# #158) Why is BEEF TALLOW in skincare?

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Podcast: [Chemist Confessions](https://stenobird.com/podcast/chemist-confessions-880199)
Published: 2025-11-12T18:05:16+00:00
Episode link: https://chemistconfessions.podbean.com/e/158-why-is-beef-tallow-in-skincare/
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## Resource

This week, we tackle one of the most requested ingredients: Beef Tallow in skincare. We break down the science, compare its characteristics to other popular ingredients like shea butter, and look at the actual topical studies (or lack thereof). 00:00 | What Is Beef Tallow and Why Is It in Skincare?00:43 | Is Beef Tallow Really Similar to Human Skin Lipids?02:09 | How Beef Tallow Is Made: The Science Behind the Fat03:22 | Melting Point Breakdown: Beef Tallow vs Human Sebum05:47 | How Extraction Methods Affect Skincare Ingredient Quality09:37 | What Do Saponification and Iodine Values Mean for Skin?20:25 | Does Beef Tallow Have Any Proven Skin Benefits?37:18 | What Happened When I Put Beef Tallow on My Face?40:56 | Shea Butter, Cocoa Butter, or Beef Tallow — What’s Best for Dry Skin? Products Discussed this 2025 Podcast Season *a small portion of your purchase through these links goes to feeding a chemist. https://shopmy.us/collections/1280514 Recommended 30 for 30 Sunscreens 2025 *a small portion of your purchase through these links goes to feeding a chemist. https://shopmy.us/collections/1766357 Product Shoutout: Blank Slate Gentle Gel Cleanser https://chemistconfessions.com/products/blank-slate-cleanser Enrichment Content: Sunscreen Layering Guide https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IQ0Dlb0WXvc Do We Absorb Sunscreen Filters into Our Bloodstreams? https://chemistconfessions.com/blogs/controversy-corner-do-we-absorb-sunscreen-filters-into-our-bloodstreams Follow us: IG: / chemist.confessions INTERWEB: https://chemistconfessions.com/ TIKTOK: https://www.tiktok.com/@chemistconfes... Skincare questions for the podcast? Leave your question in the comments and it could be featured in our next episode! #chemistconfessions #skincarescience #chemistconfessionspodcast #skincarehack

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