Short answer: tallow is not vegan, and we are not going to argue otherwise. What we will argue is that the choice is more complicated than animal versus plant. Tallow is a byproduct of an existing cattle industry, sourced from fat that would otherwise be discarded. The main plant alternative, palm oil, carries its own...
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Short answer: eventually, but slowly. Tallow is roughly half saturated fat, and saturated fats resist oxidation far better than the polyunsaturated plant oils in most natural skincare. A well-made, well-stored...
Short answer: tallow is not for everyone. If you have confirmed fungal acne, tallow's fatty acid profile can feed the yeast responsible. If your skin is very oily, tallow may...
Short answer: yes. Cosmetic tallow is regulated by the FDA specifically because of BSE, and the reason it clears that bar is chemistry. Mad cow disease is caused by a...
The short answer If your tallow arrived soft, or your jar has gone from firm to melty on a hot day, do not worry. Tallow is a natural animal fat,...
An honest starting point Let us be straight about stretch marks, because there is a lot of hype out there. Stretch marks form in the deeper layers of the skin...
Why sourcing is the whole story With most skincare, you judge the formula. With tallow, you also have to judge the source, because tallow is a whole animal fat and...
