Beef Tallow, how is it really that good for you skin?
What is tallow? Beef tallow, or rendered beef fat, has been used for centuries as a natural skin moisturizer. Beef tallow is a naturally rich source of nutrients and fatty acids that can nourish and improve the health and appearance of your skin. If you are a little hesitant, here are five reasons why.
- Nourishes and moisturizes dry skin naturally.
- Beef tallow is naturally rich in high levels of fatty acids, including oleic acid which is know for is moisturizing properties. This can help nourish and soother dry, flaky skin which leaves it feeling soft and smooth.
- Enhances skin elasticity.
- Our skin tends to lose elasticity as we age, leading to wrinkles and fine lines (which isn't a bad thing!). Beef tallow can help give your skin a firmer and more youthful appearance by improving the elasticity of your skin.
- Reduce Inflammation and Redness.
- Beef tallow naturally has anti-inflammatory properties (in the fatty acids) that help reduce redness and irritation. Redness and irritation is generally caused by dryness, acne, eczema, as well as many other skin conditions.
- Anti-aging effects.
- Lucky for us, the nutrients and fatty acids in beef tallow may have anti-aging effects, helping to reduce the appearance of wrinkles and fine lines.
- Protects against environmental damage.
- Environmental damage that occurs to our skin comes from air pollution, UV radiation, environmental factors (wind, dry air, etc.), oxidative stress (pollution, UV, smoking, stress, etc).
Beef tallow use does not need to be complicated. Use a little on your skin and gently massage it in. Tallow can be used as your primary source for moisturization or can be added as an additional step into your skin care routine. Beef tallow is also commonly used in homemade soaps and other skin care products.
As a natural and effective way to nourish and improve the health and appearance of your skin, you can't go wrong with beef tallow. Those with sensitive skin agree that is moisturizing and anti-inflammatory properties make it a great choice. Don't forget it's potential anti-aging effects to maintain a youthful appearance!
