Why use beef tallow in skincare?

In the skincare world, “beef tallow” are words we are hearing a lot of these days. People are wondering why? 

I am here to tell you. 

To start with, what is beef tallow?

To put it plainly (and really the only way it can be put) beef tallow is rendered beef fat. We use beef suet, specifically fat from around the cow’s kidneys. It looks like white chocolate when we are done rendering it. Smooth, white and creamy. This specific kidney fat is special as it is extremely nutrient dense. On a biological level, beef tallow shares a fatty acid profile very similar to the human cell, making it extremely compatible with our skin. Because of that, the human’s skin recognizes the tallow and is able to absorb it through the lipid barrier, providing moisture exceptionally deep, hydrating our skin at a cellular level.

Beef tallow is high in vitamins A, K, E and D. Vitamin A helps to speed up healing, prevent breakouts and support the skin’s immune system. Vitamin K has collagen-promoting and scar-healing capabilities that provide a smoother, more youthful appearance. Vitamin E, also known as retinol, is a powerful antioxidant that helps protect your skin’s moisture barrier and increase cell production which can reduce the appearance of fine lines, helping your skin appear more fresh and plump. Vitamin D helps repair skin damage and has strong anti-inflammatory properties.

So, really, the question should be: why NOT use beef tallow on your skin?