How We Render Our Pork Tallow, From Leaf Fat to Jar
Good tallow starts long before rendering day. Here's why we choose leaf fat and how we slowly dry-render it into the creamy base of every jar.
Beef Tallow vs Pork Tallow for Skin
Is beef tallow or pork tallow better for skin? Here's how the two compare on texture, scent, nutrients, and why we chose pork leaf fat for our skincare.
Does Tallow Cause Acne or Clog Pores?
Tallow has become a popular ingredient in natural skincare, but many people wonder if it can trigger breakouts. In this article, we explore the science behind acne, comedogenic ratings, and how pasture-raised pork tallow interacts with the skin barrier. You’ll also learn why sourcing, rendering, and formulation play an important role in how tallow performs on the skin.
Pork Tallow vs. Lard for Skin
Rendered pork fat goes by a few names. Here’s why we call our pasture-raised leaf fat pork tallow, and why it’s nothing like the lard in the baking aisle.
Why We Never Mix Honey & Tallow in Our Balms—And Why We Love Beeswax
As a former holistic esthetician and master formulator, we love ancestral ingredients like honey, tallow, and beeswax. But some combinations (like honey and tallow in balms) can be unsafe without proper formulation. Here’s why we keep our tallow products anhydrous, benefits of beeswax, and what to watch for in the saturated tallow market.
Why We Use Pork Tallow in Our Skincare
Our skincare starts in the pasture, not a lab. Here's what pork tallow does for your skin, why we use fat from our own heritage pigs, and how to get the most out of every jar.