She Tried Beef Tallow for Her Dry Skin: ‘I Never Thought My Skin Could Look This Good at 55!’
Ianthe Nauro says this natural remedy worked when OTC and prescription creams failed her
Sure, we all deal with dry skin from time to time. But Ianthe Nauro, 55, found that she was increasingly suffering from sensitive skin that just didn’t seem to respond to typical over-the-counter creams or even prescription remedies. In fact, it wasn’t until she discovered a surprisingly natural remedy—anti-inflammatory beef tallow—that she finally got the relief that her irritated skin had been craving. Keep scrolling to find out how the popular skin care trend may work for you, too.
Ianthe’s skin had become drier with age
“This just doesn’t feel right,” Ianthe thought after posting to social media and using a filter. “I feel like an impostor!”
Since turning 50, the skin on Ianthe’s face was dry and splotchy, and she began noticing lots of tiny lines. Some nights, her face was so itchy she had trouble falling asleep. After wasting money on expensive face creams that did little to help and often made the issue worse, she went to her doctor, who prescribed her an itch-relief ointment for her irritated, dry skin.
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How is it possible that this doesn’t work either? Ianthe despaired after slathering on the cream for several weeks with no improvement in her skin health. I guess I just have to live with this.
Desperate, she turned to beef tallow for her skin
Fortunately, Ianthe’s son was part of a natural health group on X (formerly Twitter) that suggested applying grass-fed beef tallow, a natural moisturizer, to help heal common skin conditions.
Curious, Ianthe did a bit of research and discovered that beef tallow had been used for centuries to nourish and moisturize the skin with vitamins A, D, E and K and fatty acids. Even using a small amount strengthens the skin barrier, soothes dryness, boosts collagen production and reduces inflammation for nearly all skin types.
This sounds too good to be true…and putting beef tallow—or fat—on my face is a little gross, she thought hesitantly. But after creams, treatments and prescriptions continued to fail her, Ianthe realized she had nothing to lose.
She bought Gan Aden Farms ($23) high-grade organic beef tallow (other options are available on Amazon, or you can make your own by searching “beef tallow cream recipes” online) and began applying tallow to her face, hands and legs every night before bed. Each morning, she reapplied a smaller amount to lock in the moisture for the entire day.
The benefits of beef tallow for her dry skin were remarkable
After just three days of using beef tallow, she couldn’t believe the amazing change in her skin—she was no longer itching and her skin felt supple, smooth and hydrated.
“I’ve even stopped wearing foundation,” Itanthe says. “I never thought I’d feel so confident and that my skin would look so good that I could go bare-faced at age 55. My skin is so soft and nourished, and I can’t believe how young it feels. I never thought my skin could look this good!”
More health benefits of beef tallow
While beef tallow skin care products are trending right now, those aren’t the only way to get the benefits of this popular ingredient. Here are three more ways beef tallow can benefit your health:
It improves cholesterol
Beef tallow is a higher-quality animal fat than processed oils, so it stays more stable when heated. Because it breaks down less, it causes less inflammation, increasing “good” HDL cholesterol when used in cooking, research suggests.
It burns body fat
Studies show that taking beef tallow supplements supports fat loss. How exactly can consuming fat burn fat? It’s because tallow is a “stable fat” that slows digestion to help you feel full longer and prevents blood sugar spikes that cause cravings.
It reduces stress
Consuming beef tallow supports cortisol balance by aiding hormone production, stabilizing energy and reducing inflammation, research shows. Together, this may improve your mood and help your body better manage stress.
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This article originally appeared in the February 23, 2026, print issue of Woman’s World.
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