Tallow's natural fatty acid composition aligns closely with your skin’s lipid profile, making it a superior choice among modern skincare options. Interestingly, the term "sebum" itself translates to tallow in Latin.
Both tallow and our skin’s cell membranes boast a 50 to 55% saturated fat content, ensuring seamless acceptance by your skin. This harmonious match complements the natural composition of your skin’s sebum, delivering nourishment and moisture without any lingering sticky or oily residue.
It's truly a perfect match—no wonder it performs like magic.
What makes tallow this ‘perfect match’?
A glance at the complete list of tallow’s goodness reveals the reasons behind its efficacy.
- Lauric Acid: Found in human breast milk and coconut oil, this saturated fatty acid boasts significant antiviral, antifungal, and antibacterial functions.
- Monounsaturated Fats: Stable lipids, a fundamental component of tallow, play a crucial role in your skin’s cell membranes.
- Oleic Acid: Mega-moisturizing for radiant skin.
- Polyunsaturated Fats: Essential for Omega 3 and Omega 6, offering remarkable benefits for both our bodies and skin.
- Linolenic Acid: Known as Omega 3, it possesses anti-inflammatory and antioxidant properties.
- Linoleic Acid: Recognized as Omega 6 and considered 'essential'.
- Conjugated Linoleic Acid (CLA): Natural CLA provides health benefits, including antioxidant and anticarcinogenic properties.
- Saturated Fats: The heroic component of this super skincare ingredient.
- Palmitic Acid: A saturated fat and a natural major component of healthy human sebum.
- Stearic Acid: Classified as a saturated fat, playing a vital role in healthy human sebum.
- Myristic Acid: A saturated fatty acid with antioxidant and cancer-protective properties.
- Palmitoleic Acid: Known as Omega 7, it offers skin-protective properties, including moisturization and prevention of oxidative damage.
Tallow is also rich in vitamins A, D, K, and E, directly nourishing the skin. Additionally, it is high in minerals and boasts naturally photo-protective properties.
Embrace the magic of tallow for radiant and healthy skin.