Although it’s usually reserved for Yorkshire puddings or roast potatoes, beef dripping is the latest ingredient to be hailed by Gen Z as a ‘miracle’ skincare solution.
The new trend has spawned hundreds of TikTok videos in which young people smear their faces with tallow, a type of fat made from cow meat or sheep fat.
The hack promises to reduce acne and eczema and promote ‘beautiful, glowing skin’.
Influencer @wellhealthylife claimed she is often mistaken for facial filler thanks to the unusual ingredient.
“If you had told me a year ago that I would be rubbing beef fat on my face, I would have thought you were crazy,” she admitted in a video.
Although usually reserved for Yorkshire puddings or roast potatoes, beef dripping is the latest ingredient to be used as skin care by Generation Z.
‘I’m almost thirty years old and my skin looks better now than when I was 21. Everyone thinks I have Botox and fillers, but I don’t.
‘I call this type Botox because it does exactly the same thing, but it doesn’t cost hundreds of euros.
“I think a big reason for all the premature aging we’re seeing is the fact that all of our skincare products are absolutely full of chemicals.”
She then said that the beef fat gave her ‘beautiful, radiant skin’.
In another, one woman under the bill @the_kiddos_123 claiming it is ‘perfect’ for dry and sensitive skin and praising its ‘collagen boosting’ effect.
‘This stuff does wonders for the skin’, another video from @jasmijnalisha___ enthusiastic. ‘The texture of your skin will be phenomenal.’
Elsewhere, influencer @holistichealinglucy said it feels ‘hydrating’ on the skin.
Earlier this year, Kourtney Kardashian’s brand launched, Pusheven recommended the product, saying it can “promote a healthy skin barrier.”
The skincare hack Gen Z loves promises to reduce acne and eczema and promote ‘beautiful, glowing skin’
The new trend has spawned hundreds of TikTok videos in which young people smear their faces with tallow – a type of fat made from cow meat or sheep fat.
Beef tallow also used to be the fat used to fry McDonald’s fries, before the franchise switched to using vegetable oil
TikTokers touting the benefits of beef dripping suggest using the product as a moisturizer on skin that hasn’t been washed.
A number of brands have popped up online that sell tallow in bottles. One brand, called Fat Cow skincare, has racked up more than 31,000 likes on the app.
Their £39.99 moisturizer is described on their website as ‘a hero ingredient that syncs with your skin’s natural sebum’ and claims to be ‘different from plant oils’ – those found in conventional skincare products.
While some brands are capitalizing on the ‘miracle’ skin ingredient, other brands have even offered their own ‘recipes’, revealing the best ways to turn the beef tallow into a facial product.
Instead of going to a drugstore, you can buy beef dripping from the source from the butchers.
Overall, users are divided on the trend, with some skeptical about how beef dripping can be beneficial over other products or ingredients.
Although the evidence is largely lacking, there is one study suggested that using beef tallow on the skin could be irritating and also lead to photosensitivity.
Others have complained about the product’s smell, which is, perhaps predictably, reminiscent of beef.
New York City-based dermatologist Dr. Hadley King previously told DailyMail.com that ‘beef tallow will have moisturizing properties, but there are many alternatives that are not tested on animals and plant-based products will contain more antioxidants and anti-inflammatory properties. properties.’
“Animal products will contain fewer antioxidants and anti-inflammatory properties compared to plant products,” the Manhattan dermatologist advised.
Overall, users are divided on the ‘miracle’ skin ingredient, with some skeptical about how beef dripping can be beneficial over other products or ingredients.
Following the reactions to well-watched clips, some have expressed skepticism about the so-called ‘miracle’ skin treatment
Beef tallow can also disrupt the skin barrier because it is rich in oleic acid, and dermatologists suggest oils rich in linoleic acid.
“I would recommend a product instead of a piece of beef fat that could potentially have bacterial contamination,” said Dr. King on people making their own moisturizers.
‘Many people are looking for options that are cruelty-free, sustainable and ‘clean’, and beef tallow is not one of them.
‘A well-designed moisturizer also contains humectants and has more antioxidant and anti-inflammatory properties.’
Following the reactions to well-watched clips, some have expressed skepticism about the so-called ‘miracle’ skin treatment.
One commenter wrote: ‘It’s yet another overpriced ‘miracle skincare’ sensation that plays on people’s fears around skin conditions like eczema and acne.’
A second wrote: ‘People should please use their common sense. Don’t put cow fat on your face, just stop consuming dairy.’