Whipped Tallow

When it comes to crafting tallow for skincare, the rendering method makes all the difference. Wet rendering—the process of simmering fat with water and salt to strip away impurities—is often used to create a product that is pure white, odorless, and more visually “refined.” While this might appeal to certain aesthetics, it comes at a cost: wet rendering can denature the delicate fatty acids and nutrients that give tallow its powerful healing properties. The very compounds that soothe eczema, repair dry or irritated skin, and calm diaper rash can be compromised through this high-moisture, repeated purification process. At Wicked Wax and Tallow, we take a different approach. We believe in preserving the integrity of the ingredient—starting with leaf fat, the prized suet that surrounds the kidneys of the cow, known for its high nutrient content. We render it dry, low, and slow, without added water or salt, and carefully filter the result to maintain purity without stripping away what makes tallow so special. The result is a rich, nourishing balm that honors the traditions of natural skincare and delivers the full benefit of this time-tested ingredient.