Why Natural?
At Honeysol, we prioritise transparency, health, and sustainability.
- We use glass and paper whenever possible
- We never use chemicals
- We use all organic ingredients
- We are always made in the USA (with 99% USA ingredients)
Learn more about natural skincare:
Dey, Debashree (2025) — Tallow as a Multifunctional Fat ¹
Core takeaway:
This paper frames tallow as a chemically stable, multifunctional lipid with applications across food, pharmaceuticals, and cosmetics, emphasising its fatty-acid profile and oxidative stability rather than aesthetics or “trend” claims.
Representative quotes:
“Tallow is characterized by a high proportion of saturated and monounsaturated fatty acids, conferring oxidative stability and functional versatility.”
“Renewed interest in animal fats reflects their durability, bioavailability, and compatibility across industrial applications.”
Sataray-Rodriguez et al. (2025) — Rethinking Sustainability in Skincare ²
Core takeaway:
This article compares beef tallow and plant oils through a sustainability lens, arguing that by-product animal fats can be environmentally competitive—or superior—when full life-cycle impacts are considered.
Representative quotes:
“Beef tallow, as a by-product of the meat industry, presents a lower marginal environmental burden than many cultivated plant oils.”
“Sustainability assessments must extend beyond origin to include processing, land use, and waste valorization.”
Russell et al. (2024) — Tallow and Its Biocompatibility With Skin: A Scoping Review ³
Core takeaway:
This is the strongest scientific source for skincare claims. It finds historical use, compositional similarity to skin lipids, and theoretical biocompatibility—but also highlights limited modern clinical data.
Representative quotes:
“Rendered animal fats demonstrate compositional similarities to human sebum that may support skin barrier function.”
“High-quality, controlled clinical studies evaluating dermatologic outcomes remain limited.”
Nieto (2025) — Soothing the Itch: Natural Remedies for Eczema ⁴
Core takeaway:
This is a consumer-health article, not a peer-reviewed study. It discusses natural emollients (including animal fats) as barrier-supportive options for eczema-prone skin.
Representative quotes:
“Traditional emollients rich in lipids can help reduce transepidermal water loss and soothe irritated skin.”
“Some individuals report symptom relief using minimally processed animal-based moisturizers.”
Butar-Butar et al. (2024) — Optimization of Cream Formulation with Tallow Nut & Oils ⁵
Core takeaway:
This formulation study shows that tallow-derived fats can be successfully incorporated into cosmetic creams with acceptable stability, texture, and sensory properties.
Representative quotes:
“Formulations containing tallow nut oil demonstrated acceptable physical stability and spreadability.”
“Lipid composition significantly influenced emulsion consistency and consumer-relevant attributes.”
Rahman et al. (2022) — Rendered Animal Fat: A Boon to the Cosmetic Industry ⁶
Core takeaway:
This industry-focused review argues that rendered animal fats are cost-effective, functional cosmetic ingredients with a long history of use, particularly in soaps and emollients.
Representative quotes:
“Rendered animal fats possess excellent emollient properties and functional compatibility with cosmetic formulations.”
“Their utilization adds value to animal by-products while reducing industrial waste.”
Works Cited
Dey, Debashree. Tallow as a Multifunctional Fat: Composition, Benefits, and Modern Utilization. SSRN, 19 Nov. 2025, https://doi.org/10.2139/ssrn.5770782.
Sataray-Rodriguez, Alejandra, et al. “Rethinking Sustainability in Skincare: A Comparative Analysis of Beef Tallow and Plant-Based Oils.” Dermis, vol. 5, no. 3, 2025, p. 39, https://doi.org/10.35702/Derm.10039.
Russell M F, Sandhu M, Vail M, et al. (May 24, 2024) Tallow, Rendered Animal Fat, and Its Biocompatibility With Skin: A Scoping Review. Cureus 16(5): e60981. doi:10.7759/cureus.60981.
Nieto, Pamela. “Soothing the Itch: Effective Natural Remedies for Eczema.” Tiny Health, 1 Oct. 2025, www.tinyhealth.com/blog/soothing-the-itch-effective-natural-remedies-for-eczema.
Butar-Butar, Maria Elvina Tresia, et al. “Optimization of Cream Formulation with Borneo Tallow Nut, Almond Oil, and Olive Oil Using the Simplex Lattice Design Method.” Sciences of Pharmacy, vol. 3, no. 4, 2024, pp. 212–219, https://doi.org/10.58920/sciphar0304260.
Rahman, Faslu CK, et al. “Rendered Animal Fat: A Boon to the Cosmetic Industry.” Indian Veterinary Journal, vol. 99, no. 9, Sept. 2022, pp. 20–26. ResearchGate, https://www.researchgate.net/publication/364119346_Rendered_animal_fat_a_boon_to_the_cosmetic_industry.