Have you already jumped on the tallow train, or are you still wondering what’s so great about it?
Tallow has made a slow but steady return to the skincare world, and not as a fleeting trend. It’s a powerful, time-tested ingredient that many are rediscovering for its ability to restore balance, soothe the skin barrier, and deeply nourish without synthetic additives. But as with anything, not all tallow is created equal.
Let’s explore what makes tallow so unique, why it’s been trusted for centuries, and how our Cloud Cream moisturizer delivers all the benefits of tallow in a soft, modern formula aligned with your values of non toxic skincare and intentional beauty.
Not All Tallow Is Created Equal
It’s worth mentioning up front that tallow varies significantly in quality depending on how it’s sourced and rendered.
To clarify: beef fat is the raw form. Once it’s rendered, it becomes tallow, and there are two main sources for that fat:
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Beef suet is the fat that surrounds the kidneys and organs. It’s the most nutrient-dense and pure form, ideal for skincare.
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Fat trimmings, on the other hand, are leftover scraps from muscle tissue and are often lower quality.
Many tallow products on the market use lower-grade trimmings or render tallow improperly. This often results in an off-putting smell or a heavy, greasy feel. That’s why our rendering process matters.
Another tell tale sign that it is from trimming is if it is the only ingredient, without any other oils, and yet it still feels like a light almost pump-able lotion.
We use wet-rendered suet, slowly and repeatedly purified to remove impurities while preserving nutrients. The result is an ultra-clean, neutral-smelling tallow that blends seamlessly into the skin.
Sourced With Integrity
We go a step further by ensuring our suet comes from grass-finished cattle, raised on unsprayed pasture, free from antibiotics, hormones, and steroids. This level of care is what allows us to create a truly non toxic skincare product, one that honors the health of your body as well as the ecosystem it came from.
Our goal is always purity, transparency, and true nourishment.
Why Tallow Works So Well for Skin
Tallow is deeply compatible with human skin. Its lipid profile mirrors our own sebum, making it incredibly biocompatible and easy to absorb. That means:
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Less clogging
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Better absorption
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Longer-lasting hydration
It’s rich in fat-soluble vitamins A, D, E, and K — all essential for skin repair, elasticity, and resilience. Tallow is also anti-inflammatory, antioxidant-rich, and antimicrobial by nature, which makes it incredibly supportive for sensitive skin, barrier repair, and even acne-prone conditions.
And unlike many plant-based oils, which are high in fragile polyunsaturated fats, tallow contains stable saturated and monounsaturated fats. These do not oxidize easily, meaning they remain potent and effective without preservatives.
A Skincare Practice Rooted in the Past
Tallow is not just another ingredient. It is a remembering.
This fat has been used as a skincare staple since the Bronze Age, embraced by cultures like the Romans and Egyptians for its healing and protective qualities. Before the rise of synthetic creams, tallow was what people reached for to soothe cracked skin, calm inflammation, and withstand harsh climates.
This isn’t about romanticizing the past, it’s about returning to what works. About trusting ancestral knowledge that predates labs and marketing claims. At Flora x Fauna Skin, we believe in that return. We call it rewilded beauty, skincare that’s rooted in biological wisdom and ancestral intelligence.
When Tallow Might Not Work (and Why Ours Is Different)
Like any natural ingredient, some find it too rich or heavy. Everyone’s skin is different, and we always recommend patch testing any new product.
However, many people who didn’t love tallow in the past find they have a completely different experience with our Cloud Cream. The difference is in the quality and the formulation. We have had many customers who have struggled with dark spots and blemishes previously regain balance after incorporating our line.
Our moisturizer blends ultra-pure grass-finished tallow with two biocompatible oils:
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AEA-certified pastured emu oil, rich in essential fatty acids and known for its ability to penetrate deeply into the skin
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Jojoba oil, a stable wax ester that mimics the skin’s natural oils
The result is a nourishing face cream with a cloud-like consistency — soft, silky, and fast-absorbing. It delivers the rich nutrients of tallow in a form that feels much lighter than traditional tallow balms or butters.
A Therapeutic Experience for Skin and Senses
We go beyond function and into ritual. Our Cloud Cream is infused with lavender, frankincense resin, orange peel, and vanilla bean, not for scent alone, but for their gentle therapeutic properties.
Together, they create a sensorial experience that calms the nervous system while nourishing the skin. And all without essential oils, synthetic fragrance, or hormone-disrupting additives.
Because skincare shouldn’t just work, it should feel good, smell beautiful, and align with your values.
Why Tallow Deserves a Place in Modern Skincare
If you're seeking truly non toxic skincare that supports your skin’s natural rhythm instead of disrupting it, tallow may be the missing piece. Especially when formulated with intention, paired with synergistic oils, and crafted from clean, ethical sources.
Our Cloud Cream was designed for those who want to hydrate and restore without compromise. For skin that feels supported, not smothered.
Explore the full ingredient breakdown and learn more about how this ancestral fat is making a modern return on our website.
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Can attest to this! My skin has never been healthier since using your cloud cream. I also am noticing a difference with my skin texture and stretch marks when I use on my belly and upper thighs/hips. It’s so great to know these ingredients are so pure and as you put it…”crème de la creme”!