Benefits of Tallow in Skincare
Moisturizes and locks in hydration
Tallow melts the moment it touches your skin and absorbs well because it’s made of the same kinds of fats your skin naturally produces.Think of it of the animal version of shea butter but better!
Its high stearic acid content forms a soft, breathable seal that prevents moisture from escaping, keeping your skin hydrated (even in cold, dry weather) without ever feeling heavy or greasy.
Its high stearic acid content forms a soft, breathable seal that prevents moisture from escaping, keeping your skin hydrated (even in cold, dry weather) without ever feeling heavy or greasy.
Rich in fatty acids
Tallow is full of stearic, palmitic, and oleic acids — the exact same fatty acids found in healthy human skin. These nourish and rebuild your skin’s natural barrier, making it stronger, smoother, and more supple with every use.
Bio-compatible to your skin
Your skin is naturally coated in an oil called sebum. Tallow isn’t 100% identical to sebum (no animal fat is), but its fatty acid profile is remarkably similar to the lipids your skin already makes. Because of that close compatibility, your skin welcomes tallow like something familiar — it absorbs beautifully, rarely feels greasy, and never has to “translate” it the way it sometimes does with plant oils.
Protects your skin with an occlusive barrier
The thick, stable fats in tallow form a gentle shield against wind, cold air, and indoor heating.
Your skin can still breathe and function normally — it just gets an extra layer of comfort and protection.
Your skin can still breathe and function normally — it just gets an extra layer of comfort and protection.