Beef tallow as moisturizer is the new all-natural skincare trend, but it has its risks. According to Wired, there have been more than 68M posts about beef tallow on TikTok, but what exactly is it? Usually used for cooking, beef tallow is simply rendered animal fat. Homemaker-influencers like Nara Smith have posted videos of themselves DIY-rendering and applying it, fueling its popularity as a “clean” alternative to commercial beauty products. While tallow has been used historically for moisturizing (many commenters claim their grandmas have used it for years), its recent revival may be tied to a broader rejection of industrialized beauty brands, and a belief that natural automatically means better. However, experts warn that tallow might not be for everyone, as it poses risks from bacterial contamination to breakouts, especially for acne-prone skin. While some users swear by its hydrating properties, dermatologists caution that more research is needed to understand its long-term effects. (Wired)
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