Before modern skincare, people used nature’s simple ingredients to care for their skin. Tallow, a vitamin-rich fat from grass-fed animals, was a favorite among the ancient Greeks, Romans, and Egyptians for its deep hydration and protection. They used it as an all-purpose balm for dry skin, rough weather, and even wound care. Made by gently rendering animal fat, tallow’s nourishing qualities are close to our skin’s own oils, making it deeply moisturizing and easy to absorb.

Today, as skincare has become filled with hormone disruptors and synthetic ingredients you can’t pronounce, we’re returning to this age-old remedy. At Silk Tallow, we’re reviving the pure, natural power of tallow for skincare that’s simple, effective, and as wholesome as it was centuries ago.

My journey with skincare has been a lifelong quest to find what truly works for me. I've never been a fan of heavy make-up on my face. I'm always looking for a natural glow that feels effortless. Like many others, I was constantly searching for a moisturizer that would make my skin look and feel healthy.

During my student exchange in South Korea, I was introduced to the world of K-beauty, where skincare is practically a way of life. The buzz around the famous 10-Step Korean Skincare Routine was impossible to ignore. I tried it out, hoping to achieve that “glass skin” glow everyone raved about. But instead of radiant skin, I ended up with more breakouts and irritation. It felt like I was overloading my skin with too many products, none of which seemed to help. Back in Amsterdam, I was faced with shelves full of skincare options, but most were packed with chemicals, preservatives, and synthetic ingredients. My skin was sensitive, reactive, and nothing I tried gave me the results I wanted. I realized what I truly needed was a simple, natural solution, something that worked with my skin, not against it.

That’s when I started researching traditional skincare remedies. I came across tallow, a natural ingredient used for centuries, and something clicked. I loved the idea of going back to basics, using an ingredient that’s not only pure but deeply nourishing. I realized that in a world full of overly processed beauty products, something simple and natural was exactly what my skin—and others—needed.

So, I started Silk Tallow, a skincare line based on 100% grass-fed beef tallow. My mission is to offer an alternative to synthetic, mass-produced products and bring back the beauty of natural, sustainable skincare. Every jar is crafted in The Netherlands with care, freshly hand made in small batches, just like skincare used to be. It’s about more than just a product; it’s about respecting nature and giving your skin the nourishment it deserves. Using ingredients that mimic your skin’s natural oils, helping to hydrate and protect without clogging pores.

What sets Silk Tallow apart? It’s simple: no chemicals, no mass production—just clean, natural skincare that respects your skin and the environment. Every jar is sustainably sourced, and it’s all about bringing timeless, effective skincare back into the spotlight.

With love,

Sterre ♡
Founder Silk Tallow