Sacred Skin, Sacred Source: Why We Don’t Use Tallow at LoveByrd Essentials

Benéa Byrd
Jun 14
3 min read

Lately, there’s been a rise in skincare products centered around beef tallow—praised as ancestral, rich in fat-soluble vitamins, and “close to our biology.” You’ve probably seen influencers and brands touting its benefits with phrases like “natural,” “nourishing,” or “back to our roots.”

And while we always honor people seeking wellness through more conscious choices, we also feel it’s important to ask a deeper question:

Where does that nourishment come from—and what does it carry?

At LoveByrd Essentials, we believe in caring for the skin not just chemically, but energetically. Because what you place on your skin is absorbed into your body—and the body, like the Earth, holds memory.

THE RISE OF TALLOW: ANCIENT REMEDY OR MODERN BYPASS?

Beef tallow is the rendered fat from cows. It’s dense, fatty, and highly occlusive, meaning it creates a seal on the skin. It’s also abundant in vitamins A, D, E, and K, which are all undeniably beneficial.

But what’s often missing from the conversation is the origin story of that fat:

How was the animal raised?
Was it treated humanely?
Did it experience fear?
Was its life taken with respect, or with haste?

Even when the label reads “grass-fed” or “ethical,” these questions often go unanswered. And when we ignore the energetic imprint of our ingredients, we bypass the deeper truth of what we’re inviting into our body’s field.

ENERGY IS CHEMISTRY TOO

In the LoveByrd philosophy, everything we formulate is crafted with the understanding that energy is medicine—and also memory.

A balm made from the rendered fat of a being who may have experienced pain or fear carries that frequency. You might not see it on the label, but your skin—the largest organ of your body—feels it.

✧ “Your skin doesn’t just absorb ingredients—it absorbs intention.” ✧

This isn’t just about kindness to animals. It’s about cultivating harmony in every layer of our ritual—skin, soul, and source.

THE PLANT PATH: A HIGHER FREQUENCY OFFERING

Plants are Earth’s gift to humanity. They regenerate. They offer. They give without needing to suffer.

Botanical oils like rosehip, cupuaçu, babassu, shea, blue tansy, and pomegranate provide powerful nourishment—rich in antioxidants, essential fatty acids, and deep vibrational wisdom. And they do so without taking life.

We don’t use tallow in our skincare because we believe there’s a gentler, kinder, more aligned way to heal.

We trust the plants. We trust the Earth. We trust the sacred codes written into both.

✧ “We choose ingredients that are not only effective—but energetically clean.” ✧

IT’S NOT ABOUT PERFECTION—IT’S ABOUT PRESENCE

This post isn’t meant to shame or condemn. If tallow has served you well or been part of your healing, we honor that.

But we do invite you to tune in.

Pause before the next trend pulls you in. Ask:

How does this product feel in your body?
What story does this ingredient carry?
Are you feeding your skin something truly aligned—or simply something convenient?

At LoveByrd Essentials, we’re not trend chasers. We’re truth-tenders.

We craft with care, intention, and sacred reciprocity. "These are not trends. This is timeless knowing."

BEAUTY WITHOUT HARM IS POSSIBLE

If you’ve been searching for skincare that aligns with your values—one that soothes your skin and your spirit—you’re in the right place.

Our offerings are 100% botanical, high-frequency, cruelty-free, and made with reverence for all forms of life. You’ll never find animal-derived fats in our jars, because we believe true radiance doesn’t require sacrifice.