The Science Behind Why Tallow is Good for Acne

Tallow for Acne and Eczema: Nature’s Remedy for Troubled Skin

If your skin’s been feeling like a battleground—flaring up, drying out, or breaking out—it's time to rethink what “nourishment” really looks like. Enter grass-fed tallow: a time-tested, nutrient-dense fat that’s remarkably similar to the oils your skin naturally produces. Packed with bioavailable vitamins A, D, E, and K, along with anti-inflammatory fatty acids like stearic and palmitic acid, tallow helps restore skin’s balance instead of waging war on it. And when it comes to conditions like acne and eczema, that balance is everything.

Let’s talk acne. Most products on the market target it like an enemy—stripping oils, disrupting the microbiome, and leaving your skin more vulnerable than before. But acne isn’t just about bacteria; it’s about inflammation, impaired barrier function, and imbalanced oil production. Tallow works with your skin to restore that balance. Research has shown that fatty acids like palmitic and oleic acid—both found in tallow—have antimicrobial and anti-inflammatory effects on Cutibacterium acnes, the bacteria involved in acne flare-ups. In short? Tallow helps clear your skin without causing chaos.

Eczema, on the other hand, is often triggered by a damaged skin barrier. Tallow provides the building blocks your skin needs to rebuild—think saturated fats that seal in moisture, plus vitamin A to support cell turnover and healing. Unlike synthetic creams that sit on the surface, tallow absorbs deeply, calming irritation and supporting long-term skin repair. For many, it’s the first product that doesn’t sting, dry out, or cause more redness. Just relief.

Ready to reset your skin?
Our Renewing Tallow Face Cream combines grass-fed tallow with globally sourced botanical oils to calm inflammation, deeply hydrate, and rebuild the skin barrier—naturally. If you’re dealing with breakouts or eczema, this is your skin’s clean slate. Try it and experience the skin-soothing magic of ingredients your body already knows how to use.