A catch-all term for ingredients that improve how skin looks and feels — softer, smoother, more supple. The workhorse behind most moisturizers.
Locks in moisture
Traditional Use
Tallow, rendered beef or mutton fat, has been used in skincare and soap-making since medieval times and was a primary ingredient in cold creams and salves through the 19th and early 20th centuries. It was historically valued for its emollient and protective properties before being largely replaced by plant oils and synthetic alternatives.