Rooted in Nature. Crafted with Care. Inspired by the Land.

Shane and Kylie McDonald have been farming for many years and recognise the importance of taking good care of their livestock from day one. They focus on providing them with a stress-free, free-range life, luscious green grass to eat and pure Taranaki water to drink.

The idea behind Leaf Skincare came from their simple philosophy that what we put on our skin should be as pure, honest and nourishing as the food we nurture, grow and eat.

The super quality of the suet (leaf fat) from the 100% grass-fed Taranaki beef, allows us to craft a beautiful skincare range that heals, hydrates and protects your skin.

A natural extension of our philosophy

Leaf Skincare isn't a side project—it’s an extension of the values we live by every day:

  • Sustainability: We use what others discard, turning it into a premium product that nourishes your skin.

  • Traceability: We know exactly where our ingredients come from—because we raised them or worked directly with those who did.

  • Integrity: Every jar is made with care, in small batches, using only the best suet from healthy, pasture-raised animals in an MPI approved facility in Taranaki, NZ.

Heal | Hydrate | Protect