The Benefits of Tallow for Skin

How can tallow help with eczema, acne, scars, and dry skin while keeping your skin hydrated? Tallow provides essential fat-soluble nutrients that nourish and heal your skin, giving it a healthy glow.

The Primal Tallow Balm, made from 100% grass-fed, grass-finished Tallow, can improve your skin health in several ways. Let’s see how!

Tallow Balm Ingredients

  • Beef Tallow

    100% Grass-fed

  • Organic Oils

    Olive or Jojoba

  • Organic Essential Oils

    (Optional)

Overview

Why Is Tallow an Ideal Skincare Solution?

Tallow is derived from rendered animal fat, mainly from cows, and is biologically similar in composition to the oils (sebum) naturally produced by human skin.

Tallow helps regulate our skin's oil production because its structure is similar to our body’s natural oils.

There are various studies supporting the benefits of tallow for skin. [1] [2] [3] [4]

  • Deep Hydration and Moisturization

    Tallow is rich in fatty acids, including Stearic Acid and Oleic Acid, which nourish and moisturize the skin without clogging pores.

  • Anti-Inflammatory Effects

    Conjugated linoleic acid (CLA) is an omega-6 fatty acid in tallow, which has anti-inflammatory and antioxidant effects. This means less irritation, redness, and eczema for you.

  • Vitamins A, D, E, and K

    Containing skin-boosting vitamins A, D, E, and K, tallow helps soothe inflammation, reduce redness, and improve skin regeneration.

  • Skin Barrier Protection

    The natural lipids in tallow help restore and maintain the skin barrier (the defensive layer of the skin), preventing dryness and irritation.

  • Natural Nourishment

    Most of the skin care vitamins and minerals you find in drugstores are made in labs. However, tallow contains natural vitamins, minerals, and fatty acids that are easily absorbed by the skin.

  • Non-Toxic and Biocompatible

    Unlike synthetic lotions, tallow balm is free of harmful chemicals and is easily absorbed by the skin. It is also compatible with th natural lipids of the human skin.

  • Fighting Free Radicals

    Grass-fed tallow is rich in antioxidants that protect collagen, preventing free radicals, aging, and wrinkles.

Tallow Balm: Real Users, Real Results!

Our customers love The Primal Tallow Balms for a good reason!

Here are a few testimonials and before-and-after photos showing how tallow balms can improve your skin.

  • Reduced redness and acne in just 1 week of using tallow balm

  • From red to glowing skin in 2 weeks of tallow balm use

  • Acne-free skin in 30 days of using beef tallow balm

  • Tallow soothing effects after only 3 days

  • Restoring my skin with 2 months of applying tallow balms

  • No redness or irritation left after using tallow every day for 1 month

  • Smoother skin in only 1 week of using tallow balm

  • Softer skin after using tallow for a week

  • Skin improvements after using tallow balm for 1 month, when nothing else worked

  • Less irritated and smoother skin after 2 weeks of using tallow

  • No acne after 2 months of regular use of tallow balms

Added Benefits of The Primal Tallow Balms

Our unique formula with double purification ensures our balms are the highest quality, naturally odorless and deeply nourishing for your skin.

The Primal Tallow balms take the benefits of tallow even further by blending high-quality, 100% grass-fed, grass-finished tallow with organic jojoba oil, and organic olive oil.

A Skin-Softening Antioxidant Powerhouse

Cold-Pressed Olive Oil

Olive oil has been used in skincare for centuries as it deeply penetrates the skin and provides lasting hydration. Rich in polyphenols and vitamin E, it fights oxidative stress, decreasing premature aging.

The fatty acids in olive oil repair the skin barrier, helping dry, irritated, or sensitive skin. It also helps eczema, rosacea, or reactive skin by soothing inflammation.

Antioxidants and fatty acids in olive oil can rejuvenate the skin by reducing fine lines and improving skin firmness. When mixed with tallow, olive oil enhances skin resilience and hydration.

An Effective Skin Balancer

Organic Jojoba Oil

Jojoba oil’s special feature is mimicking the skin’s natural sebum, balancing moisture levels, which is good for both dry and oily skin types. That’s why The Primal Tallow Balm is good for all skin types.

It hydrates without clogging pores and regulates the skin’s oil production, helping acne-prone skin. Jojoba oil is also rich in antioxidants, vitamins, and minerals that repair the skin and boost elasticity. Its vitamin E content protects the skin from oxidative damage and premature aging. Its anti-inflammatory effects help calm sensitive or irritated skin.

Boosting Benefits

Organic Essential Oils

Lavender Essential Oil: This essential oil helps soothe and calm irritated skin. It helps reduce skin inflammation, promote wound healing, and relieve conditions like eczema and acne.

Lemongrass Essential Oil: It is a natural toner, minimizing pores and promoting an even skin tone. It also has antibacterial effects that keep the skin clean and fresh.

Frankincense Essential Oil: Offering skin-rejuvenating effects, frankincense reduces the appearance of wrinkles, scars, and blemishes while increasing skin firmness.

Cedarwood Essential Oil: It helps regulate oil production, helping acne-prone skin. It also has antifungal and antibacterial effects that help skin health.

The Primal Tallow Balm Products

The Primal Shop offers a range of high-quality, grass-fed tallow products, including:

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We Care for Your Skin & Health

Each balm is naturally hand-crafted with love to improve your skin using 100% grass-fed tallow.

What Is Tallow?

Tallow is rendered fat that has been purified and refined for various uses, including skin care, candle-making, and cooking.

Tallow has long been an integral part of traditional cooking and skincare due to its rich concentration of fat-soluble vitamins and fatty acids.

As synthetic skincare products took the market, tallow was largely replaced, but today, many are rediscovering its unique effects on nourishing and healing the skin naturally.

Primal tallow balms bring the benefits of this ancient remedy into the modern age, offering a perfect blend of grass-fed tallow, nourishing oils, and therapeutic essential oils to deliver optimal skincare results.

Grass-Fed vs. Conventional Tallow

The Primal balms contain 100% grass-fed, grass-finished beef tallow, which is natural and of the highest quality. It is made from the fat of cows raised in pastures on grass rather than grain.

Grass-fed, grass-finished tallow has a higher concentration of nutrients like fat-soluble vitamins and essential fatty acids, which are more beneficial than conventional tallow.

Additionally, grass-fed sourcing is considered more humane, supporting better animal welfare practices.

Is Tallow Balm Good for Sensitive Skin?

The short answer is yes! Since tallow has a similar structure to our natural sebum, The Primal Tallow Balm is less likely to cause reactions, especially for those with sensitive skin.

Because tallow is compatible with our skin, it’s quickly absorbed into the skin, providing hydrating and nourishing effects.

Unscented tallow balm has a natural tallow smell and is perfect for those who have sensitive skin. It has 3 simple ingredients and no chemicals or essential oils.

Try Unscented Tallow Balm

Naturally Scented Tallow Balm for Lips, Face, and Body

If you prefer a tallow balm with a lovely natural smell, you can try The Primal scented tallow balms, which have beautiful natural scents of lavender, lemongrass, frankincense, and cedarwood.

Try Lavender Tallow Balm

Can Tallow Improve Acne?

The short answer is yes! Tallow contains Palmitoleic Acid that can provide antimicrobial benefits that heal acne.

However, if you are dealing with acne or any other skin conditions, it is wise to consult a dermatologist before using tallow to ensure it’s compatible with your body and skin concern.

Are There Downsides to Using Tallow for Skin?

Despite the benefits of beef tallow for skin, there might be minor downsides to using tallow.

Although tallow is generally safe, it may cause reactions in individuals sensitive or allergic to animal products. So, always do a patch test before applying it all over your skin.

Tallow is also temperature-sensitive and can turn into liquid if kept under the exposure of sun or in warm places.

So, always keep your tallow balms in dark, cold places because they are natural products without harmful preservatives.

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FAQs

Is Tallow Good for the Skin?

Yes! Tallow offers nourishing effects. The structure of its fatty acids is similar to our skin’s structure, making it a powerful moisturizer that hydrates and protects the skin without clogging pores.

Do Dermatologists Recommend Tallow?

The short answer is yes! Many dermatologists believe tallow can be good for the skin, especially for dry or sensitive skin.

Is Bison Tallow Better than Beef Tallow for Skin?

Both bison and beef tallow provide similar effects, but they have a different fatty acid composition. Beef tallow is more available and used in skincare products.

What Are the Side Effects of Tallow?

For most people, tallow is gentle and effective. However, like any natural product, it might cause allergic reactions for those sensitive to animal products. Always perform a patch test before the full application.