Dr. Lindsay Reid is a qualified plastic surgeon who is passionate about skincare and sustainability. Also Neal's wife, Lindsay began experimenting with the byproducts he produced in his passionate pursuit of the perfect Wagyu animal. A long time eczema sufferer, Lindsay's early results with Wagyu tallow encouraged her to dig deeper, identifying the connections between the composition of Wagyu and well known skincare principles. Today Lindsay is our principal product tester and advocate and she's proud to be part of ensuring that all of Neal's wonderful work finds a practical use.

From the rolling hills of Ridgeway Farm in County Wicklow, and with a background in biochemistry, Michelle started experimenting with Wagyu tallow harvested from her family farm.

Michelle quickly discovered the remarkable nourishment of Wagyu tallow as a rare, natural skincare ingredient - rich, gentle and full of goodness for the skin.

Hundreds of experiments later, she is delighted to see BóNua skincare bringing joy to our customers and its natural skincare solution gaining recognition.

A fifth-generation farmer at Riversdale, Neal brings deep heritage and scientific insight to Bonua’s foundation. With a degree in Biology from St Andrews and a Master’s in Environmental Management from Edinburgh, he blends tradition with innovation. Neal transitioned the family’s dairy farm to raise Northern Ireland’s largest herd of fullblood Wagyu cattle, focusing on genetics, sustainability, and exceptional animal welfare. His commitment ensures the purity and quality of Bonua’s signature ingredient—grass-fed Irish Wagyu tallow—making it as ethically sourced as it is luxurious. Neal’s vision is integral to every drop of nourishment in our skincare.