Do you know what you are putting on your skin?
In recent years, consumers have become increasingly conscious of the ingredients in their skincare products. As a result, there's been a surge in interest in alternatives to palm oil due to its environmental impact. One such alternative gaining traction is tallow, a versatile and sustainable ingredient with a rich history in skincare. Most skincare products from big brands and pharma contain palm oil and not only palm oil - chemicals, preservatives and often water as their main ingredient.
The age old question of what happened to tallow? Because palm oil is cheap and easy to use. Big companies want to maximise profit for minimal effort at the cost of your health, hormones and skin. No "sustainable" palm oil is really sustainable due to the lack of transparency with growers.
Let's delve into the key differences between palm oil and tallow, and why you might want to consider making the switch:
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Environmental Impact: Palm oil production is notorious for its contribution to deforestation, habitat destruction, unfair labour practices and biodiversity loss. On the other hand, tallow is often sourced as a by-product of the meat industry, making it a more sustainable option. By choosing products with tallow, you're supporting a more eco-friendly supply chain.
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Skin Benefits: Tallow, derived from animal fat, is rich in vitamins and fatty acids that nourish and moisturise the skin. It's particularly beneficial for those with dry or sensitive skin, as it helps restore the skin's natural barrier. Palm oil, while commonly used in skincare products, doesn't offer the same level of moisturisation and may not be as suitable for all skin types.
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Ethical Considerations: Grass-fed beef contributes to regenerative farming. Additionally, by utilising tallow as a by-product, we're minimising waste and making use of a valuable resource that would otherwise go to waste.
Just because a skincare product is vegan and does not test on animals does not mean that it equates to an ethical or sustainable product. We're committed to creating skincare products that prioritise both effectiveness and sustainability. Our Tallow skincare range harnesses the nourishing properties of tallow to provide your skin with the moisture it craves, without compromising on ethics, environmental impact or health.
It is also important to note that companies are becoming more and more cheeky often swapping "palm oil" for another name. Here are a few examples:
Vegetable Oil, Vegetable Fat, Palm Kernel, Palm Kernel Oil, Palm Fruit Oil, Palmate, Palmitate, Palm olein, Glyceryl, Stearate, Stearic Acid, Elaeis Guineensis, Palmitic Acid, Palm Stearine, Palmitoyl Oxostearamide, Palmitoyl Tetrapeptide-3, Sodium Laureth Sulfate, Sodium Lauryl Sulfate, Sodium Kernelate, Sodium Palm Kernelate, Sodium Lauryl Lactylate/Sulphate, Hydrated Palm Glycerides, Etyl Palmitate, Octyl Palmitate, Palmityl Alcohol, Laureth-7, Steareth-2, Cocamide MEA (fatty acid-derived) Cocamiede DEA (fatty acid derived), Stearamidopropyldimethylamine, Cetyltrimethylammonium chloride, Isopropylmyristate, Caprylic/capric Trigylceride, Fatty Isethionates (SCI), Alkylpolyglycoside (APG), Laurylamine oxide
Be conscious of the things you consume and what goes on your skin. Switch to tallow-based skincare today and experience the difference for yourself!