Why Tallow is the Ultimate Winter Balm

When the air turns dry and cold, our skin feels it first. The crisp wind, indoor heating, and lack of humidity pull moisture from even the healthiest skin, leaving it dull and vulnerable. This is the season when your skin craves something richer — something that truly nourishes.

Enter tallow.

Rendered from pure, grass-fed and finished suet, tallow is one of nature’s most complete forms of skin nourishment. Rich in vitamins A, D, E, and K and abundant in bioavailable fatty acids, it closely mirrors the oils our own skin produces. That means it absorbs easily, replenishes deeply and restores balance where the modern creams fall short.

1. It Locks In Lasting Moisture

Winter air is unforgiving, and most lotions simply evaporate away. Tallow creates a breathable layer that helps seal in moisture, softening and protecting without feeling heavy. All of our tallow balms are perfect for keeping skin nourished in the winter.

2. It Repairs and Strengthens the Barrier

The fatty acids in tallow — stearic, palmitic and oleic — help rebuild the skin’s protective layer. It supports elasticity, soothes flakiness and leaves skin feeling calm and resilient. Our Raw Solid Tallow Balm is as pure tallow goodness.

3. It Soothes Winter Irritation

From chapped lips to windburned cheeks, tallow brings gentle relief. Its natural anti-inflammatory compounds help quiet irritation and restore comfort to stressed skin. Our tallow travellers are perfect for everyday errands and outdoor adventures.

4. It’s Completely Natural and Ancestral

Tallow is whole skincare; nothing synthetic, nothing stripped away. It has been used for generations to heal and protect, long before modern formulations and fillers.

5. It Helps Skin Transition Through the Season

As temperatures and humidity levels fluctuate, tallow provides steady, reliable nourishment. It keeps skin balanced from the first frost to the final thaw.

A Winter Essential from Two of Earth Tallow

At Two of Earth Tallow, we craft small-batch balms that honour these traditional practices. Each jar is made simply. Pure tallow blended with thoughtfully chosen botanicals to help restore and maintain skin’s natural harmony.

This winter, reach for something animal-based. Let your skincare be simple, nutrient-rich and alive with purpose. Your skin will thank you.