In this episode of Coffee in the Barn, we welcome Charles Mayfield, founder of FARROW Skincare, whose unique journey bridges CrossFit, paleo nutrition, and regenerative agriculture. Charles shares how his personal experiences—ranging from a painful sunburn to deep-rooted agricultural practices—led him to create a skincare line using rendered pig fat (lard) that promotes natural healing and supports sustainable farming.
We explore the links between what we eat, what we put on our skin, and the larger ecosystem of health and farming. Charles opens up about the surprising regulatory gaps in skincare safety, the microbiome on our skin, the truth about modern sunscreens, and how honoring animal by-products can reduce waste and support both people and the planet.
What You’ll Learn in This Episode:
✔️ How Charles’s sunburn turned into a skincare business rooted in regenerative farming.
✔️ Why most modern skincare products may be harming more than helping.
✔️ The connection between gut health and skin health through a paleo lens.
✔️ What regenerative agriculture really means—and how it builds soil and community.
✔️ Natural ways to protect your skin from sun exposure without chemicals.
✔️ How Charles’s farming background and paleo cookbooks shaped his mission.
✔️ The surprising origins and benefits of using animal fat in skincare.
🔹 Guest Spotlight: Charles Mayfield
- Founder of FARROW Skincare
- Regenerative farmer, paleo cookbook author, and CrossFit enthusiast
- Advocate for toxin-free skincare and sustainable agriculture
🎧 Tune in to discover the untold story behind skincare, agriculture, and the simple, powerful ways we can protect our health and land.
Resources & Links:
🔗 Visit FARROW Skincare: https://farrow.life
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📚 Check out Charles’s cookbooks: Paleo Comfort Foods
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