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Bath and Body Care for an At-Home Spa Routine
A good body routine has three steps: a warm soak or shower, a gentle scrub once or twice a week, and a rich moisturizer on damp skin to finish. This collection holds the finishing step, our Glow Up Whipped Tallow Balm, and the guide below links to our free recipes for the soak and scrub steps so you can build the whole routine at home.
Glow Up Whipped Tallow Balm: Who It Is For
Glow Up Whipped Tallow Balm is a whipped balm made from grass-fed beef tallow with manuka honey, in a 4 oz jar for face and body. Choose it if your skin feels dry or tight, if your hands, elbows, knees and heels get rough, or if you want one rich product for the whole body. The whipped texture melts on contact and leaves a satin finish.
Tallow is rendered beef fat. A GoodRx article reviewed by a board-certified dermatologist notes that it contains fatty acids such as oleic and stearic acid, has a fatty acid profile similar to the skin's own sebum, and carries small amounts of vitamins A, D, E and K. The same article is clear that research on tallow for skin is limited, so think of it as a rich moisturizer rather than an active ingredient.
Who should skip it: because it is a heavy fat, tallow can feel too rich on oily skin or on areas that clog easily. It is also not a choice for vegan or plant-based routines.
| Product | Key ingredients (from the ingredient list) | Best for | Size | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Glow Up Whipped Tallow Balm | Grass-fed beef tallow, manuka honey | Dry, rough or tight-feeling skin on face, hands and body | 4 oz jar | $19.95 (compare at $48.50) |
How to Build Your At-Home Spa Routine
- Soak. A warm bath with salts is the relaxing first step. Make your own with our bath salt recipe, or see the bath salts and bubble bath guide. Keep water warm, not hot, and limit soaks to about 15 minutes so skin does not feel stripped.
- Scrub, once or twice a week. A sugar scrub lifts dry, flaky-looking skin on elbows, knees and legs. Follow our how to make a scrub recipes, and skip the scrub on any area that feels sensitive.
- Moisturize while skin is damp. Pat dry, leaving skin slightly damp, then apply the balm. Damp skin helps a rich balm spread thin and feel less heavy.
How to Use a Whipped Tallow Balm
- Scoop a pea-size amount with a clean, dry spatula or clean fingers. Do not let water get into the jar.
- Warm it between your fingertips until it melts, then press it into dry areas.
- On the face, use a thin layer at night as the last step. On the body, use it after a bath or shower.
- Store it below about 75 F. Whipped balms soften in heat; if it melts, it will set again in a cool place, though it may lose its whipped texture.
Patch test first: apply a small amount to the inner arm and wait 24 hours, especially if you react to honey or animal fats.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is beef tallow good for your skin?
Tallow is a rich moisturizer with fatty acids similar to the skin's own oils, so it can help dry skin feel softer and more comfortable. Research on tallow for skin is limited, so it is best used as a moisturizer, not as a replacement for studied actives.
Will tallow clog pores?
It can on some people. Tallow is heavy, and people with oily skin or skin that clogs easily may find it too rich, especially on the face. Try it on a small area first, or keep it for the body.
Do dermatologists recommend beef tallow?
Tallow has limited research behind it. The GoodRx article reviewed by a board-certified dermatologist calls early results promising but notes that most experts caution against using it in place of evidence-based skincare.
Is tallow better than retinol?
No, they do different jobs. Tallow is a moisturizer, while retinol is an active ingredient studied for the look of fine lines. They can be used in the same routine, with the balm over a retinol product on nights when your skin feels dry.
Can I use tallow balm on my face?
Yes, if your skin is dry or normal. Use a thin layer at night as your last step. If your skin is oily, use it only on dry patches or on the body.
Sources
- Boyers L. Is beef tallow good for skin? GoodRx Health, December 2025. Medically reviewed by Maria Robinson, MD, MBA.
- Ingredients, size and directions: Skin Perfection product page.
These statements have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration. These products are not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease.
About the Author
Written by Kari Thomas, cosmetic formulator and founder of Skin Perfection.