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Do I still need a separate daily facial moisturizer underneath my tallow, or does the tallow replace it entirely?

For years I thought the goal was to get rid of every bit of oil on my face. Wash until it felt squeaky clean. If it got dry, use moisturizer. If it got oily again, wash it again.

My entire view changed when I stopped stripping my skin and switched to a simple grass-fed tallow balm. That's when I realized the oil was never the problem.

Im pissed off we've basically been indoctrinated to fight our skin instead of working with it this whole time.

And sadly this isn't common knowledge yet.

Genuine question. I've seen people say tallow completely transformed their skin, while others say it caused breakouts. What do you think separates those experiences? Skin type? Product quality? Suet vs. trim? Other ingredients? Purging? Application? Curious what everyone's experience has been.

I see some companies say their balm can be used on the face and others say tallow balms are for body use, and they make a different product for the face. Does it depend on the brand or recipe?

Thanks!

For me it was a last-resort. Decades of moderate acne and mild eczema, and getting tired of dermatologists suggesting things that worked for a little bit until they didnt anymore.

I suppose if I didnt have any major skin issues I'd probably still be using the same synthetic drugstore stuff I used to use.

Genuine question.

Ceramides are one of the most hyped ingredients in modern skincare, and they're essential lipids that help make up the skin barrier.

Tallow is another lipid-rich ingredient that contains fatty acids, cholesterol, and other skin-compatible lipids.

So why does one get marketed as cutting-edge science while the other gets dismissed as "putting beef fat on your face"?

Curious to hear thoughts from both tallow fans and skeptics