FAT OR FICTION

Is beef tallow really any good for your skin?

- Madison Bogisch

We'll do pretty much anything in the pursuit of clear skin. Yet, there's one ingredient that has us questioning just how far we'll go. Say hello to beef tallow. Yes, incorporating animal fat into your skincare routine has a cult-like following on TikTok – #beeftallow has more than 139.8k posts, with most heroing the ingredient as a natural moisturiser. In fact, many users claim this oily balm is a miracle for those with eczema – but is it worth the hype? Here, we chat to the founder of Fresh Face Skin, Amelia Goff, to cut through the fat...

A PROMISING PRODUCT

Skincare buffs often tout the benefits of fatty acids in skincare and, according to Goff, this is exactly what makes beef tallow so appealing.