Pure Tallow (Deodorized)

Tallow – A Natural, Time-Tested Ingredient for Candles, Soap & Skincare

Tallow is a 100% natural, sustainable ingredient made from carefully rendered beef fat. Used for centuries in candles, soap, and skin care, tallow is making a strong comeback thanks to its skin compatibility, affordability, and performance.

Our tallow has been commercially rendered, resulting in a bright white color with zero odor, making it easy to use in both cosmetic and candle applications.

Why Tallow is Trending

Tallow is gaining popularity in the natural skincare world because its fatty acid profile is very similar to the lipids found in human skin. This allows it to absorb easily without feeling greasy and helps support a healthy skin barrier.

Consumers are increasingly looking for:

• simple ingredients
• sustainable materials
• traditional formulations
• animal-based skincare alternatives to petroleum products

Tallow checks all of these boxes while remaining cost effective and highly versatile.

Skin Benefits of Tallow

Tallow contains skin-loving nutrients that help maintain soft, healthy-looking skin.

Naturally rich in:

• Vitamins A, D, E & K
• Essential fatty acids
• Triglycerides that help retain moisture
• Stearic and oleic acids that support the skin barrier

Benefits:

• absorbs easily into skin
• helps reduce dryness
• supports collagen production
• helps strengthen the skin barrier
• soothing and calming
• helps improve the appearance of rough or irritated skin
• blends well with other oils and butters
• non-greasy feel when formulated properly

Tallow is often used in:

• balms
• lotions
• body butters
• salves
• lip products
• cold process soap
• hot process soap

Using Tallow in Soap Making

Tallow has been used in traditional soap recipes for generations because it produces a hard, long-lasting bar with a creamy feel.

Benefits in Soap:

• creates a firm, durable bar
• produces a creamy lather
• contributes stable conditioning properties
• naturally white color (reduces need for titanium dioxide)
• mild cleansing properties
• economical formulation ingredient
• helps bars last longer in the shower

Typical Usage Rate: 20–80% of total oils depending on desired properties.

Saponification Value:
0.140 NaOH

Using Tallow in Candles

Tallow can be used as a natural candle additive to modify wax performance.

Benefits in Candles:

• natural and biodegradable
• sustainable material
• reduces reliance on petroleum additives
• economical alternative to some wax modifiers
• helps soften wax
• can slightly lower melt point
• may improve burn characteristics when blended properly

Tallow is typically blended with:

• soy wax
• paraffin wax
• beeswax
• coconut wax blends

Typical Usage Rate: 3–10% of total wax weight.

Melting Point:
107–118°F (42–48°C)

Why Makers Love Tallow

• versatile multi-purpose ingredient
• budget friendly
• traditional ingredient experiencing modern popularity
• supports “back to basics” product lines
• appeals to customers seeking simple ingredient labels
• aligns with farm-to-skin and heritage formulation trends

Tallow is especially popular with:

• natural skincare brands
• homesteaders
• traditional soap makers
• sustainable product lines
• customers seeking petroleum-free formulas

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