about us
Founder's Story
Several years ago, I got sick. In order to heal I learned how to naturally support my body from the outside in. I began researching ancestral diets and traditional foods, transitioning from a largely plant-based lifestyle to one rich in animal fats and proteins.
Through this process I started to question what I could do to naturally support my skin and realized that the ingredients in most of the skincare products I was using contained the very toxins and chemicals I was trying to avoid. That curiosity led me to explore traditional skincare practices, where I discovered lard-based moisturizers—time-honored, simple, and deeply nourishing.
One story I remember is about a mother and daughter in southern France selling homemade lard balm at a market. It captured something I deeply valued—simplicity, tradition, and care.
After months of formulating and refining in my FDA-approved kitchen, La Truie was born—French vernacular for “female sow”—a nod to both the ingredient and the heritage that inspired it.
A Return to Ancestral Traditions
La Truie embraces time-tested ingredients that have nourished skin for generations. Before the rise of synthetic chemicals and lab-created compounds, our ancestors relied on simple, powerful ingredients from their surroundings. I honor this wisdom by bringing back ingredients like nutrient-dense animal fats and therapeutic resins, combining ancestral knowledge with modern understanding of skin health.
What We Leave Out
You won't find parabens, phthalates, synthetic fragrances, mineral oils, or petroleum-based ingredients in our formulations. No fillers, no questionable preservatives, no unnecessary additives. Just pure, purposeful ingredients that work in harmony with your skin's natural biology.
The La Truie Difference
Every jar represents a commitment to transparency, quality, and efficacy. When you choose la truie, you're choosing skincare that respects your body's natural intelligence and supports its innate ability to heal, renew, and radiate health.
XOXO, Taryn