From Ancestral Wisdom to Your Bathroom Cabinet
Long before skincare was commercialised — before lab-made serums, synthetics, and supermarket shelves — we looked to nature. We relied on ingredients that were close to the earth. Whole. Functional. Intentional.
One of the most powerful ingredients in that ancestral toolkit?
Tallow.
At Reclaim, we’re not trying to reinvent skincare.
We’re bringing it back home.
What Is Tallow?
Tallow is rendered fat from grass-fed cattle — traditionally used not just in cooking, but in healing salves, moisturisers, and wound balms for centuries.
Unlike modern moisturisers made with water, emulsifiers, and synthetic oils, tallow is:
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Nutrient-dense
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Skin-compatible
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Deeply nourishing
It’s a whole ingredient.
One your skin recognises.
The History — And Why It Still Works
Ancestral cultures across the world — from Europe to the Middle East — used animal fats as the base for their skincare. Why? Because they worked. They sealed moisture. Protected in harsh climates. Healed chapped, wounded, and weather-worn skin.
Modern skincare has attempted to replace these ingredients with lab-based alternatives. But no synthetic oil comes close to the nutrient density, absorption profile, and healing capabilities of tallow.
Why We Still Choose Tallow Today
1. It’s bioavailable.
Tallow is molecularly similar to human sebum — your skin’s natural oil. That means it absorbs easily, doesn’t clog pores, and nourishes at a cellular level.
2. It’s rich in skin-essential vitamins.
Grass-fed tallow contains:
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Vitamin A (heals and smooths)
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Vitamin D (anti-inflammatory)
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Vitamin E (cell repair and hydration)
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Vitamin K (boosts elasticity)
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Vitamin B12 (reduces redness and pigmentation)
These are nutrients your skin craves — not synthetic derivatives, but the real thing.
3. It’s deeply healing.
Tallow has natural anti-inflammatory and antimicrobial properties, making it ideal for:
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Sensitive skin
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Eczema-prone skin
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Barrier damage
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Acne scarring
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Dry, flaky skin
Isn’t Tallow Greasy? Not Ours.
Tallow has a reputation — often misunderstood. When carefully rendered, triple-filtered, and blended with lightweight oils like jojoba or camellia, it becomes light, soft, and easily absorbed.
At Reclaim, we’ve perfected the blend:
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Silky texture
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Zero stickiness
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Quick absorption
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Long-lasting hydration
Our Modern Twist — Blending Ancestral Wisdom With Botanical Alchemy
We honour the power of tallow — but we also know plants bring their own magic.
That’s why we pair our tallow with:
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Jojoba oil: Regulates oil production and supports barrier repair
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Mandarin, bergamot or lavender: For aroma, calm, and additional skin benefits
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Blue tansy or vanilla: For antioxidant power and a subtle scent that uplifts, not overwhelms
The result?
A balm that feels luxurious, smells grounding, and works in harmony with your biology.
Why We Don’t Use Water, Fillers, or Preservatives
Most mainstream skincare is 60–80% water. It’s diluted, which is why you need more product and get less results. Water-based creams also require preservatives to prevent mould — many of which disrupt hormones and inflame the skin.
We don’t do any of that.
Reclaim balms are:
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Waterless
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Preservative-free
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Highly concentrated
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Small batch and hand-poured
That means every jar is potent and pure. A little goes a long way.
Our Tallow Sourcing Standards
We only use grass-fed, pasture-raised, Australian beef suet — the most nutrient-rich part of the animal, carefully rendered at low heat to preserve its integrity.
We honour the animal. We honour the earth. And we honour your skin.
Who Is Tallow Skincare For?
It’s for anyone who’s tired of the cycle. The shelf of products. The flare-ups. The false promises.
We’ve seen tallow balms transform skin that has:
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Reacted to every mainstream brand
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Been stripped by actives
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Been dulled by stress or hormonal shifts
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Become dependent on harsh treatments
The Ritual of Reclaim
This isn’t just a balm. It’s a return.
To ancient rhythms.
To daily rituals that nourish, not overwhelm.
Apply slowly. Breathe deeply. Let your body absorb the simplicity.
It will remember.
Reclaim What Your Skin Always Knew
We’re not here to disrupt the industry.
We’re here to rebuild trust between you and your skin.
Tallow isn’t new.
But in this world — it might be exactly what we need.
