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Beauty and the Beef
Beef tallow is taking the beauty industry by storm.
Open TikTok and you’re bound to run into a beauty evangelist singing the gospel of beef tallow.
Beef tallow, which comes from the fatty tissue of cows, is usually used as a cooking fat due to its high smoke point, in candle making or even for soaps. Using beef tallow is also considered a sustainable way to use the entire animal. But, we're seeing beef tallow used in a totally different way. A natural ingredient rich in fatty acids like stearic and oleic, as well as vitamins A, D, E, and K, beef tallow has gone beyond the kitchen and into the vanity with the sudden boom of beef tallow skin products and treatments.
But is beef tallow actually worth it? What does it DO for you? Is it worth the hype? The answer is hotly debated, with proponents stating it cleared stubborn acne, and critics saying it’s nothing more than strong moisturizer, can clog pores, and its production lacks regulations because it’s so new.
TLDR: at worst, it’s a thick, natural moisturizer that could clog your pores. At best, it’s a natural remedy to restore the skin barrier, reduce acne, and give you the skin of your dreams.
Just in case you're curious, here are ways to give tallow a try:
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Darlin’ Skincare Tallow Face Balm Moisturizer
Organic grass-fed beef tallow from a small business based in Sarasota, FL. Bonus points for the branding.
$38
Hello Selah Tallow Balm
This balm comes in unscented or (our favorite!) Blood Orange + Vanilla or Blue Tansy.
$45
Summer Solace Tallow Lip Care Collection
Land to Market™ verified Lip care collection made with a rich base of tallow, Sonoma calendula flowers and local raw beeswax.
$55
Vanman's Tallow and Honey Balm
One of the best moisturizers with a sweet honey scent.
$30
Amallow 100% Grass Fed Beef Tallow
Made with sweet almond oil & organic essential oils.
$39
