Have you ever applied your moisturizer only to feel dry again an hour later? Or maybe youâve switched brands countless times, hoping to find one that actually worksâyet your skin still feels tight, flaky, or irritated. If that sounds familiar, youâre not alone.
Most conventional moisturizers arenât actually helping your skin the way you think they are. The good news? Thereâs a simple, natural solution that actually worksâand itâs been used for centuries: tallow.
Letâs break down why your moisturizer might be failing you and why tallow-based skincare is the better alternative.
1. Most Moisturizers Contain Too Much Water
Pick up a bottle of lotion and check the ingredients. Youâll probably see water (aqua) as the first ingredient. While that might sound hydrating, it actually does the opposite.
⥠The Problem: Water-based lotions evaporate quickly, leaving your skin dry again in no time. To compensate, companies add synthetic emulsifiers and preservatives that can irritate your skin and disrupt itâs natural barrier.
â The Tallow Solution: Tallow is 100% fat-based, meaning it deeply hydrates without relying on water. It mimics the natural oils in your skin, providing long-lasting moisture without constant reapplication.
2. Many Moisturizers Contain Harsh Chemicals
Even âgentleâ or ânaturalâ moisturizers often contain synthetic ingredients that can do more harm than good. Look out for:
- Fragrances & Perfumes â Common irritants that can cause redness and breakouts.
- Alcohols & Preservatives â These strip your skinâs natural oils, leading to more dryness over time.
- Silicones & Fillers â They make lotions feel silky but donât actually nourish your skin.
â The Tallow Solution: Our Resting Beef Face tallow-based skincare is made with pure, whole ingredientsâno fillers, no irritants. Just deep, natural hydration that your skin can actually use.
3. Your Moisturizer Isnât Nourishing Your Skin
Your skin needs more than just hydrationâit needs essential nutrients to stay healthy. But most commercial moisturizers are stripped of natural vitamins and minerals.
â Tallow is packed with skin-loving fatty acids, that include these benefits:
- Supports skin cell regeneration and fights dryness.
- Helps reduce inflammation and strengthen the skin barrier.
- A powerful antioxidant that protects against damage.
- Helps reduce redness and irritation.
Unlike synthetic creams, tallow delivers real nutrition to your skinâhelping it repair, strengthen, and glow naturally.
4. Plant-Based Oils Might Not Be Enough
Many natural skincare brands use plant-based oils like soybean, rice bran or sunflower oil. Not only are these oils mass produced through a very highly oxidative process, Â they also never provide the right balance of fatty acids for human skin.
⥠The Problem: Some plant oils are too heavy, clogging pores, while others are too light, not providing lasting moisture.
â The Tallow Solution: Tallow is biologically compatible with our skinâit contains the perfect blend of saturated and monounsaturated fats, just like the natural oils our skin produces. This makes it highly absorbable, deeply moisturizing, and non-greasy.
5. Your Skin Needs a Stronger Barrier
Your skinâs moisture barrier is what keeps hydration locked in. When itâs weak or damaged (from chemicals, over-cleansing, or harsh weather), moisture escapes too quicklyâleading to constant dryness.
â Tallow strengthens the skinâs barrier naturally by replenishing lost fats and lipids. With regular use, your skin becomes more resilient, balanced, and hydratedâwithout the need for constant reapplication.
Make the Switch to Tallow-Based Skincare
If youâre tired of moisturizers that just donât work, itâs time to go back to basics.
At Resting Beef Face, we make simple, effective tallow-based skincare using ethically sourced Alberta Beef tallow. No synthetic fillers, no unnecessary ingredients (or ingredients you canât pronounce) âjust pure, deep hydration the way nature intended.
Your skin deserves better. Make the switch to tallow today.
