Ancestral Ingredients Skin Care--News, Research and Information

How to Transition from Water-Based to Tallow-Based Skincare

Thinking of making the switch to tallow-based skincare? This guide walks you through what to expect during the adjustment period, why your old lotions created dependency, and how to apply tallow ba...

Is Tallow Suitable for All Skin Types - Dry, Oily or Combination?

Tallow's fatty acid structure closely resembles your skin's natural sebum. This means it can replenish, regulate, and feed where your skin is lacking, whatever the cause. VAER balms work across all...

How Do I Use Tallow Balm in My Skincare Routine?

A little tallow can go a long way and be used in a multitude of ways. Moisturizer, barrier cream, and healer all at once. Morning, noon or night, tallow will make a difference in your skins daily r...

Is Tallow an Ethical or Sustainable Skincare Choice?

Suet, which is un-rendered tallow, is a byproduct of the beef industry that normally is discarded.  When sourced from regenerative farms, tallow then becomes a powerful way to reduce waste, support...

Can Tallow Help with Eczema, Psoriasis, or Barrier Damage?

Skin barrier dysfunctions often stem from inflammation, moisture loss, and lipid imbalance. Most conventional creams address the symptoms, but not the root cause. Tallow helps by restoring and repl...