What Is Tallow?

Tallow is rendered and purified beef suet (beef fat that surrounds the kidneys). We know that doesn't sound like something you want to put on your skin! But the truth is, tallow is loaded with vitamins and minerals that are hugely beneficial for your skin. 

Tallow is heavy in Vitamins A, D, K, E, and B12 as well as Omega 3, 6, and 7. It contains palmitic acid which helps improve the protective barrier function of the skin (keeping bad things out), as well as steric acid which helps repair damaged skin and improves the skin's flexibility and suppleness. Tallow is rich in fatty acids, and low in polyunsaturated fats.

Along with all of these amazing properties, tallow has antimicrobial, and anti-inflammatory properties. It has the ability to help heal the skin, as well as prevent damage to the skin. Most people can use it on their skin without it causing acne breakouts. Especially when introduced slowly. 

Because tallow is a rendered animal fat, it shares a similar biology to the oils our skin produces. This is what makes our skin able to absorb and use the nutrients found in tallow much more than skincare made using only plant material. Because of this, tallow is a very effective product for rashes, dry skin, skin irritations, and sensitive skin. 

We love using tallow for: Diaper rash, eczema, psoriases, general dryness, skin cracks, sunburn etc. Basically anything that is keeping your skin from being dreamy, we apply tallow!

If you haven't tried tallow yet, you will love the feel of it on your skin. There is no going back once you try it.