How to Build a Natural Skincare Routine with Tallow (A Step-by-Step Guide)
One of the most common questions we hear is: "I love your products, but how do I actually use them together?" It's a great question — because building a skincare routine from scratch can feel overwhelming, especially when you're switching from conventional products to natural alternatives.
The good news? A tallow-based routine is actually simpler than most conventional routines. Fewer products, fewer ingredients, and a straightforward daily rhythm.
Here's how to build yours.
Step 1: Cleanse Gently
Every good routine starts with clean skin — but "clean" doesn't mean stripped. Harsh foaming cleansers can leave skin feeling tight and dry.
Our Lemonade Moisturizing Tallow Face Cleanser is made to remove dirt, oil, and makeup and leave skin feeling soft, not squeaky. It's gentle enough for daily use.
How to use: Massage onto damp skin morning and night. Rinse with lukewarm (not hot) water and pat dry.
Step 2: Optional extras
These steps are optional, if you like them in your routine:
- Magnesium Meadow Tallow Balm: Apply Magnesium Meadow Tallow Balm to areas you want to give a little extra attention.
- For the under-eye area: Gently tap on Tallow Under Eye Cream with your ring finger.
- For dry patches or rough texture: Use a tallow sugar scrub once or twice a week on damp skin, then rinse.
Step 3: Moisturize
This is where tallow really belongs in a daily routine. After cleansing (and any optional extras), apply a thin layer of whipped tallow lotion to help lock in moisture.
- For face and body: Our Whipped Sandalwood Vanilla Tallow Lotion is our most popular everyday moisturizer.
- For sensitive skin: Sensitive Bliss Whipped Tallow Lotion is made without fragrance.
- For a lighter daytime option: Any of our whipped tallow lotions work well — a little goes a long way.
How to use: Apply a small amount to clean, slightly damp skin. Start with less than you think you need — tallow is concentrated and absorbs well.
Step 4: Zinc Tallow Outdoor Lotion, for days you want a richer full-body lotion
For outdoor days, or anytime you want a richer full-body lotion in a pump, use Zinc Tallow Outdoor Lotion. It is a 4 oz pump lotion made with grass-fed tallow, organic olive oil, carrot seed oil, non-nano zinc oxide, and cocoa powder for a light cocoa scent and tint. $34.99. Handmade in small batches in the USA by Liberato Tallow.
How to use: Pump a small amount into your hands and massage into skin. Store in a cool area.
Your Simple Daily Routine Summary
| Time | Step | Product |
|---|---|---|
| Morning | Cleanse | Lemonade Moisturizing Tallow Face Cleanser |
| Morning | Optional (eyes) | Tallow Under Eye Cream |
| Morning | Moisturize | Whipped tallow lotion of choice |
| Morning | Outdoor / full-body | Zinc Tallow Outdoor Lotion |
| Evening | Cleanse | Lemonade Moisturizing Tallow Face Cleanser |
| Evening | Optional (eyes) | Tallow Under Eye Cream |
| Evening | Moisturize | Whipped tallow lotion of choice |
| As needed | Exfoliate | Sugar scrub (1–2x/week) |
| As needed | Optional balm | Magnesium Meadow Tallow Balm |
Tips for Switching to a Tallow Routine
- Transition gradually. If you're coming from conventional products, your skin may take 1–2 weeks to adjust. That's normal.
- Less is more. Tallow products are concentrated. You need far less product than you would with water-based lotions.
- Listen to your skin. If something feels too heavy, use less. If your skin feels dry, apply to damp skin to lock in extra moisture.
- Be consistent. A simple routine used regularly is easier to keep up than a long one.
Building a natural skincare routine doesn't have to be complicated. With a handful of tallow-based products, you can keep your routine short and give your skin the moisture it likes.