I should preface this by saying that I am the owner/ founder of the slowmade collection, a tallow skincare brand.
However, I really do believe in my products and so I thought you should have the chance to hear about beef fat skincare too.
It is a bit of a craze at the moment but there is substance beyond the hype. Let me explain.
It’s been used for many generations before us. For centuries, tallow has been a part of our survival. It’s been used for cooking, soap-making, even for candles.
And in 2026, it is still relevant. It’s becoming increasingly relevant, in fact. Why?
Well, it’s a genuinely viable ingredient for skincare. It locks moisture in, is non-comedogenic (meaning it doesn’t block pores), it’s vitamin-rich and is a great option for simplified skincare.
I’ve created a full range of products that are gentle on skin. From soaps, to cleansers, shampoo bars and of course creams and balms.
Not everything I create is made with tallow, though. I also love to use botanical extracts and hydrosols.
But let’s go back to tallow. We source our tallow from South African farms that are regenerative and produce healthy, Grass-fed meat, and fat.
Some of the tallow we get is already rendered, but we make most of the tallow we use for our other skincare products like our balms and deodorants by rendering fat we get directly from these farms.
Rendering tallow is a slow process but it is always incredible to see the end result after all the hours and hours of melting the fat down before straining it well to create the tallow we use.
So, if you are tallow-curious go and have a look at our online store: slowmade Grass-Fed South African Tallow & Botanical Skincare – The slowmade collection | South African Tallow Skincare
If you have any questions, feel free to get in touch!
