Is Tallow a Trend?

Or is it just really good skincare making a comeback?

If you've been online lately—scrolling through TikTok, Instagram, or your favourite natural beauty blog—you’ve probably seen tallow getting a whole lot of love. Usually in the form of glowing reviews, rich, buttery textures, and captions like “this changed my skin.”

So what’s the deal?
Is tallow just another fleeting skincare trend… or something more timeless?

Spoiler: we think it’s here to stay.

What is tallow?

Tallow is rendered beef fat—usually from grass-fed cattle—and it’s been used for centuries in balms, salves and traditional skincare products. While the modern beauty world largely moved away from animal-based fats in favour of synthetic or plant-based oils, tallow is making a huge comeback in natural beauty circles.

Why? Because it works.

Where the tallow trend started

Like many skincare rediscoveries, tallow’s rise started quietly—shared among holistic skin therapists, DIY formulators, and people with sensitive skin looking for simpler solutions. Then came the social media boom: before-and-after photos, testimonials, and long-time skin sufferers swearing by it.

Now, it’s one of the most talked-about natural ingredients around.

But unlike many trends, tallow’s staying power lies in the fact that it’s not new at all. It’s a return to a time-tested ingredient that aligns beautifully with our skin’s natural biology.

Why your skin loves it

Tallow closely mimics our skin’s natural lipid barrier, which means it absorbs easily and works in harmony with your skin’s biology. It’s:

• Rich in fatty acids to support and strengthen the skin barrier

• Full of fat-soluble vitamins A, D, E and K

• Naturally anti-inflammatory and antimicrobial thanks to CLA (conjugated linoleic acid)

• Incredibly nourishing without clogging pores

• Non-toxic, simple, and free from synthetic fillers

For anyone struggling with irritation, dryness, or skin sensitivity—especially in winter—it’s a deeply restorative option.

How to use tallow in your skincare routine

One of the reasons we love tallow so much? Its versatility.

You can use it as:
💧 A daily face moisturiser or night balm
🫧 A body moisturiser or nourishing oil
🌙 A final step in your routine for slugging (locking in moisture overnight)
🌬 A soothing balm for eczema, psoriasis, dermatitis or barrier repair
💄 A multipurpose balm for lips, cuticles, dry patches, baby skin and more

Is tallow sustainable?

Yes! High-quality tallow is a by-product of the agricultural industry, making it a more sustainable option when sourced ethically. Rather than letting this nutrient-rich ingredient go to waste, it’s repurposed into something deeply beneficial—minimising waste and honouring the full use of the animal.

At Natural Supply Co, we’re proud to stock Geelong-based and Australian-made tallow products, created with transparency, sustainability and whole-body care in mind.

Is it a trend—or here to stay?

We’re calling it: tallow is more than a trend.

It’s not a miracle cure or a one-size-fits-all solution—but it is simple, deeply effective, and rooted in nature. In a world of overly complicated routines and overactive skincare, we love that tallow brings things back to basics.

It’s nourishing.
It’s multi-purpose.
And it actually works.

Shop our range of natural tallow skincare

From unscented balms to beautifully fragranced body oils and deodorant, explore our curated collection of Australian tallow products here:
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