Does Tallow Clog Pores or Cause Breakouts?
If you're worried that putting fat on your face will break you out - you’re not alone. But not all fats are created equal.
Tallow is non-comedogenic for most skin types, meaning it won’t clog pores or trap bacteria. That’s because its fatty acid profile closely resembles human sebum - the natural oil your skin produces to stay balanced and moisturized.
Where ingredients like coconut oil or synthetic emollients can sit on top of the skin (or block pores), tallow actually integrates into the skin barrier. It supports natural oil production instead of overwhelming it, which is why many people with acne-prone, oily, or combination skin report fewer breakouts after switching to tallow-based products.
That said, not all tallow is the same. Quality matters. VAER uses only grass-fed, grass-finished beef tallow, rendered slowly to preserve nutrients and reduce oxidation. No seed oils, no pore-clogging fillers - just skin-native fats your body recognizes.
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