Botanical Alternatives to Beef Tallow
Historically used for cooking and candle-making, beef tallow has seen a resurgence in modern skin care practices. While rich in vitamins and moisturizing properties, topical use of beef tallow still poses potential drawbacks for certain skin types.
For a more natural alternative to this trending ingredient, New Directions Aromatics rounded up plant-based products that deliver the same skin-loving results without the hassle.
SHEA BUTTER
The most similar in texture to beef tallow, Shea Butter’s antioxidant, essential fatty acid, and vitamin content promotes moisture retention in extra-dry skin. Apply directly to the face or as an ingredient in body butters, face creams, lip balms, lotions, hair conditioners, masks, and cleansing balms.
PUMPKIN SEED ORGANIC CARRIER OIL
Pumpkin Seed Organic Oil is rich in the same vitamins and essential fatty acids as beef tallow that sooth and smooth the skin. This product is a stable ingredient that prevents product oxidization, perfect for use in massage oils, serums, hair and scalp oils, oil-based cleansers, soap bars, and lotions..
JOJOBA CARRIER OIL
Jojoba Carrier Oil’s chemical composition closely resembles that of human sebum, allowing it to easily penetrate and condition the skin’s deeper layers. Use as an ingredient in creams, lotions, body butters, face serums, soap bars, hair masks, conditioners, and oil-based cleansers.
COCONUT CARRIER OIL
Coconut Carrier Oil is versatile and quick absorbing, delivering moisturizing and protective properties. It can also be used in solid or liquid form. Add hydration to soaps, body lotions, lip balms, hair and scalp products, massage oils, and makeup removers.
OLIVE CARRIER OIL
Rich in Oleic, Linoleic, and Palmitic Acids, Olive Carrier Oil promotes the production of sebum while softening and rejuvenating the skin. This product functions as an emulsifier in formulations such as serums, lotions, oil-based cleansers, hair care products, and after shave.
All-natural, plant-based, and suitable for all skin types. Your skin care formulations can have the same nourishing, restorative, and protective properties as the trending emollient. Unleash your creativity with our alternatives to beef tallow today!