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From pasture to your skin: our French tallow, handcrafted
At FrenchTallow, we believe good skincare starts with a good ingredient, and a clear story. Here's how each jar of balm comes to life.A noble ingredient, long forgottenBeef tallow nourished our ancestors' skin for generations. The cosmetics industry gradually replaced it with water, silicones and preservatives. We chose to go back to the essentials.An origin we stand behindWe select tallow sourced from grass-fed herds. Making the most of this ingredient, rather than wasting it, is part of a respectful "nose-to-tail" approach.Patient purificationRaw tallow is purified slowly, in small batches, until... Read more...
Face, body, lips: 7 ways to use your tallow balm
One jar, dozens of uses. That's the beauty of beef tallow balm: a versatile ingredient that simplifies your routine. Here are our 7 favourite rituals.1. Night care for the faceIn the evening, on clean skin, apply a thin layer to nourish and repair while you sleep. Ideal for dry and mature skin.2. Lip balmNo more chapped lips: a touch of balm restores softness and comfort, in winter as in summer.3. Hand careMassage a small amount into your hands and cuticles. Perfect after repeated hand washing.4. Very dry areasElbows, knees, heels:... Read more...
Beef tallow: the time-honoured skincare your skin has been waiting for
What if the best care for your skin had been around for centuries? Long before creams with their endless ingredient lists, our ancestors were already using beef tallow to nourish and protect the skin. At FrenchTallow, we're bringing this noble ingredient back into the spotlight.What is beef tallow?Tallow is purified beef fat. Once carefully refined, it becomes a smooth, stable and virtually odourless balm. What makes it special? Its lipid profile is remarkably close to that of human sebum.Why your skin loves it Vitamins A, D, E and K —... Read more...