beef fat for post shave

Have any of you ever seen (maybe on social media ads) these topical products that made for deep moisturizing benefit made with beef fat tallow or bison tallow? Some other common ingredients I have seen mixed with tallow are honey or royal jelly, olive oil, and maybe some others. Anyways, for as much as tallow versus veggie soaps were such a vibrant and passionate discussion, I stubbled across these ads over the holidays and asked myself, why hadn't I seen much on if we should use the beef fat not just for the soap but maybe for the after shave routine. 

Since I have dry skin, especially during these cooler and drier months, my skin is bit more in need of something. I notice how quickly my lip may crack if I am not constantly putting something on it. I figured I would give a couple of these products a buy and just got them. The plan is to use them after my next shave in place of my kokum/mango butter and maybe ever try skipping aftershave altogether at least once. They advertise these product mixtures as pretty concentrated so they say to use a small amount and spread evenly. There wasn't a note on if they suggest dry or wet skin but maybe I will try both ways. The brand I got was from Van Man and its called Tallow and Honey Balm classic. I'll report back soon with my thoughts after my next couple of shaves. Stay well and happy new year everyone.

Most of the fats used in skin care products are lower molecular weight products that are liquid at room temperature rather than beef fat/tallow that is hard. Some typical ingredients are coconut oil, jojoba oil, kokum butter, fish oil, avocado oil, olive oil, flax seed oil, etc.

In the winter time I usually use Declaration Grooming's unscented liniment for my final post shave product. It's great stuff. It always leaves my skin feeling soft and supple all day long. It might have something to do with the bison tallow in it. A little goes a long way too. I also have a new product from the The Sudsy Soapery on the way to try. It's a balm with beef tallow as one of the main ingredients. As soon as I get to use it a few times I will come back to post my findings here.

Hello zaclikestoshave . Obviously I don't know you or your skin but I would like to suggest to you or anyone who suffers from dry skin that there may be a systemic issue involved. If you only have the issue in the winter, you work outdoors, etc. then you may need some topical help. I have the dry lip issue but it is because the humidity in my apartment is way too low. However, if you are constantly battling dry skin( or cracked heels, dandruff, etc.) there are many things that can cause this: thyroid problems, vitamin D deficiency (very common for anyone living above the 40th latitude), vitamin E deficiency, kidney issues or liver issues. There are simple blood tests for all these things. For me, it was a thyroid and vitamin E issue.

If none of those things are at issue, then a good tallow based soap and maybe a balm should be more than enough for most people. A tallow balm seems like overkill unless there is an underlying issue.


Let me apologize in advance if I have overstepped my bounds.

LOVE beef tallow...cooking a couple steaks in it as I type.

LOVE beef tallow...cooking a couple steaks in it as I type. 

Pics or it didn't happen

LOVE beef tallow...cooking a couple steaks in it as I type. 

Pics or it didn't happen 

That ship has sailed, Dave...

Beef tallow is more than a little useful and a close friend of mine makes her own tallow from her own beef. Claim it is a miracle for problem skin.  Our very own Celestino turned me on to Raw Shea Butter several years back and I’ve found it to be more than fantastic.  It really helps my hands while involved with aquatic stuff.  Fishing, guiding whitewater, etc. application is a wee bit greasy but it absorbs in quickly and forms for all intents and purposes a “glove” that keeps my hands from becoming dry, chapped, waterlogged, etc.  additionally we have found it to be a killer for diaper rash, clearing it up overnight.  At my age it may be my diaper rash before long.  
Every morning after a shave I use it as a skin conditioner and it feels remarkably silky after absorbed. A very little dab will do.

What brand of Raw Shea Butter are you buying, if I may ask please?

I recommend to look up the Comedogenic Scale for any new butter, fat or oil you put on your face.  

Some can clog pores easily.