Our Roots

What happens when a soap-maker (Sarah) drags her smart-ass bearded husband (Shayne) to markets? He pulls out a pen and starts to tally those customers asking for men's grooming products. The gears started turning, conversations over a beer evolved into research, testing and product development. The snippet of an idea turned into something more tangible and Buck n Beard was born. 

Buck n Beard draws from the decade of experience and learnings behind our sister brand Windella Farm (est. 2014); a boutique goat dairy and Australian eco-skincare business located in Cohuna, Victoria. When we were establishing our goat dairy, the talk around town was that the crazy newcomers from the Gold Coast were doing something different. We started to get requests for goat milk soap from friends suffering with skin conditions such as eczema and psoriasis. Recognising the limited availability of high-quality, toxin-free and eco-friendly skincare, we began developing our skincare range to harness the benefits of all-natural ingredients and create skincare solutions that are simple yet effective. It's elementary; no glitter or rainbow colours, no parabens, petrochemicals, SLS or synthetic fragrances in sight. We use the highest quality natural ingredients to deliver an eco-friendly range that is simple, natural and effective.

So when our customers started demanding natural alternatives for men's grooming, we listened. We evaluated the market, consulted with barbers, surveyed potential customers and reviewed the products that were currently available. It was clear that a gap existed for those wanting 100% natural products and we knew that with our extensive experience, we could fill it.

If you've ever seen a male goat (buck), they often have epic beards! So what better way than to tie in the farm connection than by naming our new brand Buck n Beard?! 

When it came to naming the scents for our range, we were keen to draw on Shayne's military background. As a veteran, it is important that Shayne's history is reflected in the brand. All scent blends are named after Army callsigns. Foxhound - Infantry, Ironside - Armour, Hawkeye and Sheldrake are also Army callsigns. It fits perfectly with our branding and our roots.

The result? Buck n Beard is a mashup of simple, effective skincare that the typical Aussie bloke can relate to, and the technical expertise of an established brand that knows skincare and does it well.

Cheers

Shayne and Sarah