Beef tallow, rendered animal fat, has become a trendy skincare product promoted for its potential benefits against acne, dryness, and aging. With the rise of TikTok, numerous brands are advertising tallow-based products, suggesting their natural and edible qualities. While dermatologists acknowledge that tallow may give the skin a plump appearance due to its high lipid content, they caution that it is not significantly different from other natural oils like shea butter or olive oil. Historical context reveals that various animal fats have been used in cosmetics for centuries.
"If you can't eat your skin care, then you shouldn't be putting it on your face." Videos emphasizing the edible nature of tallow as a skin care product are gaining popularity.
"Tallow's not total snake oil. Your skin may look plump and dewy after applying it. That's because, as a saturated fat, tallow has a high lipid content that locks in moisture."
"Beef tallow is not any different, really, than any other plant oil that's out there." This highlights that other natural oils provide similar moisturizing benefits.
Historian Susan Stewart mentions various animal fats historically used in cosmetics, noting that tallow is just one in a long tradition of natural skincare.
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