Formulating with Tallow

Beef tallow has made a big comeback in natural skincare — and for good reason. Long used by our ancestors and now rediscovered through social media trends, tallow is packed with skin-loving properties. But formulating with it also comes with unique considerations - for many formulators, the biggest challenge is its smell.

If you’ve ever been curious about using this traditional, skin-nourishing ingredient but felt unsure about how to prepare it properly, how to manage its odor, or how to incorporate it into elegant modern formulations, this class is for you.

This exclusive class is your opportunity to learn directly from our professional cosmetic scientist, who will guide you through the true potential of tallow in skincare.

You’ll discover why this ancient ingredient has become a modern trend, how it compares to our skin’s natural sebum, and how to formulate creams and balms with a beautiful skin feel — without the unwanted scent —giving you the clarity and confidence to work with it successfully.

You’ll discover:

✨ Discover why tallow is trending again and what formulators need to understand to use it effectively in modern skincare.

🧬 Learn how tallow compares to skin’s natural sebum and how this influences product feel, compatibility, and performance.

🌿 Explore the key skin benefits of tallow, along with the potential drawbacks formulators should be aware of.

👃 Learn how to prepare tallow for cosmetic use and create products with minimal odour.

🧴 Understand how to formulate creams and balms with tallow to achieve stable products with a rich yet elegant skin feel.

🧪 Use practical formulation templates for balms, body butters, lotion bars and emulsions to make developing tallow-based products quick and straightforward.

⚗️ Learn how to successfully emulsify tallow, including the most suitable emulsifiers and thickeners and the key differences compared with standard emulsification methods.

🔧 Learn how to troubleshoot common formulation challenges when working with tallow, including graininess, texture issues, and unwanted odour.

🌙 Receive two professional formulations: an Emulsified Foot Butter to soften dryness, ease tired feet and help reduce odour, and a Nourishing Night Serum for deep overnight moisturisation.

This is a must-attend class for any formulator eager to work confidently with this trending ingredient. You’ll gain practical, evidence-based insights that go beyond what you’ll find on Instagram or TikTok — and leave with the skills to create beautiful, effective tallow-based products.

👉 You’ll receive:
 🎥 Access to the on-demand video class presented by Cosmetic Chemist, Nicole Vorster. 
📑 A downloadable copy of the presentation slides.
📘 A full transcript of the class to keep and review whenever you need it.

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