Skincare was never my priority. Then, I moved to the desert.
Growing up on the east coast, my skin enjoyed the benefits of living in a humid environment for decades. Then in 2022, my family started a new chapter in New Mexico (the Land of Enchantment!) - and while I loved the change, my skin did not. I needed a new approach.
I tried moisturizers of all kinds. Cult favorites, celebrity brands, drugstore staples - none could combat the dry desert air and intense sun exposure endured at 5300ft.
Frustrated by the ways my skin seemed to be rapidly changing and aging, I finally tried an unconventional ingredient that was actually effective, leaving my skin hydrated, soft and glowing.
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From the Earth,
for your body
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Tallow is fat rendered for cosmetic use.
I decided to give beef tallow balm a try. The benefits of tallow have been widely known for centuries, and right now it’s having a moment - but I couldn’t believe everything I was hearing until I tried it out for myself. After a month of consistent use, the results were in: my face and hands were the softest they’d been since I’d moved to the southwest, and problem areas of my skin had cleared up completely. I was thrilled.
Soon after, I discovered that my trusted local butcher shop sold high quality tallow from grass-fed cows. I knew right away that I wanted to make my own skincare and share it with others; thus, Dael was born.
“SKIN — THE LARGEST ORGAN OF THE BODY — FUNCTIONS AS THE NECESSARY INTERFACE BETWEEN THE INTERNAL AND THE EXTERNAL ENVIRONMENT.” - Plant oils study (PubMed)
100% GRASS-FED BEEF TALLOW
I get it, the word “beef” doesn’t usually appear in skincare. However, this ancient ingredient has been used in self-care products for millennia (literally). Our ancestors knew what they were doing, and modern science backs them up: tallow sourced from grass-fed cows on regenerative farms is packed with beneficial vitamins and fatty acids necessary for retaining skin health and elasticity. Plus, its biocompatibility with the makeup of our own skin makes it incredibly effective at permeating and delivering all of these valuable properties. Tallow contains the building blocks for a strong and effective skin barrier, which we now know to be essential to our health.
NATURAL BOTANICAL OILS
It’s no secret that botanical oils have the potential to deliver huge benefits. Pomegranate and prickly pear are proven to contain high levels of antioxidants, which we desperately need to keep our skin healthy and combat the effects of aging. However, most plant oil applications remain on top of the skin, unable to permeate the skin barrier in order for us to receive the anti-oxidative, anti-inflammatory and anti-microbial benefits. Since tallow has a high level of permeability when applied to the skin, we can be confident that all of these beneficial properties are being effectively delivered below the skin’s surface for maximum benefit to our body (and mind).
CHEMICAL AND FRAGRANCE-FREE
When we know better, we do better — and the science is clear when it comes to chemicals and fragrances in our skincare. The irritants and allergens we encounter in commercially produced skincare products are known to cause inflammation and auto-immune responses in our bodies. Ever hear “skin is our largest organ”? Everything applied on our skin has the potential to enter our bloodstream, so it’s imperative to pay attention to the ingredient list and use clean, simple products. I never use synthetic fragrances of any kind, and I source each ingredient ethically from local sources whenever possible. I’m 100% confident in the products I make. Your skin will eat it up.