Every skin type is unique and deserves an approach that suits it. If your face becomes oily by midday or your makeup melts away within hours, then it's common to think that you might have oily skin. But this concern comes from the lack of knowledge.
The truth is that your oily skin is actually dehydrated and overcompensating. So, how can you balance oily skin without making it worse? The answer is fat-based, nutrient-rich tallow skincare. We know what you’re thinking: “fat on an oily face?” Will it not cause more breakouts? Will it not leave my skin greasy?
But trust us, tallow's unique composition makes it an essential ingredient in natural oil control skincare. At FATCO, we're busting the myths about tallow-based products for oily skin and why this ancient ingredient deserves a place in your skincare routine. Let's get started!
What Causes Oily Skin?
To get that oil-free skin, many people use harsh cleansers and alcohol-based toners that strip away the skin's natural oils. This damages the skin's natural barrier. Your skin goes into panic mode, losing water and producing more sebum to protect itself. Oily skin is the result of extra sebum production in the sebaceous glands, which leads to congestion and breakouts. Some common triggers are:
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Over-cleansing or skipping moisturizer
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Changes in hormones
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Getting stressed or having a poor diet
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Dehydration of the outer skin layer
Why Use Oil to Balance Oil?
It sounds weird, but fats like tallow replicate the skin's natural oils. The right fats can actually rebalance sebum levels. The oil cleansing method works on a simple principle: like dissolves like.
Tallow skincare for oily skin helps:
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Dissolve excess surface oil and impurities
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Lock in skin's moisture without clogging pores
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Signal the skin to slow down overproduction
That's why tallow has become a trusted ancestral ingredient in skincare for oily skin.
The Science Behind How Tallow Works for Oily Skin
Tallow is rich in fatty acids and vitamins. All of these support healing the natural skin barrier. Here's how it works:
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It mimics the skin's natural oils, helping rebalance the oil's normal output.
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Tallow repairs the barrier by filling micro-gaps in the skin and prevents water loss.
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Lastly, it nourishes good bacteria that keep the pores clean.
Tallow benefits for oily skin are beyond hydrating and moisturizing. They create an environment where your skin heals and flourishes.
Choosing the Right Products for Oily Skin
If you've just started exploring tallow-based skincare, then it's best to start light. You need to choose products that are designed to control oil and repair the damaged barrier.
1. FATCO's Cleansing Oil for Oily Skin
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Use it when removing sunscreen or makeup. It helps balance sebum.
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The oil cleansing method helps dissolve impurities.
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It doesn't strip the natural oils of the skin, leaving the skin soft.
Browse our website to find out which cleansing balm or face oil fits your routine.
2. Myrrhaculous Face Cream
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A lightweight tallow moisturizer with myrrh and frankincense.
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Keeps skin matte and calm and restores hydration.
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Ideal night cream for people with oily or combination skin.
Learn more about FATCO's tallow-based Myrrhaculous Face Cream.
Common Questions About Tallow for Oily Skin
1. Will tallow clog pores?
No. Tallow's composition replicates human sebum. It absorbs and cleanses rather than blocking pores.
2. Can tallow make you break out?
Tallow does not cause breakouts. Tallow can help soothe irritated skin, calm inflammation, and restore the natural skin barrier.
3. How to balance oily skin naturally?
Using tallow-based products for oily skin can help balance the skin's natural oil. Other than that, you can avoid over-washing, hydrate it properly, and use moisturizers that have a lot of nutrients.
4. Does tallow make skin purge?
Switching to tallow-based natural skincare might cause your skin to react. It's merely a brief healing period that helps clear out blockages from clogged pores.
5. Why did people stop using tallow?
Tallow was an important part of skincare for centuries. As modern skincare moved towards lab-made products, tallow was left behind.
6. Is tallow good for your face?
Yes, it helps repair, protect, and moisturize, making it an ideal product for all skin types.
7. Is tallow good for acne-prone skin?
Yes. Tallow helps balance oil production, soothe inflamed skin, and restore the skin barrier. Regular use can lessen breakouts and improve acne-prone skin.
8. Does tallow actually help your skin?
Tallow is rich in vitamins A, D, E, and K that help rebuild and heal your skin naturally.
The FATCO Routine for Oily Skin
A simple, consistent skincare routine for oily skin with FATCO's products can work wonders. Here's what you can do:
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Use FATCO's Cleansing Oil for Oily Skin to cleanse every night.
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Lock in moisture with the Myrrhaculous Face Cream. It's the best face cream for oily skin.
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Apply a clay mask or steam facial weekly.
This routine guarantees 100% sebum balance and moisturized skin.
Your Skin Isn’t Oily; It Needs Nourishment
“I always thought tallow would make my skin greasy. Turns out it balanced it. Now my T-zone doesn’t shine, and my cheeks feel hydrated.”
This is the difference FATCO’s tallow-based products have made in skincare for our customers with oily skin. A consistent routine can give your skin the time to heal and relearn balance. Tallow-based products are designed to protect, repair, and make your skin glow naturally.
Take the first step and get that glowing skin naturally with FATCO’s tallow-based products.