Why Tallow Is the Secret to Soft, Hydrated Skin All Winter Long
(And How I Discovered It Right Here in Wyoming)
When I first moved to Wyoming five years ago, I had no idea what real dry skin meant. Within weeks, my lips were cracking and bleeding, my face was flaking, and my hands felt like sandpaper. I tried everything — from high-end luxury moisturizers to drugstore staples like Burt’s Bees and even plain Vaseline.
But nothing worked.
Each product just created a film on top of my skin that would eventually flake off, leaving me just as dry underneath. Others left me greasy for hours, and then my skin went right back to being tight, rough, and dull. I was stuck in a cycle of constant application and zero results — and I started noticing fine lines forming faster than ever.
From A Surprise Package of Suet to Skincare Breakthrough
Then one day, everything changed — completely by accident.
When we switched butchers for our ranch, we picked up a load of beef and found several packages labeled “suet.” I wasn’t entirely sure what to do with it, so I did what any curious ranch wife would do — I started researching. That’s when I discovered the many uses of tallow, a clean, rendered fat that our ancestors used for everything from cooking to candles to skincare.
So, I decided to try making a tallow balm.
My first batch included olive oil and essential oils, but it was way too greasy. Still, my skin felt more hydrated than it had in months — so I kept experimenting. After a lot of testing, I found the perfect ratio of tallow to coconut oil to essential oils for a clean, light scent (no beef smell), a smooth buttery texture, and optimal absorption.
Now, I use tallow on my face and body morning and night, and I’ve never looked back.
What Changed
The difference was night and day.
No more flaky, tight skin
No more bleeding hands or lips
Fewer fine lines and more even tone
A healthy, hydrated glow that lasts all day
Even my husband got hooked — he uses it on his beard daily and swears his skin feels smoother than it ever has.
It honestly felt like magic after everything I’d tried… but really, it’s just science and simplicity.
The Science Behind Tallow
Tallow is made from rendered beef fat (suet) — but don’t let that fool you. It’s one of the most biocompatible moisturizers you can put on your skin. That means your skin recognizes it and absorbs it easily, rather than sitting on top like synthetic creams.
Here’s why it works so well:
Similar structure to human sebum: Tallow mimics our skin’s natural oils, so it deeply nourishes without clogging pores.
Rich in vitamins A, D, E, and K: These nutrients support cell regeneration, elasticity, and repair — essential for anti-aging and healing dry, cracked skin.
Anti-inflammatory and soothing: Ideal for conditions like eczema, psoriasis, and rosacea.
100% natural: No parabens, no preservatives, no fillers — just ingredients your body already understands.
From Our Ranch to Your Routine
We quickly realized that the amount of tallow we rendered from our steers was far more than my husband and I could use — so CR Tallow Co. was born.
We started sharing our tallow balm with family, friends, and ranch customers, and the feedback was incredible. People told us it cleared up eczema, reduced acne, and healed cracked, bleeding hands when nothing else worked.
Now, our customers use it year-round — but especially through Wyoming’s brutally dry winters, when moisture is hard to come by.
Why Tallow Is a Winter Essential
If you live in a dry or cold climate, your skin barrier is under constant stress. The wind, indoor heat, and low humidity all strip away natural oils faster than your body can replace them. That’s why most store-bought lotions stop working after a few hours — they’re water-based and evaporate quickly.
Tallow, on the other hand:
Locks in moisture for long-lasting hydration
Restores the skin’s natural lipid balance
Creates a breathable protective barrier (without clogging pores)
Supports natural collagen production for smoother, firmer skin
It’s everything your skin has been craving — simple, pure, and proven.
What’s Inside CR Tallow Balm
Just three ingredients:
100% Ranch-Raised Beef Tallow (from our cattle right here in Wyoming)
Organic Coconut Oil for a soft, spreadable texture
High-Quality Thrive Essential Oils for a clean, natural scent
That’s it. No chemicals, no additives, no mystery ingredients. Just nature doing what it does best.
The Results Speak for Themselves
From chapped lips to cracked knuckles, from postpartum stretch marks to winter-dry faces — our customers keep sharing how CR Tallow Balm has completely transformed their skin.
Whether you’re battling harsh winters, sensitive skin, or just want to switch to a natural, non-toxic routine that actually works, tallow balm is the answer you didn’t know you needed.
Ready to Experience the Difference?
Give your skin the gift of real nourishment this winter.
Shop our handcrafted CR Tallow Balm — made from ranch-raised beef tallow right here in Wyoming.