The Benefits of Tallow

THE BENEFITS OF TALLOWS

A Natural Approach to Visibly Nourished Skin

Tallow, which is rendered fat from grass fed/grass finished cattle, has been used for centuries as a skin moisturizer and protectant. While it may seem unusual to use animal fat on your skin in our modern age of synthetic cosmetics, tallow is a time tested, natural alternative that offers a variety of benefits. This traditional ingredient has a unique combination of properties that make it particularly compatible with human skin, and understanding why can help you decide if it's right for your skincare routine.

FAT-SOLUBLE VITAMINS

Naturally Nutrient Rich.

One of the most compelling reasons people turn to tallow is its remarkable similarity to human sebum, the natural oil our skin produces.

Tallow contains a fatty acid profile that closely mirrors our own skin's composition, including palmitic acid, stearic acid, and oleic acid in proportions that human skin recognizes.

This biocompatibility means that tallow can be absorbed effectively by the skin rather than sitting on the surface. Additionally, tallow is rich in fat-soluble vitamins that skin can utilize, including vitamins A, D, E, and K.

Simple Ingredients, Luxurious Experience

Tallow has a velvety feel that supports glowing skin tone and texture. Unlike other oils that can feel greasy or take a long time to absorb, properly rendered tallow has a rich, creamy consistency that melts at body temperature and absorbs relatively quickly.

It creates a hydrating layer on the skin that helps prevent moisture loss without clogging pores for most users. This makes it particularly popular during harsh weather conditions or for people with dry skin.

To add to your experience, choose from one of our engaging scent options or go with our limited ingredient unscented version.

PURE INGREDIENTS

Fauna vs Flora

If you’re not certain how tallow compares to plant based skincare, here’s a little breakdown:

Tallow is a simple, pure ingredient that mimics skin’s natural oils. Plant based ingredients offer a wide variety of targeted functions and often work best when blended together.

Tallow tends to be very shelf stable, needing less preservatives and leading to a longer shelf life, whereas plant oils can have a need for more antioxidants and preservatives to make them shelf stable and less likely to go rancid. Bottom line – they both have their benefits depending on your needs, preferences, and how your individual skin responds to different ingredients. Many people opt to use both types of products to create their optimal skincare routine, that is why we formulated our tallow products with high quality, pure tallow and beneficial plant based ingredients like jojoba oil, manuka honey, and beeswax – combining both plant and animal ingredient benefits!

DAILY SKINCARE

Creating your Tallow Routine

It's always wise to patch test any new skincare ingredient, so start with a small amount to see how your skin responds and how much it needs to feel hydrated. Because tallow is so rich and nutrient dense, a little goes a long way!

Our whipped tallows are great for regular moisturizing and daily care, whereas our tallow balms are designed to deliver extra moisture where your skin needs it most like on dry, cracked areas.

Why Healing Solutions Tallow Skincare?

It’s simple really – we only use pure, grass fed/grass finished suet tallow that is responsibly sourced in the United States.

We also use certified organic ingredients like organic jojoba, organic beeswax, and organic shea butter to ensure the highest quality and consistency.

And if you opt for one of our scented versions, you can feel comfortable knowing we use pure essential oils or IFRA compliant fragrance oils.