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Charles MayField | Lard Lessons: Farrow's Regenerative Beauty Products

Writer: Matthew Coffman
Matthew Coffman
Jun 15
3 min read

Updated: 3 days ago

Lard & Regenerative Skincare with Charles MayField (Farrow)

Intro summary

Most “clean” beauty still hides water, preservatives, and mystery fillers. On this Integrative Thoughts episode, Charles MayField of Farrow joins Matthew Coffman to unpack regenerative pigs, SmartLard™, lard vs tallow, and pasture-raised skincare you can actually understand.

Guest: Charles MayField — Farrow · Mayfield Pastures Host: Matthew Coffman · Integrative Thoughts Listen time: ~1 hr 50 min


Guest & brand


Farrow FaceFood — SmartLard regenerative skincare by Charles MayField
Farrow FaceFood (SmartLard™) — official product visual; no solo headshot found on farrow.shop

Farrow SmartLard product lineup
Farrow brand products (FaceFood / SkinFood / Elixir)

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Who this episode is for

  • Regenerative / ancestral listeners curious about beauty

  • Tallow users who want the lard and blend story

  • Parents hunting simpler pasture-raised skincare

  • Anyone tired of unreadable ingredient lists

  • Farmers and makers bridging food and skin

What you’ll learn

  • Paleo cookbooks → Mayfield Pastures → Farrow

  • Regenerative vs industrial pork quality

  • Pigs as landscape managers

  • Lard vs tallow differences and why blends matter

  • SmartLard™ / waterless formulas

  • Soap, sanitization, and the skin microbiome

  • How to shop Farrow via the ITP discount page

Meet the guest

Charles MayField is founder and CEO of Farrow, a regenerative farmer, and Paleo Comfort Foods co-author. He builds small-batch SmartLard™ skincare from pasture-raised animal fats with transparency as the brand’s north star.

Timestamped chapters

Timestamps aligned to published Apple/Spotify audio (Riverside + 429s / 7:09 intro/ads). Welcome measured on published MP3.

[5:12] Matt cold open — Charles / Farrow / SmartLard framing

Matt frames Charles’s paleo roots, SmartLard, Farrow, lard/tallow blends, pig history, and regenerative farm role.

[7:09] Introduction and Background

Conversation welcome; East Tennessee path, paleo/CrossFit, cookbooks, and farming turn.

[12:08] The Journey into Regenerative Farming

Polyface inspiration and building Mayfield Pastures.

[18:45] Understanding Regenerative Farming

Soil and ecosystem logic behind regenerative practice.

[25:01] The Importance of Animals in Farming

Why animals drive regenerative systems.

[32:27] The Role of Pigs in Sustainable Agriculture

Pigs as Charles’s favorite farm animal and farm tool.

[41:03] The Domestication of Pigs and Their Role in Society

Historical pig roles in food culture.

[45:53] The Quality of Pork: Regenerative vs. Industrial Farming

Quality and trust gaps between systems.

[52:50] Pigs in Ecosystem Management: The Role of Pigs in Farming

Pigs with cattle and birds; landscape management stories.

[55:56] The Benefits of Animal Fats in Skincare: Tallow and Lard

Why animal fats belong on skin.

[1:06:55] Lard vs. Tallow: Understanding Their Unique Properties

Profiles, blends, and fat quality (including leaf lard).

[1:16:49] Utilizing Animal Fats for Sustainable Products

Sunburn spark → kitchen experiments → Farrow products.

[1:25:24] The Historical Significance of Pigs in Food Production

Pre-refrigeration fat and food preservation context.

[1:31:09] The Importance of Natural Skincare and Soap

Real soap, over-sanitization, microbiome.

[1:45:15] Promoting Healthy Skin and Sustainable Practices

Closing call for regenerative, transparent beauty.

Key takeaways (scannable)

  1. Regenerative farms feed regenerative beauty.

  2. Pigs manage landscapes—not only dinner plates.

  3. Lard and tallow are not interchangeable.

  4. Waterless SmartLard skips conventional filler stacks.

  5. History explains animal fats as default tech.

  6. Barrier/microbiome care beats harsh sanitization.

  7. Small-batch transparency is the product. Educational only.

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FAQ

What makes Farrow different from typical “natural” creams?

Farrow emphasizes pasture-raised animal fats (SmartLard™), waterless formulas, and small-batch crafting—vs water-heavy creams that need long preservative systems.

Should I use lard or tallow on my skin?

This episode compares properties and why blends exist. Personal skin needs vary—educational only; patch-test and consult a professional when needed.

Is this medical advice?

No. Educational podcast conversation only.

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Disclaimer

Educational content only. Not medical advice. Nothing here diagnoses, treats, or cures.

 
 
 

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