skip:
Conditioner, shampoo bar (usually not needed)
Optional:
➕ Detangler only if hair is long or curly
👧🧒 Young Kids (2–4 years)
Use:
✅ Family Gentle Shampoo Bar (hair, as needed)
✅ Universal Family Soap Bar (daily body wash)
Optional:
➕ Detangler Spray (for tangles or curls)
Skip:
Conditioner (usually unnecessary at this stage)
👦👧 Older Kids (5–8 years)
Use:
✅ Family Gentle Shampoo Bar (1–3× per week)
✅ Universal Family Soap Bar
✅ Detangler Spray (daily or as needed)
Optional:
➕ Rinse-Out Conditioner (mid-lengths → ends only)
➕ Deep Conditioner (max 1× weekly, after swimming or heavy tangling)
👩🦱👨🦱 Teens & Adults
Use:
✅ Family Gentle Shampoo Bar
✅ Universal Family Soap Bar
✅ Detangler Spray
Regular:
✅ Rinse-Out Conditioner
Weekly / As Needed:
✅ Deep Conditioner
🤰 Pregnancy, Postpartum & Breastfeeding
All products are formulated to be gentle, low-irritation, thoughtfully preserved, and suitable for sensitive life stages.
Tip: Focus conditioning on ends, not scalp — especially during postpartum shedding.
Product Sets We Offer
Family Essentials Set (Our Hero)
2× 2" shampoo bars in silicone case
2× 2" tallow soap bars in case
250 ml detangler spray
Why this works: The two-bar system encourages rotation (use one, dry one), extends bar life, and covers your whole family for 2-3 months.
Curly Kid Care Add-On
Rinse-out conditioner (250 ml)
Deep conditioner (250 ml)
Newborn Starter
Newborn liquid wash (250 ml or 100 ml gift size)
Optional small detangler for later stages
Travel Sizes
100 ml detangler spray (TSA-friendly)
100 ml newborn wash
Same 2" bar sizes fit perfectly in travel cases
Why This System Works
Less Irritation
pH-balanced formulas, gentle surfactants, and appropriate preservation levels mean less scalp sensitivity and skin reactions.
Less Breakage
Proper slip, conditioning, and detangling reduce mechanical damage during brushing and styling.
Easier Mornings
A detangler that actually works makes brushing painless. Bars that clean without stripping mean less fussing with product amounts.
Healthier Hair
Not from miracle ingredients or overnight transformations — but from consistent care that respects hair biology and works with your body instead of against it.
The Best Part
The best part isn't just swapping out products. It's knowing:
What's in them
Why it's there
And that they actually work for real life
Busy mornings. Curly hair days. Travel. School bags. Newborn baths.
This isn't skincare as a trend. It's skincare as infrastructure — built to support families, not overwhelm them.
A Final Note: Less Is Still More
You don't need to use every product. This line is designed so you can:
Start simple
Add only when needed
Remove products again when needs change
That flexibility is intentional.
Healthy skin and hair don't come from doing more — they come from doing what's appropriate for the stage you're in.
Ready to Try It?
Whether you want to purchase our carefully crafted products or make them yourself using our shared recipes, we're here to support your family's journey to simpler, more intentional care.
Because you deserve to know exactly what's touching your family's skin — and why.
How to Use Our Family Hair & Body Care — By Age
Designed to grow with your family.
Use only what you need, when you need it.
👶 Newborns (0–12 months)
Use
✅ Newborn Liquid Wash
Hair + body, 1–3× per week or as needed
Skip
Shampoo bars
Soap bars
Conditioner
Detangler
Why
Newborn skin is still developing. Less cleansing is better.
👶 Toddlers (1–2 years)
Use
✅ Newborn Liquid Wash (hair + body)
✅ Universal Family Soap Bar (body only, optional)
Skip
Conditioner
Shampoo bar (usually not needed)
Optional
➕ Detangler only if hair is long or curly
👧🧒 Young Kids (2–4 years)
Use
✅ Family Gentle Shampoo Bar (hair, as needed)
✅ Universal Family Soap Bar (daily body wash)
Optional
➕ Detangler Spray (for tangles or curls)
Skip
Conditioner (usually unnecessary at this stage)
👦👧 Older Kids (5–8 years)
Use
✅ Family Gentle Shampoo Bar (1–3× per week)
✅ Universal Family Soap Bar
✅ Detangler Spray (daily or as needed)
Optional
➕ Rinse-Out Conditioner
Mid-lengths → ends only➕ Deep Conditioner (max 1× weekly)
👩🦱👨🦱 Teens & Adults
Use
✅ Family Gentle Shampoo Bar
✅ Universal Family Soap Bar
✅ Detangler Spray
Regular
✅ Rinse-Out Conditioner
Weekly / As Needed
✅ Deep Conditioner
🤰 Pregnancy, Postpartum & Breastfeeding
All products are formulated to be:
gentle
low-irritation
thoughtfully preserved
suitable for sensitive life stages
Tip
Focus conditioning on ends, not scalp — especially during postpartum shedding.
✨ Remember
You don’t need everything.
This system is designed so you can start simple and add only when needed.