Discover the texture.
Explore the feel of each cream or balm, and choose the format you prefer.
THE VEAKOO INGREDIENT EDIT
Meet tallow.
Get to know your care.
A closer look at an animal-derived ingredient found in some creams and balms—and the formulas you make part of your everyday.
A CLOSER LOOK AT THE FORMULA
What is tallow?
Tallow is an animal-derived fat used in some skincare creams and balms. A finished formula may combine it with oils, waxes and other ingredients. Read each product’s complete ingredient list and directions to understand what you are choosing.
Read the complete formula.
Tallow is one part of the story. Get to know the other ingredients alongside it.
Make it your ritual.
Follow the product’s directions and find where it fits in your everyday routine.
YOUR FORMULA. YOUR ROUTINE.
Look beyond one ingredient.
A product’s feel and intended use depend on the complete formula, not just its headline ingredient. Look at the other ingredients, how it is used, and where it fits into your care.
Choose based on your preferences and follow the directions on the individual product.
Different ingredients. Different formulas.
| What to consider | Tallow-based formulas | Plant-oil formulas | Other moisturizers |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ingredient origin | Includes animal-derived tallow | Includes plant-derived oils | Depends on the formula |
| Texture and finish | Varies by formula | Varies by formula | Varies by formula |
| Additional ingredients | Read the complete list | Read the complete list | Read the complete list |
| Suitability and directions | Check individual product | Check individual product | Check individual product |