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TikTokers are slathering beef fat on their faces, and dermatologists are alarmed

Jason Weisberger
Jun 02, 2025
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Holy cow, Batman! People are rubbing beef tallow all over themselves.

Despite the advice shared by dermatologists, some people are using rendered beef fat as a new skin care product. Essentially, they are wiping cow oil all over themselves. Tallow does leave a barrier of oil on your skin that traps in moisture, but it also cau…

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