I have to be honest — skincare has never been my thing. In high school? I was terrible at it. I became a mom at 19, and let me tell you… a skincare routine was the last thing on my mind. Between caring for a tiny human, trying to survive on little sleep, and figuring out how to be a mom, my face got whatever I could throw on it (or sometimes nothing at all). But when it came to my family? I became obsessive.
I wanted everything we used — soaps, creams, lotions — to be safe, non-toxic, and actually good for us. I had a plan: make goat milk soap once my goats were in milk. But then my friend bought me a soap-making kit for my birthday. Cute, right? Except I refused to use anyone else’s milk. I wanted it fresh from my own goats. Cue my husband’s side-eye and four kids running around. Chaos.
And then, I found tallow. And honestly, I’ll never go back.
Why Tallow is More Than Just Moisturizer
Tallow isn’t just a “nice cream.” It’s food for your skin. Here’s why it’s so special:
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It Mirrors Your Skin’s Natural Lipids
Our skin produces sebum, a mix of fatty acids that keeps our skin hydrated, protected, and resilient. Tallow has a fatty acid profile — mostly oleic, palmitic, and stearic acids — that closely matches the sebum our skin naturally produces. That means it absorbs naturally and works in harmony with your skin instead of sitting on top like some oils. -
Barrier Support
Think of your skin like a brick wall. Cells are the bricks, and lipids are the mortar. When that mortar is damaged — through dryness, irritation, or environmental stress — your skin can’t hold moisture, and irritation sets in. Tallow provides the compatible fats your skin can use to repair that barrier, keeping moisture in and irritants out. -
Packed with Nutrients Your Skin Uses
Tallow is rich in fat-soluble vitamins A, D, K, and E — nutrients your skin actually uses to repair, regenerate, and protect itself. Vitamin A supports healthy cell turnover, vitamin D helps modulate inflammation, vitamin K supports healing, and vitamin E is a natural antioxidant. Grass-fed tallow gives even higher levels of these vitamins, making it a true skin superfood. -
Bio-Compatibility Makes a Difference
Plant oils like coconut, olive, grapeseed, and sunflower have their benefits, but they don’t always integrate with the skin the way tallow does. Some sit on the surface, some oxidize quickly, and some aren’t absorbed efficiently. Tallow’s compatibility with your skin allows it to deeply nourish, repair, and restore — not just coat the surface. -
Versatility for the Whole Family
For me, tallow isn’t just for my face. I use it on my kids’ diaper rashes, sunburns, bug bites, and dry patches. My husband once had a severe burn, and consistent use of tallow healed it completely with no scarring. It’s the one product I trust for everything.
Tallow vs. Plant Oils
I’m not here to trash plant oils — they have their place. But the difference is in absorption, nutrient density, and compatibility:
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Sunflower, Grapeseed, Olive, Coconut: Some nutrients, light textures, and okay for short-term moisture. But they often sit on top of the skin, oxidize quickly, or don’t penetrate deeply.
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Tallow: Deeply absorbed, mirrors natural sebum, rich in fat-soluble vitamins, and provides amino acids your skin can use. It nourishes and repairs rather than just moisturizing superficially.
Simplifying Skincare
Here’s the part moms love: I don’t do a 10-step routine anymore. I have one product that does it all. Moisturizer? Check. Healing balm? Check. Sunburn, bug bites, rashes? Check. Tallow simplifies my life and gives my skin what it actually needs.
Choosing Quality
Not all tallow is created equal. Look for brands that value quality first — the ones who care more about results than trends. That’s why I love Verity products. The tallow is pasture-raised, carefully rendered, and made to actually nourish your skin.
Why You Should Try Tallow
Tallow has changed how I care for myself and my family. It’s simple, nourishing, and incredibly effective. Whether you’re new to natural skincare or have been on the journey for a while, tallow can replace cluttered routines and truly support your skin’s health.
Try it for a few weeks. Let your skin absorb, repair, and thrive. You might just never go back — and honestly, neither will I.