Ancestral Ingredients Skin Care--News, Research and Information

Tallow vs Coconut Oil: What’s the Difference for Skincare?

Tallow and coconut oil are natural, whole-fat ingredients, but they behave very differently. Absorption, shelf stability and skin compatibility are quite different between the two. Tallow is the ba...

What Makes Tallow Better Than Seed Oils or Coconut Oil?

Tallow naturally occurs containing the vitamins and saturated fats our skin needs and recognizes. Many seed based oils do not and therefore can lay on the skin and clog pores. Your skin is hungry f...

Does Tallow Smell Like Meat or Beef Fat?

Our grass fed beef tallow is slowly and gently rendered to leave you with the purest and cleanest form of tallow. Fragrance free, but still full of all the nutrients your skin recognizes and is hun...

What Vitamins Are in Tallow, and Why Do They Matter?

Vitamins A, D3, E and K2 occur naturally in tallow and your skin recognizes it! Your skin is hungry for them, and can receive them to nourish, protect and repair your barrier.

Does Tallow Clog Pores or Cause Breakouts?

Good quality tallow won't clog pores because its fatty acid profile closely resembles human sebum. It integrates into the skin barrier and promotes natural oil production because they are fats your...

What Is Tallow, and How Is It Made for Skincare?

Tallow is a natural ingredient extracted from the fat (suet) of grass-fed cows and has been used for centuries.  The suet is gently rendered, or purified with salt water to take out the smell and i...

How to read the label on your skincare product

Top 20 common ingredients in skincare products explained

From the Farm to Face: How BOS Sources Tallow, Jojoba, Calendula, Beeswax & Botanicals

Sustainability isn’t a tagline—it’s a sourcing practice. Learn how we work with small producers to bring regenerative, grass-fed tallow, raw beeswax, and healing herbs into every jar. For customers...

Seed Oil Free Skincare: What It Means, and Why It Matters

The seed oil conversation has left the kitchen and entered the bathroom. In this post, we break down why cutting PUFA-heavy oils from your skincare routine may support long-term skin health, and wh...

The Best Natural Skincare Routine for Dry Summers

Summer doesn’t always mean glowing skin—heat, sun, and dry air can leave your face feeling tight, flaky, or irritated. This guide walks you through a minimalist, ancestral-inspired skincare routine...

Why Grass-Fed Tallow Skincare Is Taking Off

In a wellness-forward society, it’s no surprise that ancestral ingredients are making a comeback. Here’s why grass-fed tallow—once a forgotten remedy—is now the secret weapon for skin-savvy locals ...