Grass-Fed New Zealand Tallow: Why Sourcing Matters in Skincare
By Glow Ritual
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When tallow is the heart of a face cream, where it comes from matters. Here's why we source grass-fed tallow from New Zealand, and what that means for the jar on your bathroom shelf.
What is tallow, exactly?
Tallow is purified fat from cattle. In skincare it's valued because its fatty acids are similar to the lipids your own skin uses to hold moisture in. That's why tallow creams can feel so nourishing on dry, tight or changing skin.
Why grass-fed?
What cattle eat affects the fat they produce. Studies of grass-fed beef have found differences in fatty acid profile compared with grain-fed beef, including higher levels of omega-3 fatty acids and conjugated linoleic acid (CLA). We choose grass-fed tallow because we want the best possible starting ingredient for a cream you'll use every day.
Why New Zealand?
New Zealand is known for pasture-based farming, with cattle raised outdoors on grass. Our tallow is sourced from pasture-raised, grass-fed New Zealand cattle, which gives us a consistent, high-quality fat to build our formula around.
From pasture to jar
- Sourced: grass-fed tallow from pasture-raised New Zealand cattle.
- Whipped: blended with 4% niacinamide, squalane, shea butter, olive oil, vitamin E and vanilla extract at a specialist cosmetic biotech manufacturer in China, keeping the whipping process below 46°C for a smooth, airy texture.
- Owned and created: on the Sunshine Coast, Australia, where Glow Ritual was founded with one goal: nourishing simplicity.
See the science behind our whip for more on the process.
Good sourcing isn't the whole story
Great tallow on its own is still heavy. That's why we didn't stop at sourcing. We whipped it with squalane for a velvety, non-greasy feel and added niacinamide for modern skincare benefits, so it's rich, deeply hydrating and never greasy. Read why we're not your kitchen-made tallow cream.
What to check when buying tallow skincare
- Sourcing: does the brand say where its tallow comes from and how the cattle are raised?
- Manufacturing: is it made by a cosmetic manufacturer, or rendered at home?
- Formula: is it tallow alone, or tallow plus ingredients that make it pleasant to use daily?
- Texture: will you actually want to use it every morning under makeup?
- Guarantee: can you try it risk-free?
More buying tips in buying a grass-fed tallow moisturiser online.
Try Glow Ritual
Skin Longevity Whipped Tallow Face Cream: grass-fed New Zealand tallow + 4% niacinamide + squalane. Free Australian shipping and a 30-day money-back guarantee.
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FAQ
Is Glow Ritual's tallow Australian?
Glow Ritual is an Australian-owned brand from the Sunshine Coast. Our tallow is sourced from pasture-raised, grass-fed New Zealand cattle.
Where is Glow Ritual manufactured?
Our cream is whipped at a specialist cosmetic biotech manufacturer in China using a temperature-controlled process.
Does grass-fed tallow make a difference?
Research on grass-fed beef shows differences in fatty acid profile compared with grain-fed. We choose grass-fed tallow as the best starting point, then build a modern formula around it.
