Junction Magazine - PURE SKINCARE, LOCAL HANDS

Shaped by friendship and grounded in tradition, Matakana Tallow Co is a skincare brand built on simplicity and time-honoured ingredients.

Matakana Tallow Co began two years ago, unknowingly, in a home kitchen, when Haylee started rendering tallow for her family and friends. She was searching for something simple and natural, free from chemicals, artificial fragrances, and unknown ingredients. What she discovered was a product that helped nourish and hydrate the skin, while easing irritation associated with dry skin, eczema, and psoriasis.

As word spread, interest grew beyond her immediate circle, and two years later Matakana Tallow Co was officially formed by four locals – Haylee, Kylie, Sarah, and Zak – who grew up together in Matakana. Tallow, a by-product of beef, is naturally high in vitamins A, D, E, and K, as well as fatty acids that support skin renewal and repair, while also providing antioxidant support, hydration, and overall barrier function.