Ancient Skincare for Modern Babies: Why I Choose Tallow

I was lucky enough to have my granddaughter sleep over the other night—she’s only 18 months old and had never slept away from her mom until that night. And let me just say… she was amazing. I was expecting at least one middle-of-the-night meltdown, but she was so calm, sweet, and happy.

I was getting her ready for bed—massaging her little legs and cheeks with tallow balm, brushing her hair, just soaking up every moment. When we found out my daughter was pregnant, I went into full-on research mode. I knew my grandbaby wasn’t going to have a single toxic thing on her skin if I had anything to say about it. And that’s how my entire baby and maternity line was born—because if I wasn’t going to trust store-bought products for her, I knew other moms, grandmas, and caregivers would want better options too.

So today, I want to share why tallow is the one thing I trust for my granddaughter’s skin—why I think every baby deserves this kind of care—and how it’s been used for generations to keep skin soft, healthy, and safe.

Why Baby Skin Needs Extra Love (And Why Most Baby Lotions Are Failing Them)

When a baby is born, their skin is often covered in vernix caseosa—a creamy, protective layer made of fats, proteins, and water. Vernix plays a critical role while they’re in the womb, keeping their skin moisturized, shielding it from amniotic fluid, and helping to build a healthy skin barrier. But once they’re born and that vernix is wiped away, their skin is suddenly left exposed and vulnerable—which is why babies are prone to dryness, irritation, and sensitivity.

That’s where tallow comes in. Tallow naturally mirrors many of the nourishing, protective qualities of vernix, with rich, bioavailable fats and essential vitamins that support and protect a baby’s delicate skin in a way that feels familiar to their body—unlike synthetic creams and lotions.

And yet, when you look at the ingredient list on most baby lotions? It’s a chemical salad.

Things like:

• Fragrance (which sounds harmless but often hides phthalates and hormone disruptors)

• Petroleum-based oils (from the same crude oil used to make gasoline—no thanks)

• Synthetic emulsifiers and preservatives (linked to irritation and potential long-term health issues)

Now imagine putting that on a baby’s sensitive skin every single day. That’s a hard no.

Tallow: The OG Baby Skincare

Before store shelves were packed with baby lotions, tallow was what people trusted for baby skin—and for good reason.

• Biologically close to human skin—because it’s animal-based, tallow mimics the natural oils in our skin better than any plant oil or synthetic cream, making it the most effective moisturizer for delicate baby skin.

• Full of healthy fats (like stearic and oleic acid) that hydrate, protect, and soothe sensitive, rash-prone skin.

• Rich in fat-soluble vitamins A, D, E, and K that support skin healing and development—essential for babies.

• Protects the skin barrier and microbiome, helping to prevent dryness, eczema, and irritation.

• No fillers, no preservatives, no chemicals—just pure, natural nourishment their skin recognizes and knows how to use.

There is nothing else that matches tallow for baby skin—because nothing else is this close to what their skin naturally needs.

How I Use Tallow for My Granddaughter

Since the day she was born, tallow has been the only thing we’ve ever needed for her skin.

For diaper rash, I use my Nubum Diaper Rash Cream—it’s thick, rich, and actually helps her skin heal, not just cover it up. Most of the time, it’s gone by morning.

For dry patches or sensitive skin, I use my Nude Tallow Whip—unscented and gentle enough to use all over, from little cheeks to toes. It’s been perfect for eczema spots, flaky skin, and anything that needs extra love.

When she had cradle cap, I massaged a little Nude Tallow into her scalp before bath time—it softened everything up and made it easy to brush out.

And for breastfeeding moms, my Ta ta tallow nipple balm is amazing for soothing sore, cracked nipples, and because it’s 100% natural, you don’t need to wipe it off before nursing. You can even use Tata on lips or any dry, cracked skin—it’s a total multi-purpose balm that works for both mom and baby.

Honestly, tallow has replaced every other product we would have needed—simple, natural, and effective.

Making the Switch (And Why It’s Easier Than You Think)

Try our tallow baby box for a full size sample of each product.

If you’re reading this and thinking, “Okay, but is it actually easy to use?”—YES. Tallow is honestly the simplest, most effective baby moisturizer out there.

✔️ It melts into the skin effortlessly (even on squirmy babies)

✔️ It’s incredibly shelf-stable (no need for preservatives)

✔️ It replaces SO many products (lotion, diaper cream, baby oil—all in one!)

Final Thoughts: Why I Trust Tallow for the Littlest Ones

As I sat there during that sweet little sleepover, rubbing tallow into my granddaughter’s soft baby skin, I was reminded why I started all of this in the first place. There is nothing I trust more for her.

As a grandma, a mom, and someone who has spent years committed to non-toxic living, I can say without hesitation:

If I could only choose one thing for my granddaughter’s skin, it would be tallow.

I know exactly what’s in it—no hidden chemicals, no hormone disruptors, no junk. And I know it works—not because it’s trendy, but because it’s been trusted for generations and is backed by real science.

So if you’re looking for the safest, simplest, most effective way to care for your baby’s skin—this is it.

Love, Lia