What is the Beef Tallow Skincare Trend?

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00:00Today we are going to be talking about the new viral skincare trend, beef tallow.

00:05Hi, I'm health reporter Sarah McCann.

00:08Every week I bring you an unusual trend that has been taking off on social media

00:13and this week is no different.

00:16Tallow is a rounded form of beef or mutton suet.

00:20To put it simply, beef tallow is animal fat

00:23and influencers on social media are swearing by it as a facial moisturiser

00:28claiming that it can boost hydration and also tackle and reduce acne.

00:33But does it really work?

00:35The beef tallow trend involves directly applying the animal fat to your face

00:40and whilst beef tallow is loaded with fatty acids that can nourish and moisturise your skin

00:47there are many downsides to this growing social media trend.

00:52Leslie Reynolds, skincare expert and co-founder of the Harley Street Skin Clinic

00:58does not recommend beef tallow for acne prone skin.

01:02Whilst Reynolds explains that beef tallow does contain some moisturising factors

01:07there are many downsides to using it as an everyday skincare product.

01:11Reynolds explains that beef tallow is a heavy product that can block pores

01:16by trapping moisture bacteria and dirt

01:19which can then lead to blackheads and sebaceous filaments.

01:24It can also trigger irritation and breakouts for those with sensitive skin

01:28as beef tallow is an unrefined animal product

01:31and hasn't gone through the rigorous tests to remove any ingredients that may damage your skin.

01:37Reynolds advises that if you want to incorporate more natural products into your skincare regime

01:42look for ingredients such as shea butter, vegetable oil and ceramides.

01:47If you want to find out more information about acne and how to look after your skin

01:52check out nhs.uk