A BEAUTY fan raved about an unconventional product that helped them avoid a skincare cow-tastrophe.
Not only does the buy have anti-aging properties, but it also helps with acne breakouts.
The Vintage Tradition Beef Tallow All Purpose Balm, $28.90, is a multi-purpose product filled with essential oils.
It comes in 15 different fragrances but the Pretty Girly scent is a top-selling favorite with a nice, floral scent.
According to the product page, it reduces wrinkles, diminishes crow’s feet, improves skin tone, helps with hormonal health, and above all, “promotes joy.”
You can replenish your body from head to toe by using it as a face moisturizer or as a soothing foot balm.
The main ingredient in the balm is beef tallow, which is rich in vitamins A, D, E, and K, and it is made from “humanely farmed, grass-fed cows,” according to the description.
Everyday Health expert Joshua Zeichner, MD, said there is “little harm” to applying it on your skin.”
“By applying it to the skin, it provides emollient benefits to soften rough cells on the skin‘s surface [as well as] hydration benefits,” he said.
The natural skincare buy improves oily, combination, dry, and normal skin types.
You wouldn’t be the first person wary of putting beef tallow on your face.
One admitted she was hesitant about slathering animal fat on her face, but “the theory behind using tallow instead of plant oils made sense.”
She still left a positive review about her experiences.
“I put it on my face every night, and I swear my skin looks more youthful. It also helps with breakouts so don’t be afraid of it clogging pores! Just the opposite! Love it!” she praised.
It makes sense why she rated it 5/5 stars.
Others were long-standing fans of the animal-based skincare buy.
Another shopper said she “absolutely loved beef tallow” and gave it a five-star rating.
Boston-based board-certified facial plastic surgeon Dr. Jaimie DeRosa told HuffPost about several anti-inflammatory and antimicrobial benefits of beef tallow.
The anti-inflammation properties can aid those who suffer from redness, irritation, and acne.
“As you age, the skin produces less of certain lipids, which can lead to volume loss, skin dullness, and laxity accentuating the signs of aging,” added Dr. Deanne Mraz Robinson, a board-certified dermatologist and co-founder of Modern Dermatology.
“Topical lipids (or fats) can support the deeper skin structures as they hydrate the skin and improve skin barrier function.”
Beef tallow contains vitamins A, D, E, and K that help the anti-aging process antioxidants, like omega-3 fatty acids, which can fight free radicals.
Influencer Hannah Bronfman also gushed about the benefits of the dry skin remedy.
“My skin loves it and soaks it right up. It’s super moisturizing and seems a bit greasy, but my skin is literally glowing in the morning,” she told Glamour.
“I find myself using less active serums as well because the bovine is so nutrient-dense.”
“It has replaced a lot of my skincare over the last few years. This product is so amazing it always leaves my skin feeling moisturized, and healthy,” she said.
She added that it was a “fabulous” smell with a “perfect” texture.
“My skin got SO dry after having my son and nothing seemed to penetrate the skin and moisten it until I started using this!” she shared.
She added that one small jar lasted about four months when she used it on her face twice daily.
You can also apply it under your make-up as a base without worrying about irritation.
