Tallow is gently rendered animal oil, usually from cows or sheep. Our ancestors overwhelmingly used tallow to care for their skin until animal products fell out of fashion and were replaced with chemicals, petroleum products, rancid vegetable oils, chemically fractionated plant products, and synthetic vitamins. Tallo is a natural tallow balm made from beef tallow, known for its moisturizing and nourishing properties. It helps address various skin issues by providing hydration and supporting skin health.

Tallow is nature's original skin care product and has been used for centuries. Modern-day research has confirmed the traditional wisdom of our ancestors. Tallow contains abundant natural fat-soluble vitamins (A, D, E, and K) and fat-soluble activators, which are found only in animal fats and which all promote skin health. Tallow also contains fats like conjugated linoleic acid (CLA), which has anti-cancer and anti-inflammatory properties, and palmitoleic acid, which has natural antimicrobial properties. No plant-based skincare ingredient or product can remotely compare to tallow in its power to nourish and heal the skin. This fact is not surprising since we are also mammals.

Yes, tallow works on all skin types, offering compatibility with the skin's natural lipid profile. In fact, it is usually more beneficial that other products for skin sensitivities. However, if you have concerns, it doesn't hurt to patch-test on a small area first to ensure there is no reaction. We have heard of a small group of people who experienced a bit of a detox period when using tallow, so keep this in mind as within a few days, these issues often remedy themselves and the skin experiences much improvement.

Our tallow balm is thick and stiff because it's a balm and not a lotion or cream, but it's also spreadable and easy to use. It contains no water, and a little goes a very long way! We don't whip air into it or use any chemicals. When tallow balm is thick, it indicates that the fat used is highly saturated and therefore of maximum nutritional and therapeutic value to your skin. Simply warm up a little tallow balm by rubbing it between your palms, you will find it very easy to apply. Air whipped into the product would promote rancidity and would merely make it a little easier to remove from the jar, which is why we don't do that and charge you for air!

We add a little olive oil to the tallow because of its therapeutic qualities. Since ancient times, olive oil has been considered a healing salve for the skin due to its soothing, cleansing, moisturizing, and anti-cancer properties. We now know that these properties are, in part, a result of olive oil's high levels of antioxidants, like vitamin E, carotenoids, and oleuropein.

Essential oils add huge benefits that enhance the tallow's ability to perform. Each one is specifically selected to promote health for different situations. As a bonus, they also give each balm a unique scent. We only use the most pure essential oils available, and produced to the highest standards in the industry.

Tallow balm is readily absorbed by the skin. Therefore, applying the tallow balm does not usually result in an overly greasy look or feel. It may feel that way at first but is quickly taken up by the skin as nourishment and softens the skin. If your skin doesn't absorb what you apply, then you are probably applying too much. Remember that a little goes a long way and you can always add more if needed. Start small. We recommend applying before bed allowing the balm lots of time to absorb, giving you supple, soft skin when you wake up!

Our tallow balm is not certified organic. Organic standards aren't good enough for us or for you. For example, did you know that organically raised cows can still spend months in crowded, unsanitary feed lots eating grain and soy? Instead, all of our suppliers use the best methods in production, which include a 100% grass-fed and pasture-raised, non-toxic, chemical-free approach to farming with healthy soil and an overall healthy ecosystem without pesticides, pharmaceuticals, or any other chemicals. It is costly and time-consuming for a farm to be certified organic, so many excellent producers choose not to be, especially since the large ongoing expense of certification has to be passed on to the consumer. Many consumers choose to "certify" the products they purchase by buying directly from suppliers that they trust, and we do that in your place when obtaining the ingredients for our tallow balm.

Our tallow balm is most fresh when used within 2 years of purchasing the product. All of the ingredients of our tallow balm are very shelf-stable. The essential oils in many of our varieties tend to keep the balm fresh much longer. Of course, we do not use toxic preservatives or any other chemicals. Simply keep the jar tightly capped and away from heat. For long-term storage, keep any jars you aren't currently using in the refrigerator, in which case you can expect them to stay fresh for years.

Tallow Balm can be applied anywhere on the body, including feet, hands, and face, and lips, so there is no need for multiple skin care products, not even a separate lip balm, since tallow balm is perfect for every skin care need. We recommend testing around eyes, however, as they can be more sensitive to essential oils.