Liliana Conaway-Tallow Skincare & Homestead Creations

Meet the Maker: Liliana – Tallow Skincare & Homestead Creations

At Handmade in the Sandhills, we’re proud to showcase talented makers who bring creativity, skill, and passion to every product. We’re excited to introduce you to Liliana, a homesteader and creator specializing in small-batch, natural, tallow-based skincare.

How it all began

Liliana began making tallow products in 2023, shortly after moving to the Sandhills. When her family began sourcing local beef, she was inspired to utilize as much of it as possible—making sure nothing went to waste. Around the same time, tallow was gaining popularity in the skincare world for its nourishing properties.

“I decided to learn how to render it and use it in cooking and facial products,” she shares. What began as a way to make the most of her resources quickly turned into a creative passion.

Two years of perfecting her craft

For the past two years, Liliana has been experimenting, refining, and expanding her line of tallow-based goods—each one crafted with care and a commitment to natural, wholesome ingredients.

A favorite creation: Baby Bum Cream

When asked about her favorite product, Liliana doesn’t hesitate:
“My baby bum cream is my favorite. There was a lot of trial and error into making that recipe. I wanted it to be a good salve/diaper cream that could also be used on eczema and bad itching spots that wasn’t just pure tallow. I also wanted it to be cloth diaper/clothes safe so it wouldn’t stain anything or ruin diapers. It ended up turning out to be everything I wanted!”

The magic of jojoba oil

While tallow is the star ingredient, Liliana swears by jojoba oil as the “backbone in the background.”
“I’ve tried a lot of other oils or just omitting oils in general, but the jojoba just improves every single recipe in the best way,” she explains.

Why she started sharing her products

Liliana’s journey from homestead kitchen experiments to a growing small business was simple: she loved making these products, and she had more than her family could use.
“I thought it was great, and since I ended up with a lot, I thought I’d share it with everyone,” she says with a smile.

Her creative process

Liliana draws inspiration from homestead magazines, online articles, and videos about organic, natural living. She enjoys exploring ways to create products that are as safe and effective as they are sustainable.
“I really loved tallow lotion after I started making it,” she says. “From there, it just grew.”

Where to find Liliana’s creations

You can shop Liliana’s tallow-based skincare—including her popular Baby Bum Cream—right here at Handmade in the Sandhills. Each product is crafted with love, quality ingredients, and a dedication to natural living.