The Complete Guide to Tallow Skin Care

What are the benefits of tallow skin care? Today we will cover the history, uses, and incredible benefits of tallow for skin care.

What is Tallow?

Tallow has made a come back in recent history. Suddenly it’s trending everywhere and a common product on many natural skin care shelves. But what exactly is tallow, and why is it all the rage for glowing, healthy skin?

Tallow is rendered beef fat, technically known as beef suet, found around the internal organs of cattle. It contains high amounts of fat soluble vitamins A, D, E, and K, in addition to minerals and CLAs (conjugated linoleic acid). Tallow has been used traditionally to improve skin health, providing antioxidant and anti-aging benefits and assisting in healing some skin conditions, including eczema and rosacea. It is useful for alleviating burns, bites and skin ailments.

In recent years tallow has become widely popularized and is used for skin care, soaps, lotions, sunscreen and even cooking. In ancient times, the Romans used tallow for skin care, while the Egyptians used it for candle making.

The Benefits of Tallow Skin Care

Unlike plant based butters, tallow is an animal fat, and its chemical structure is similar to that of our own skin. To put it simply, tallow recognizes what our skin needs most and nourishes it accordingly. This is why tallow is so beneficial and healing to our skin. In cases of dry or cracked skin, tallow moisturizes and provides gentle relief. When rashes or cases of eczema surface, tallow knows where to come to the rescue and combat the attack. A lot of skin problems are due to a lack of vitamins. Tallow is rich in fat soluble vitamins and provides nutrients and healing benefits to our skin at a cellular level.

What is Tallow Balm?

Our tallow undergoes a triple-step rendering process to ensure that it is completely purified and rendered odorless. We add Cold Pressed Extra Virgin Olive Oil to our tallow products to ensure a smooth and even application without leaving a greasy residue. Tallow can also be used without added ingredients for the same amazing benefits. Using tallow in its purest form can be especially beneficial for those with sensitive skin or those with sensitivities to added scents.

How to Use Tallow Balm for Skin Care

Whether you add Tallow Balm to your daily skin care routine, use it as a night cream before bed, or keep it on hand for skin ailments that occur, the versatility and uses of tallow balm are endless.

Tallow is a fabulous source of palmitoleic acid, a naturally occurring fatty acid in our skin that decreases as we age. This is why tallow can be such a fantastic anti-aging ally, keeping our skin young and healthy! Tallow can also help boost collagen production.

Common Uses for Tallow Skin Care

• Anti-Aging Benefits
• Acne
• Age Spots
• Rashes
• Eczema
• Dry Skin
• Rosacea
• Burns

The Benefits of Grass-Fed Tallow

Grass-fed tallow is a superfood and is commonly used for cooking. Since the ingredients in our tallow balms are simple and whole, they can also be consumed. This is one reason why we say that we believe in “edible skin care.”

The two main ingredients in our tallow skin care products are Grass-Fed Tallow and Cold Pressed Extra Virgin Olive Oil, both simple and whole foods. Grass-fed tallow contains high levels of fat-soluble vitamins, minerals and CLAs, unlike conventionally and synthetically raised beef.

Tallow Balm for Anti-Aging Benefits

Not only does tallow give your skin a natural glow, it can help to smooth wrinkles and discourage fine lines. It has even been seen to fade age spots while promoting healthy skin from the inside out.

Does Tallow Skin Care Clog Pores?

When first starting to use Tallow Balm, I wondered if it would cause breakouts or clog pores. However, since tallow has such a similar structure to our skin sebum, it easily absorbs the vitamins and nutrients, without causing breakouts or comedogenic effects. Individual results may vary from person to person, but in general tallow will greatly benefit most skin types.

Certain essential oils within Tallow Balm can also be very beneficial for good skin health. Lavender Essential Oil, for instance, discourages bacterial growth and can help with acne prone skin. Orange Essential Oil can help promote radiant and smooth skin, while providing relief for red or inflamed areas. Tallow Balms with added essential oils can provide so many added benefits for overall skin health!

Harness the Power of Tallow Skin Care

Our Tallow Balms are made from pure, clean and simple ingredients. We believe so much in the power of grass-fed tallow that we raise grass-fed beef here on our family farm. Our tallow comes from our grass-fed and grass-finished cows, where we never use antibiotics, hormones or anything questionable. If it’s not good enough for our own family, it’s not good enough for our shop. Period!

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Tallow Balm for Your Skin Care

Just like with anything, introducing a new product to our bodies or skin should be done with care. If you are prone to skin breakouts or reactions, apply a small patch test of Tallow Balm to make sure that your skin loves it. The statistics and testimonials prove the incredible benefits of tallow skin care, but results will vary based on each individual. Always do a trial run before caking on this amazing skin care product. Because believe me, you’ll want to.

Start Your Tallow Skin Care Journey

I hope that this complete guide to tallow skin care has been helpful for you to understand the myriad of benefits that tallow possesses! Tallow is packed with so many incredible nutrients, vitamins and minerals and holds the key to transforming our skin from the inside out!

Joyfully,

Lauren

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