If you haven’t tried tallow for your skin yet, you’re in for a treat. This natural ingredient has been trusted for thousands of years — from Ancient Egypt and Rome, to the Inuits in the north and Indigenous Australians in the south — our ancestors knew the power of animal fats for skincare, nutrition, and cosmetics. Today, modern science is finally catching up, confirming what they already knew: tallow can heal, nurture, and protect your skin.
What is Tallow?
Tallow is the finished product of rendered beef suet, the fat that surrounds the internal organs. This fat is packed with essential fatty acids and fat-soluble vitamins, making it highly nourishing for the skin. Unlike many plant-based oils, tallow closely mimics the structure of human sebum, so it’s absorbed easily, leaving skin soft, smooth, and deeply moisturised.
How Tallow Supports Your Skin Barrier
One of tallow’s most impressive benefits is its fatty acid profile, which mirrors our skin’s natural lipid barrier. This helps:
- Strengthen the skin’s protective barrier
- Restore balance to oil production
- Keep skin soft, nourished, and well-conditioned
Purified tallow is low on the comedogenic scale, meaning it doesn’t clogs pores, and it’s especially beneficial for sensitive or dry skin.
Vitamins, Nutrients, and Healing Power
Beef tallow is naturally rich in fat-soluble vitamins and other nutrients that actively support skin health:
- Vitamin A – promotes skin regeneration
- Vitamin D – strengthens the skin barrier and supports immune defence
- Vitamin E – antioxidant protection against environmental damage
- Vitamin K – reduces redness and inflammation
- Vitamin B12 – supports overall skin vitality
- Conjugated linoleic acid & niacin – help maintain healthy skin function
- Palmitoleic acid – a natural antimicrobial fatty acid that soothes and protects
These vitamins work together harmoniously to improve cell regeneration, skin tone, fine lines, and the appearance of UV-damaged skin.
Why Nature Always Has the Answer
Tallow is more than just a moisturiser — it’s a natural powerhouse that heals, nourishes, and protects. By reconnecting with the wisdom of our ancestors and embracing the gifts of nature, we can give our skin the care it truly deserves.
At Thrive Made Simple, our tallow comes from 100% grass-fed and finished beef suet from organic regenerative farms, ensuring the highest quality and ethical standards. Our handmade, unscented tallow face moisturiser is perfect for those looking for a truly natural, sustainable, and effective skincare option.
