Is Beef Tallow Good for Skin? Why This Ancient Fat Beats Big Beauty’s

Big Beauty doesn’t want you to know this. For decades, they’ve been selling petroleum byproducts as skincare—industrial waste masked as “moisturizing.” But the truth is, our skin was never meant to absorb synthetic chemicals, parabens, or seed oils. It’s time to go back to what worked for thousands of years: grass-fed tallow balm.

What Is Tallow Balm?

Tallow balm is a natural moisturizer made from rendered fat, typically from beef or bison. When sourced from 100% grass-fed suet, it becomes a dense, bioavailable source of the exact nutrients your skin craves—fat-soluble vitamins, essential fatty acids, and protective lipids. It’s been used across cultures for generations—from ancient Egyptians applying animal fats with herbs, to Native American tribes using bison suet to treat windburn and cracked skin.

The Hidden Dangers of Modern Skincare

The shift away from ancestral skincare wasn’t accidental—it was orchestrated. In the early 20th century, companies like Standard Oil sought ways to monetize their refinery waste. The result? Vaseline (petroleum jelly) and mineral oil entered the cosmetic market. Cheap, shelf-stable, and highly profitable. The beauty industry followed suit. Over time, products became loaded with:

Mineral oil – a cheap, occlusive petrochemical that prevents skin from breathing
Phthalates and parabens – hormone-disrupting preservatives and fragrance carriers
Synthetic “fragrance” – a loophole term hiding dozens of unregulated chemicals

These aren’t moisturizers—they’re chemical cocktails created for cost efficiency, not skin health. (Read the full breakdown here.)

Benefits of Grass-Fed Tallow for Skin

Human sebum mimic: Tallow’s fatty acid profile—roughly 50-55% saturated fat, 40% monounsaturated, 2-5% polyunsaturated—is nearly identical to our skin’s own oils, making it highly absorbable.
Vitamin density: Grass-fed tallow naturally contains:
- Vitamin A: Essential for skin renewal
- Vitamin D: Modulates inflammation
- Vitamin E: A powerful antioxidant
- Vitamin K2: Rare in the diet, but critical for skin elasticity and healing
Non-comedogenic: It nourishes without clogging pores, making it suitable for sensitive or acne-prone skin.

💡 Fun fact: The yellow color of high-quality bison tallow is due to retinol and K2-rich carotenoids—both indicators of a well-raised animal fed exclusively on forage, not grain.

Is Beef Tallow a Good Moisturizer?

Absolutely. Beef tallow has been trusted for centuries to treat dry, cracked, and inflamed skin. Unlike water-based lotions, which often include alcohol and preservatives, tallow forms a breathable, nutrient-rich barrier that seals in moisture while feeding the skin.

While grass-fed beef tallow is excellent on its own, bison tallow takes things a step further. Because bison are never domesticated or feedlotted like cattle, their fat tends to have even higher levels of Vitamin K2, conjugated linoleic acid (CLA), and omega-3s. This yields a balm that’s not only more nutrient-dense—but more anti-inflammatory, more healing, and more powerful for sensitive skin. It's not a competition—just a natural evolution of a time-tested formula.

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What Customers Are Saying

"The tallow balm is second to none! Whole family is using it. Love the mission behind the company, says a lot about what you’re getting- an extremely high quality product! We cannot wait to try all the good products now! Thanks GRAZLY 😘" - Bri

"Upped the bar with this new version. Great product." - James

Jojoba Oil: Skin’s Balancing Ally

Jojoba oil isn’t an oil at all—it’s a wax ester, almost identical to human sebum. This makes it a powerful stabilizer for both dry and oily skin. It:

Reduces inflammation and soothes redness
Improves skin elasticity and smoothness
Acts as a carrier, drawing tallow’s nutrients deep into the dermis

Studies show that jojoba oil enhances skin healing and may reduce acne lesions by modulating inflammation and supporting the skin barrier (PubMed).

Manuka Honey Benefits for Skin

Manuka honey is no ordinary sweetener—it’s a medicinal-grade antimicrobial used in wound care clinics worldwide. Certified by its Unique Manuka Factor (UMF), manuka honey has been shown to:

Accelerate wound healing and skin regeneration
Calm symptoms of eczema and psoriasis
Kill harmful bacteria without disrupting the skin microbiome

Manuka honey is backed by numerous studies showing its efficacy against Staphylococcus aureus and its role in reducing skin inflammation (NCBI).

Why Choose Grazly’s Whipped Bison Tallow Balm?

Most “natural” skincare is anything but. Even top-shelf brands often include:

Seed oils like sunflower or canola (highly unstable and inflammatory)
Water as a base (which requires preservatives to avoid spoilage)
Glycerin and emulsifiers that disrupt the skin’s lipid barrier

We skip all that.

Grazly’s balm is hand-whipped in small batches using only what your skin recognizes and loves:

100% Grass-Fed Bison Tallow – From regeneratively raised animals, never feedlotted. Rich in K2, CLA, and omega-3s.
Organic Jojoba Oil – Anti-inflammatory and sebum-balancing
Raw UMF Manuka Honey – Naturally antibacterial and wound-healing

No seed oils. No fillers. No synthetic preservatives. No mystery "fragrance." Just three elite ingredients in a formulation your skin already understands.

Made in the USA in an FDA-registered facility. Always third-party tested. Always radically transparent.

What Results Can You Expect?

Softer, more resilient skin in under 7 days
Relief from chronic dryness, redness, and irritation
Visible improvement in eczema, psoriasis, and barrier repair

Use nightly, or as needed. A dime-sized amount is enough for your entire face. One jar lasts about 90 days for most users.

🔥 Ready to Detox Your Skincare Routine?