Are You Using Multiple Skin Care Products When Grass-Fed-and-Finished Tallow Can Heal, Moisturize, and Nourish?

Does it make sense to use the same moisturizer on the dry heels of your feet as on your face? At first glance, you’d think skin problems on different parts of the body would need different solutions. But let’s examine that assumption. All parts of our body are covered with skin, all connected and part of the largest organ in our body!

Key Takeaways

I only takes one skincare product to solve skin issues from your forehead to the soles of your feet.
The skin on your face is more sensitive than your feet, but all skin is made up of the epidermis, dermis, and subcutaneous layer. They're just thicker on your feet than your forehead.
Tallow has been applied to skin as a protectant since before recorded time. The Ancient Romans and Chinese used it for skincare protection and healing of wounds.
Regenerative grass-fed-and-finished Tallow is the highest-quality, most nutrient-dense moisturizer you can use on your skin.

Historical use of Tallow as a Skin Moisturizer

Tallow has been used for skin care since – well, forever. We have records of tallow mixed with herbs in Ancient Egypt to create healing balms and as skin protection. The Romans, including the Emperors, applied tallow after the baths to hydrate and protect their skin. The medicinal properties of tallow were known to the Romans and soldiers used it to treat wounds and prevent infections.

There must have been an overall fragrance of “cow.” But there was also the smell of meat on the verge of decay (that’s why spices from the Orient were so valuable), open-fire cooking, and the Ancients’ idea of the “outhouse.” All in all, a feast for the senses. (sarcasm intended)

Traditional Medicine and Tallow

The medicinal properties of plants were discovered by prehistoric peoples. Archeological evidence from burial sites from the Paleolithic era, around 60,000 years ago, includes pollen from medicinal plants.

That knowledge was passed on and systematized by the Ancient Egyptians and Ancient Chinese. They used tallow as a carrying and moisturizing agent mixed with medicinal plants. Little did they know of the nutritional and anti-inflammatory benefits of tallow.

With the addition of plant materials such as lavender and calendula, the floral fragrance overcame the “cow” smell. Tallow absorbs the fragrance from plant materials through a process called enfleurage. Lay plant materials on a layer of tallow and the nutrients and fragrance from the plant are absorbed into the tallow

What Happened to Tallow in the Modern Cosmetics Industry?

With the Industrial Revolution, we learned how to create on a large scale. Modern cosmetics are the result of many of the same processes that allow for modern agriculture. That was a scary sentence to write, but it’s true.

One of the major active ingredients in modern skin care products is urea – also a nitrogen fertilizer used by farmers. Urea, in both instances, is exactly the same chemical formula CO(NH2)2 – and typically for both uses is synthetic.

The synthetics you use on your face are a higher purity than the fertilizer, but both are produced from ammonia and carbon dioxide at high heat.

Synthetics, overall have a longer shelf-life than any natural products. Good for the manufacturer, but needed for your skin care? For a deep dive, go Here

But Tallow is making a comeback. That’s because people like you are asking for it.

As an aside, tallow has been a component in most moisturizers right along but not advertised as an ingredient worthy of marketing. This is taken from the Journal of the American College of Toxicology November 2, 1990

“Tallow is used in cosmetics as an emollient and as a soapstock. Tallow Glyceride is used as an emulsifier and Hydrogenated Tallow Glycerides are used as lubricants and emollients in cosmetics. Data submitted to the FDA by cosmetic firms participating in the voluntary registration program indicated that Tallow Glyceride and Tallow Glycerides were used in a total of 10 formulations in the categories of eye makeup products and face and other skin care products in concentrations ranging from 1->50%.”

The Versatility of Tallow Compared to Other Cosmetics

Keep in mind, when I’m talking about tallow I’m talking about high-quality grass-fed-and-finished tallow. Not all tallow is created equal. To learn more about the differences in tallows go Here .

The cosmetic industry had over $108 Billion in sales in 2024. Tallow is such a small sliver of that figure there are no statistics. But that’s changing because more consumers are looking for natural, pure, clean, effective skin care solutions.

The mainstream cosmetic industry has marketed different products based on the notion that facial skin is more sensitive than body skin. They’ve sold us on the idea that facial products need to be lighter and body products need to be thicker. Let’s turn this idea on its head and ask what problems our different body parts need solutions for.

Tallow for Facial Skin

Our face has a higher density of sebaceous (oil) glands so more sebum is produced to keep our skin moisturized and protected. Constant exposure to environmental stressors like UV radiation, pollution, and weather takes its toll on our face. We end up with wrinkles that are a sign of premature aging.

The natural fats in tallow have anti-inflammatory properties that can soothe irritated skin and reduce redness. Tallow also contains vitamins A, D, E, and K, which are essential for skin health and can promote healing and regeneration. These vitamins support skin repair, promote collagen production, and help maintain healthy skin.

A light massage of grass-fed-and-finished tallow every evening is readily absorbed by the skin because the chemistry of tallow mirrors that of our skin. And no synthetics or preservatives are absorbed because, in our Sego Lily skincare line, none are used.

High antioxidant properties with vitamins D, E, and K contribute to younger-looking skin and aid in skin barrier repair
Essential Vitamin A, or retinol, elevates skin cell regeneration, boosts collagen, and enhances skin immunity
Enhanced levels of essential fatty acids, Omega-3 and Omega-6, known for their anti-inflammatory properties
Critical saturated fats for keeping the skin hydrated

What About Your Elbows, Knuckles, and Arms?

OurIn the middle of winter chapped hands are common in the North Country. Or if you’re in healthcare you’re washing your hands all the time, washing away the natural oils secreted as a protective skin barrier. Our extremities have fewer oil glands than our faces so dry skin is a concern for most people.

As we get older, dry skin is even more prevalent and we keep trying moisturizers that are absorbed but don’t seem to be very effective. They just don’t have the nutritional profile or chemical match to our skin for full benefit. Our skin is prone to wrinkling and the surface epidermis gets thinner. It loses moisture and is prone to skin tears.

At any age, our skin can tear. Tallow has naturally occurring vitamin A for cell turnover, vitamin D for skin cell growth and repair, and vitamin K for healing and reducing the appearance of scars. It also has antioxidants and moisturizing properties for deep hydration and protection from oxidative stress.

Massaging a dab of grass-fed tallow on your elbows and arms every evening before bed and working that extra tallow left over from your facial into your hands (especially around your knuckles and between fingers) results in smooth, healthy skin. The main components of tallow are saturated and monosaturated fats, stearic acid, and oleic acid, matching the human skin. They play important roles in maintaining skin health and integrity.

Look at Your Feet, Could They Use a Bit of Tallow Love?

Common foot issues include athlete’s foot, dryness, callouses, and rough skin. Have you tried several foot remedies but had little success? The skin on our feet is tough because we expose it to constant pressure from shoes and the friction of walking. There are very few sebaceous glands on our feet so we end up with painful cracks between our toes and open blisters or dry flaking skin on our heels.

Foot care products often contain a variety of active ingredients to address specific foot concerns such as dryness, calluses, infections, and general skin health. Over-the-counter antifungal creams, powders, and gels have humectants, alpha hydroxy acids, and salicylic acid in either the synthetic or naturally occurring forms. The synthetic forms are most commonly used although natural versions are gentler and more sustainable.

Almost all conventional cosmetics treatments for athlete’s feet have both drying and anti-fungal agents. They may be effective at taking care of the athlete’s foot fungi (for a while) but they leave your feet itchy from dryness.

Tallow can be used as a daily moisturizer to keep feet soft, hydrated, and healthy. Not to mention it makes us feel just a little pampered.

The Benefits of Grass-Fed-and-Finished Tallow for Your Skin

Throughout history, the benefits of tallow for supple skin and to aid in skin repair have been known and passed down through generations. The addition of medicinal plants to a grass-fed tallow skincare product increases the benefits and creates a subtle fragrance.

The naturally occurring properties of Tallow with its balanced fatty acids and vitamin profile, have supported healthy skin care regimes for centuries.

With our natural, pure regenerative Tallow there’s no reason to have chapped hands, callused feet, or premature wrinkles. You can keep your skin hydrated from head to toe with one skin care product, regenerative grass-fed Tallow.

If tallow was good enough for the Senators of Rome after their baths, and the Emperors in Ancient China we need to take a good look at how we’re treating our skin.

The largest organ of our body is the mass of cells we call our skin. We have the choice to put grass-fed-and-finished Tallow that is highly nutritious on our skin to be absorbed through the cells and nourish deep down within our bodies. The cosmetics industry has only been using synthetics since the 1930s. At Sego Lily, we believe a good skin care regimen is one you do religiously. The best way to nourish your skin is with Montana-grown and processed Organic Regenerative Tallow sourced from local ranchers.

YOUR QUESTIONS ANSWERED

Do different parts of our body need different types of skincare products?

Although our facial skin is thinner than the soles of our feet it is still only the basic structure of skin. The dryness of our face is the same condition as the dryness of our feet.

Tallow stands out in the skincare world because its biology and chemistry remarkably mimic those of human skin, making it a superfood for our skin with deep moisturizing and nourishing properties. This unique compatibility allows tallow-based products to support the skin’s natural barrier, promoting hydration and skin health without harsh chemicals or artificial additives.

How can one product, grassfed Tallow, do the same things as all the other over-the-counter skincare products

How does tallow work on feet to heal blisters or dry skin?

Tallow can be used as a daily moisturizer to keep feet soft, hydrated, and healthy. Not to mention it makes us feel just a little pampered.

Use just as you would on your face. If you have a particularly bad blister, use a little extra tallow and put on some clean cotton socks for the evening.

What benefits can you expect to experience by using tallow skincare products?

Tallow’s versatility in skincare extends across a broad spectrum of skin problems, each benefiting from the rich, nurturing properties in unique ways.

For facial dry skin, tallow-based products offer deep, lasting hydration, penetrating the skin to restore moisture and vitality.

Meanwhile, for chapped hands and elbows, your skin will benefit from tallow’s ability to soothe raw skin and moisturize deeply beyond where harsh cold air can cause drying.

Feet need more attention than we usually give them. They do a lot of work for us, and we need to pay attention to them. Dry itchy skin or blisters and calluses from our shoes need an extra dab of Tallow to soothe raw or dry skin.

How can you begin your journey to healthier and more radiant skin with nature's touch today?

Embarking on the quest for healthier, more radiant skin naturally starts with understanding what’s genuinely good for you and your skin, much like finding your ground in a lush, green forest. It’s about tapping into the power of nature, integrating holistic and sustainable practices like using natural skincare products that nourish your skin without compromising the health of our planet.