Beef Tallow for Skin

Beef tallow uses a portion of beef that often goes to waste. It is simply made from rendered beef fat, and it's what our grandparents used to cook with because it's 100% natural, reduces waste and is rich in essential fatty acids and the fat soluble vitamins E and K. Beef tallow as natural skin care is being refined in to shelf stable products that effectively protect your skins natural moisture barrier without feeling greasy or smelling like something that just came off the BBQ.

Several years ago now, we did road test products with rendered animal fat at their core, and we were not happy with them. In 2025 there are multiple brands getting it right. There are blends with essential oils for their aromatherapy benefits in a tallow cream, jojoba oil blends and also whipped tallow with a fluffy texture that melts in to your skin.

Beef tallow, when applied to the skin, is known for its capacity to heal. It helps to maintain your skin's natural oils and strengthens the natural skin barrier. This makes it the perfect moisturiser for multiple skin types, especially dry skin. It can be blended with essential oils and other carrier oils to improve the feel. Tallow is traditionally non greasy and suits most skin types. It's important to choose quality products made with carefully rendered animal fats. We only stock tallow skin care that is made from grass-fed and high-quality raw ingredients for maximum benefit.

What skin types suit beef tallow?

Beef tallow is suitable for a range of different skin types because it hydrates, replenishes and nourishes your skin so well. It is well suited to dry skin and very dry skin. Why? It naturally replenishes moisture and maintains natural oils in the skin. For those with sensitive skin, beef tallow is gentle and soothing. The chance of tallow irritating skin is low. Acne-prone skin suits beef tallow for its non-comedogenic properties. No more clogged pores and it supports skin health through the nutrients and fat soluble minerals. Mature skin benefits by maintaining skin elasticity and hydration.

Is Beef Tallow good for your lips?

Beef tallow makes a safe lip balm because it's edible. Mixed with coconut oil and beeswax, it's the best natural lip balm in our store based on how edible it is. The essential fatty acids paired with fat solube vitamins E & K nourish and protect the delicate skin on your lips and provide a barrier to prevent further dryness.

Look at the ingredients list on commercial lip balms and you're bound to find synthetic ingredients and flavours. Beef tallow is a natural food and is non-greasy so it absorbs quickly.

Is Beef Tallow good for the skin on your feet?

Beef tallow is an effective treatment for moisturising cracked heels. Rich in essential fatty acids and vitamins E and K, Beef tallow is effective at restoring your skins natural moisture barrier. Since feet are notorious for being dry and cracked, it makes beef tallow skin care perfect for your feet. The non greasy texture absorbs quickly without an oily residue. Simply apply it to clean and dry feet at bed time and cover your feet with socks.

Can Beef Tallow be used on babies?

Beef tallow is a gentle and natural and safe to use on the delicate skin of babies. We do recommend you perform a patch test first and to stay away from the products with essential oils added to them.