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How to Build a Simple, Natural Skincare Routine with Tallow

In a world filled with complicated skincare routines and endless product options, it’s easy to get overwhelmed. From serums to toners to anti-aging creams, most skincare brands push the idea that you need dozens of products for healthy skin.

But what if less is actually more?

At Resting Beef Face, we believe in simple, effective skincare with ingredients that actually work with your skin, not against it. And when it comes to natural skincare, tallow is the ultimate all-in-one solution.

If you’re looking to streamline your routine and nourish your skin with pure, natural ingredients, here’s how to build a simple, effective skincare routine using tallow.

Step 1: Cleanse with a Tallow-Based Soap

Cleansing is the foundation of any good skincare routine. It removes dirt, sweat, and excess oil without disrupting the skin’s natural balance.

➡ The Problem with Most Facial Cleansers
Many commercial cleansers contain harsh detergents (like sulfates) that strip away the skin’s natural oils, leaving it feeling dry and tight.

✅ The Tallow Solution
Tallow-based soaps provide a gentle cleanse while maintaining the skin’s natural moisture barrier. They help:
✔ Remove impurities without over-drying
✔ Soothe irritation and redness
✔ Support a balanced skin microbiome

💡 How to Use:

  • Wet your face with warm water.
  • Lather the tallow soap between your hands and apply in gentle, circular motions.
  • Rinse thoroughly and pat dry with a soft towel.

Perfect for all skin types, including sensitive and acne-prone skin.

Step 2: Hydrate & Nourish with a Tallow-Based Moisturizer

Moisturizing is essential for keeping skin soft, hydrated, and healthy. But not all moisturizers are created equal.

➡ The Problem with Most Moisturizers
Many commercial creams use synthetic emollients, preservatives, and fragrances that can irritate the skin and clog pores.

✅ The Tallow Solution
Tallow-based moisturizers are rich in essential fatty acids and nutrients that deeply nourish the skin. They provide:
✔ Long-lasting hydration without feeling greasy
✔ A natural barrier against environmental stressors
✔ Skin-healing benefits thanks to the fatty acids content 

💡 How to Use:

  • Scoop a pea-sized amount and warm it between your hands.
  • Gently massage into damp skin for the best absorption.
  • Use morning and night for soft, resilient skin.

Tallow is non-comedogenic, meaning it won’t clog pores, making it ideal for all skin types.

Step 3: Treat & Repair with Tallow-Based Balms

If your skin needs extra care—whether from dry patches, eczema, acne scars, or irritation—a tallow-based balm can help repair and protect it.

✅ Why Tallow Balms Work:
✔ Rich in anti-inflammatory properties to calm redness
✔ Supports skin regeneration for healing acne scars and irritation
✔ Deeply moisturizes chapped or flaky areas

💡 How to Use:

  • Apply a small amount to dry or irritated areas.
  • Use as a spot treatment on blemishes or sensitive spots.
  • Great for lips, hands, and anywhere needing extra care.

Tallow’s natural healing properties make it an ideal replacement for commercial creams filled with petroleum-based ingredients.

Step 4: Protect & Restore with Tallow Sunscreen (Optional)

Sun protection is crucial, but many store-bought sunscreens are loaded with chemical UV filters that can be harsh on the skin.

➡ The Problem with Most Sunscreens
Many chemical sunscreens contain endocrine disruptors and irritants that can cause breakouts or skin sensitivity.

✅ The Tallow Solution
Tallow-based sunscreens (when combined with natural zinc oxide) offer a gentle, effective barrier against UV rays.

💡 How to Use:

  • Apply a small amount before sun exposure.
  • Reapply throughout the day, especially if outdoors for long periods.

If you prefer a minimal routine, tallow’s natural barrier properties also help protect against wind and environmental damage—even without added sunscreen.

Step 5: Simplify Your Nighttime Routine

Nighttime is when your skin repairs and regenerates. Keeping your routine minimal helps your skin breathe and prevents product overload.

✅ The Best Night Routine with Tallow:
✅ Step 1: Cleanse with tallow soap
✅ Step 2: Apply a small amount of tallow moisturizer
✅ Step 3: Use a tallow balm for extra hydration (if needed)

That’s it—simple, effective, and nourishing.

Why a Tallow-Based Routine Works Best

Many modern skincare routines are overcomplicated with unnecessary serums, toners, and artificial ingredients. But nature already provides everything your skin needs.

🌿 Why Choose Tallow?

  • Biocompatible with human skin (meaning your skin recognizes it and absorbs it easily).
  • Deeply nourishing without synthetic additives.
  • Perfect for all skin types, including sensitive, acne-prone, and mature skin.
  • Fewer ingredients, fewer problems—no need to decode a long list of chemicals.

A tallow-based routine keeps your skincare minimal yet effective, letting your skin thrive naturally.

Make the Switch to Simple, Natural Skincare

If you’re tired of complicated skincare routines that don’t deliver results, it’s time to simplify.

At Resting Beef Face, we’re all about clean, effective skincare that works with your body—not against it. Our tallow-based products are made from ethically sourced Alberta Beef tallow, providing pure, nourishing care for your skin.

Ditch the cluttered skincare shelf. Try tallow for simple, natural skincare that actually works.

Why Your Moisturizer Isn’t Working (And Why Tallow Might Be the Answer)

Have you ever applied your moisturizer only to feel dry again an hour later? Or maybe you’ve switched brands countless times, hoping to find one that actually works—yet your skin still feels tight, flaky, or irritated. If that sounds familiar, you’re not alone.

Most conventional moisturizers aren’t actually helping your skin the way you think they are. The good news? There’s a simple, natural solution that actually works—and it’s been used for centuries: tallow.

Let’s 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. You’ll 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 it’s natural barrier.

✅ 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 “gentle” or “natural” moisturizers often contain synthetic ingredients that can do more harm than good. Look out for:

  • Fragrances & Perfumes – Common irritants that can cause redness and breakouts.
  • Alcohols & Preservatives – These strip your skin’s natural oils, leading to more dryness over time.
  • Silicones & Fillers – They make lotions feel silky but don’t actually nourish your skin.

✅ The Tallow Solution: Our Resting Beef Face tallow-based skincare is made with pure, whole ingredients—no fillers, no irritants. Just deep, natural hydration that your skin can actually use.

3. Your Moisturizer Isn’t Nourishing Your Skin

Your skin needs more than just hydration—it needs essential nutrients to stay healthy. But most commercial moisturizers are stripped of natural vitamins and minerals.

✅ 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 skin—helping 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,  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.

✅ The Tallow Solution: Tallow is biologically compatible with our skin—it 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 skin’s moisture barrier is what keeps hydration locked in. When it’s weak or damaged (from chemicals, over-cleansing, or harsh weather), moisture escapes too quickly—leading to constant dryness.

✅ Tallow strengthens the skin’s barrier naturally by replenishing lost fats and lipids. With regular use, your skin becomes more resilient, balanced, and hydrated—without the need for constant reapplication.

Make the Switch to Tallow-Based Skincare

If you’re tired of moisturizers that just don’t work, it’s 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 can’t pronounce) —just pure, deep hydration the way nature intended.

Your skin deserves better. Make the switch to tallow today.