By Franklin Delgado
Bryan Vander Dussen and his wife have found a new niche: transforming the fat from cattle organs into tallow balms. The challenge they face is to develop formulas with attractive aromas for the consumer.
Products made with animal-based ingredients, such as beef tallow and salmon sperm, are gaining popularity as alternatives to synthetic products. This trend is supported by increasing concerns about chemicals in personal care products.
Consumer voices reveal growing acceptance of products that use meat byproducts such as tallow, highlighting their effectiveness in skin care, highlights Associated Press (AP).
Efficacy and controversy
Dermatology experts warn that, although there is a growing demand for these products, the lack of robust medical evidence on their effectiveness makes their validation in the market difficult.
Although they are presented as sustainable options, dermatologists emphasize the need to have realistic expectations, given that not all of these products meet criteria of proven effectiveness.
Changes in the perception of beauty
Growing concerns about the health effects of chemicals, especially among parents who care for their children’s health, are driving this trend toward using more natural and less processed ingredients in personal care.
Inspired by these dynamics, consumers are motivated to research and adopt products that promote health and naturalness, challenging traditional conceptions of beauty and the cosmetics industry.
Benefits of beef tallow on the skin
According to dermatology specialists, beef tallow, especially from grazing animals, offers multiple benefits for skin health thanks to its similarity to human lipids.
Deep hydration. It provides intense and long-lasting hydration by absorbing quickly, retaining moisture and keeping the skin soft, ideal for dry skin.
Strengthening the skin barrier. Reinforces the skin’s natural barrier with fatty acids such as palmitic and stearic acids, protecting against external irritants, pollution and UV rays.
Anti-inflammatory effects. Soothes irritations, redness, acne, eczema and psoriasis thanks to its anti-inflammatory and antimicrobial properties.
Anti-aging properties. Rich in vitamins A, D and E, it stimulates collagen production, reducing wrinkles and improving elasticity for firmer and rejuvenated skin.
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