Our Story

Welcome to The Cozy Scrub Co.

The Cozy Scrub Co. is a family-owned and veteran-owned small business located in Stuart, Iowa. We create handcrafted tallow skincare in small batches using thoughtfully selected ingredients and a whole lot of care.

Our business began with a simple belief: skincare does not have to be complicated. We wanted to create comforting, purposeful products that help nourish the skin while keeping the ingredients and routines simple.

What started as a small idea grew into something our whole family could be proud of.

Made With Care for Real Life

As a busy homeschooling family, we understand that self-care often needs to fit into real, everyday life.

Our products are created for hardworking parents, busy families, outdoor adventures, quiet evenings, thoughtful gifts, and all the moments in between.

From whipped tallow creams and artisan soaps to lip balms, magnesium lotion, facial products, and seasonal favorites, each product is made in small batches with attention to quality and detail.

We choose every ingredient with a purpose and clearly list what is inside each product so our customers can make informed decisions for themselves and their families.

Why Tallow?

Tallow has been used in traditional skincare for generations. Its rich texture makes it a wonderful ingredient for moisturizing dry skin and creating deeply nourishing body products.

We use quality grass-fed tallow as the foundation of many of our formulas and pair it with carefully chosen oils, butters, essential oils, and supporting ingredients depending on the needs of each product.

Because our products are handcrafted, slight differences in color, scent, or texture may occur between batches. We believe those small variations are part of what makes handmade skincare special.

Family and Veteran Owned

The Cozy Scrub Co. is more than a skincare business. It is part of our family’s story.

As a veteran-owned business, values such as discipline, integrity, service, and perseverance are deeply important to us. As a family business, we also value creativity, learning, working together, and showing our children what it means to build something with purpose.

When you place an order, shop with us at a farmers market, or recommend our products to a friend, you are supporting a real family and a dream we are building together.

Made in Stuart, Iowa

Every product is handcrafted in small batches in Stuart, Iowa.

You can shop with us online, visit us at local farmers markets and events, or find selected products at local retail locations throughout our area.

We are grateful to serve our community and honored every time someone chooses to bring one of our products into their home.

Thank You for Being Here

Thank you for supporting The Cozy Scrub Co.

Your purchases, reviews, shares, encouraging messages, and conversations at local markets mean more to our family than you may realize.

We hope our products bring a little comfort, simplicity, and coziness into your everyday routine.

With gratitude,
Maria and the Ostrum Family
The Cozy Scrub Co.