Tallow for Skin: Benefits, Uses & Comparison

Ethical Concerns about Tallow

Tallow could raise eyebrows—but its environmental footprint may be lighter than you think. From regenerative grazing to zero-waste sourcing, discover why tallow could be a smarter choice than seed ...

Is Tallow Vegan? No. But It Might Be More Ethical.

Tallow isn’t vegan - but that doesn’t mean it’s unethical. At VÆR, we use grass-fed, regeneratively sourced tallow as part of a whole-use philosophy that honors the animal, the land, and your skin....

Is Tallow Skincare Safe in Summer or Hot Climates?

Tallow skincare isn’t just safe for summer - it thrives in heat. Learn why this ancestral ingredient remains stable, nourishing, and travel-ready in even the hottest climates.  

Bioavailability: Why Tallow Nutrients Outperform Plant-Derived Vitamins

Most skincare labels promise vitamins - but can your skin actually use them? This article explores why grass-fed tallow delivers superior, bioavailable forms of A, D3, E, and K2 compared to plant-b...

The Science of Linoleic Acid and PUFA Breakdown in Skincare

Most “lightweight” moisturizers are built on unstable seed oils high in linoleic acid—a PUFA that oxidizes easily and harms your skin over time. This article explains the science behind oil breakdo...

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...

Does VAER Avoid Seed Oils in its Skincare?

Seed oils are everywhere in skincare, and most are highly processed. At VAER, we avoid the highly processed seed oils completely, as the over processing degrades nutrients your skin is hungry for. ...

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

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 ...