If you’ve been curious about tallow in skincare, you’re not alone. While this ingredient is now trending, at My Neighbor’s we’ve been working with it for years hand-making each jar with care, tradition, and respect for the land.

Here’s everything you need to know about grass-fed, high-integrity tallow balm, and why it might just become your skin’s new best friend.

Why Tallow?

Tallow isn’t just “old-school” skincare it’s powerful, natural, and deeply aligned with how our skin already works.

Rich in Vitamins A, D, E & K
These are naturally occurring nutrients (not lab-made derivatives), making them more bio-available to the skin. Vitamin A supports renewal, vitamin K helps guard against free radical damage.

Contains Linoleic Acid
An omega-6 fatty acid and antioxidant that helps with moisture, plumping, calming inflammation, reducing scarring and reinforcing the skin barrier.

Naturally Anti-Inflammatory & Antibacterial
Tallow supports healthy skin flora, so it can help soothe redness, acne or irritation without stripping or upsetting your skin’s natural balance.

Supports Collagen Production
Tallow provides the building blocks your skin needs to create collagen and helps improve circulation, too.

Mimics Your Skin’s Barrier
One of the most unique things about high-quality tallow: its chemical composition closely mirrors our own skin’s lipids. That’s why it integrates so well and supports healing.

Who Can It Help?

Tallow balm is remarkably versatile. Use it as a facial moisturizer, a barrier balm for very dry skin, or even in your first-aid kit. People who’ve found it helpful include those with:

acne or redness, visible scarring or fine lines, dryness, eczema or rosacea, post-sun skin or environmental damage, areas that feel rough, chapped or irritated

What to Look For (So You Get the Good Stuff)

Not all tallow balms are created equal. Here are the key things you’ll want to check before picking one:

Grass-Fed Tallow – Compared to grain-fed, grass-fed tallow has a richer, more beneficial fatty acid profile and higher concentrations of vitamins and minerals.

Gentle Rendering (Hand-Rendered if Possible) – A slower, manual rendering process helps preserve the nutrient integrity of the tallow.

Zero Fillers & Minimal Ingredients – The best balms let the tallow shine. If most of what’s in the jar is filler or synthetic ingredients, you’re missing the benefit.

Unscented or Lightly Scented Options – Especially if you have sensitive or reactive skin, an unscented or very lightly essential-oiled version can be a great intro. (Pro tip: Even our richly scented options keep the skin support front and center.)

Mindful Packaging & Origins – Choose products from makers who highlight ingredient sourcing, animal welfare, and sustainable practices.

Our Promise at My Neighbor’s

At My Neighbor’s, we source pasture-raised, grass‐fed and finished tallow, rendering it gently and blending only a few thoughtfully selected botanical oils. We believe your skin deserves ingredients you can recognize and ingredients that recognize your skin in return.

Our balms are designed to work with your skin barrier, not against it—and to deliver nourishing support that’s honest, effective and kind to the land.

A Final Note

Tallow balm may not be the perfect fit for every skin type or every preference but for many people, it offers a remarkably restorative, natural alternative to conventional creams and heavy synthetics. If you’ve been searching for something truly foundational in your skincare, tallow might just be the answer.

Explore, experiment, and let your skin tell you what it loves.

Try our favorites all in 1oz sizes in our new Trio Set 

Blue Moon Face Tallow Balm

Wild Bergamot Tallow Balm

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