What is tallow
In short, tallow is rendered beef fat. We use beef suet for our tallow, which is the prized fat that surrounds the kidneys. It has been used for millennia for cooking, soap making, salves & balms, and lubricant in wood work. It's really an all rounder!
What are the topical application benefits of tallow?
- Naturally rich in fat soluble vitamins A, D, E. This combination of vitamins can only be found in animal products. All you need is tallow!
- 1:1 ratio of Omega 3 to 6, which help maintain the structure and barrier of the skin, especially helpful for eczema and rosacea.
- Stearic acid and oleic acid are fatty acids that are found in the outer layer of our skin, and in our sebum. They are softening, moisturizer, regenerative, and anti inflammatory. Stearic acid helps to repair skin, improve the flexibility of skin, improves skin’s barrier function. Oleic acid helps the various beneficial nutrients penetrate deeply into skin.
- Palmitoleic acid, one of the basic building blocks of our skin, which decreases as we age.
- Palmitic acid helps improve the smoothness of skin, and helps with skin’s barrier function, and decreases as we age.
- Ceramides create a barrier and lock in moisture and protect the skin from environmental damage, keeping dryness, dehydration and premature signs of aging at bay.
Contrary to popular belief, tallow is NOT comedogenic. It, in fact, closely resembles the make-up of human skin and is quite beneficial when applied topically. It works as an amazing moisturiser and can be fantastic for acne-prone skin.
Our tallow
Our tallow is 100% grass-fed, sourced from the pristine Southern Highlands of NSW. The animals are pasture raised and are free from antibiotics and hormones. The animals are carefully handled to ensure a stress-free environment. Read more about what sets our tallow balms apart from the rest here.