Tallow Balm Organic Grass-Fed, Barrier Repair Moisturiser Cream for Dry Sensitive Skin, Aging Skin, Eczema and Rosacea

Product Information

Tallow balm is mostly tallow, with a very small bit of liquid oil (such as olive oil) in it to soften it and make it easier to use. You can add essential oil if you like, or have it plain. The fat has been sourced from local, grass-fed animals, which have ethical and sustainable farming practices. It has been rendered at low temperatures to preserve the integrity of the nutrients. Due to it's naturally long shelf life there are no preservatives or chemicals added to this formula, and it remains completely pure and unadulterated. Mutton tallow animal fat has a little more vitamin E than beef tallow, although the differences might not be significant. Tallow, such as beef tallow is animal fat, but that doesn't mean it's bad for our skin. What's interesting is that tallow resembles our natural sebum (the oil produced by the glands in our skin) so much that the literal translation of tallow in Latin is "sebum." The resemblance means that the ingredient is usually well received by most skin types, doesn't cause irritation, and can be a godsend for people suffering from dry skin. in other words, it's an amazing moisturizer!

Tallow that contains no more than 0.15 percent insoluble impurities, alongside hide-derived products and milk products, is excluded from that list.

The tallow balm ingredients

Many of the nutrients in grass fed tallow help to promote youthful skin by providing substances that our skin naturally loses as we age. Finally, it's high in antioxidants, meaning it can fight off free radicals and prevent damage from oxidation. Compared to plant based oils, tallow provides skin with very intense moisture. You will recognize this immediately when you put it on your skin. There is nothing better than tallow for soothing and hydrating dry skin.

Important note: Ensure the suet you buy is from someone you trust. The animals need to have been grass-fed. Animals raised on conventional or factory farms are not recommended. Jojoba oil: Wonderfully moisturizing with a light texture, jojoba oil helps balance out the oils in the skin, working in harmony with the tallow to reveal a youthful, vibrant look. Read more about jojoba oil here. You can use the balm anytime, but it's best to apply it in the morning as a moisturizer after you finish your regular skincare routine. This way, the benefits of tallow can protect your skin during the day. It should last in the container for up to six months – though I expect it’ll have been well used before then, and you’ll be onto your second batch! Wrapping up Apply a light layer on the face and body or lips 20 minutes before sun exposure and apply every 2 hours or after swimming.Apply a light layer on the face, body or lips, add more product for additional moisture where needed.

Let it cool for a few minutes, then add the carrier oil. A good ratio is 8-10 parts tallow to 1 part of carrier oil. Add more carrier oil if you'd like the consistency to have a creamier texture. I think it’s comforting and somewhat empowering when you know exactly what you’re putting on your skin too, which is why I love all kinds of DIY beauty products.

My favorite way to render tallow for skin care is the wet rendering method. This method is gentle and prevents the tallow from getting too hot, which produces a nice, white tallow that has almost no beefy smell. The wet rendering method also helps keep all the beneficial nutrients intact.

Around 47% of the fatty acid composition of beef tallow is oleic acid. This acid is classified as a monounsaturated omega-9 fatty acid and is mostly known as an amazing ingredient for dry or aging skin because it can easily and deeply penetrate the skin's surface. Inside the dermis, it replenishes lost moisture and stops additional transepidermal water loss.This is unlike the chemicals used in mainstream lotions which work through a chemical reaction of absorbing the rays of the sun when they hit your skin. Tallow balm is alway the crowning glory of tallow for skin care. But another way I love tallow for skin is in soap. In this post I talk about all the reasons why you should add tallow to your soap recipe, and all the benefits of tallow in soap. Tallow has been used both internally and externally for hundreds of years and with good reason – its benefits are hard to beat! Tallow is an animal fat, meaning an animal must die for it to be extracted. This can be off-putting for many people, especially animal lovers. There's been a rise in the demand for cruelty-free cosmetics, and more and more giants in the skincare world are pledging to keep animals out of their formulas. This, alongside the other reasons mentioned above, is why today tallow is harder to find. It Smells Bad