★★★★★ 4.93 from 350+ verified reviews | 2,000+ jars handcrafted
Free U.S. shipping over $75 60-Day Better Skin Guarantee Handmade in Darien, IL

Your moisturizer is treating damage your cleanser caused.

Most skincare strips your barrier, then sells you something to cover it. Tallow rebuilds it, because its fatty acid profile mirrors the oils your skin already makes. Four ingredients, and your skin recognizes all of them.

  • Deeply hydrating without grease, heaviness, or clogged pores
  • Gentle enough for babies, strong enough for years-long dryness
  • Pasture-raised, beyond-organic tallow, nothing synthetic, ever
  • Rendered and handcrafted in house, in small batches, in Darien, Illinois
Build your routineStep 1. Choose your set
How oftenStep 2. Subscribe or buy once
Bought separately$91.00
Bundle savings−$9.10
Your total$81.90

About $0.91/day over a three-month routine

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The 60-Day Better Skin Guarantee
  • Use it daily for 60 days.
  • Reply to our progress check-ins at week 3 and week 6. Two replies, that is the condition.
  • Not happy? Email us between day 60 and day 90 for a full refund, and keep the jars.
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4 ingredientsIn the original balm
Beyond grass fed tallowPasture raised, regenerative farms
Small batchHandmade, never rushed
Zero syntheticsNo synthetic fragrance, no fillers

Ranked by what customers reorder

The bestsellers, and who each one is for

Every bundle above is built from these. Here's what each one actually does, so you can tell which set is yours.

Original Tallow Balm
#1 Bestseller

Original Tallow Balm

★★★★★ 4.96 · 128 reviews

Four ingredients. The one people quit their whole routine for. Deeply hydrating without grease. Face, body, scars, babies.

$38
Raw Honey Cleanser
#2 · Most-added

Raw Honey Cleanser

★★★★★ 4.84 · 31 reviews

Non-foaming, non-stripping. If your face feels tight after washing, this is the single swap that changes the most.

$36
Clearing Mist
#3 · For breakouts

Clearing Mist

★★★★★ 4.67 · 9 reviews

Three ingredients. Hypochlorous acid, the same molecule your white blood cells make. Alcohol free, unscented, and safe in pregnancy.

$29
Esther Serum
#4 · For fine lines

Esther Serum

★★★★★ 4.85 · 26 reviews

Bakuchiol, CoQ10, cacay and sea buckthorn. 71% of surveyed users reported visibly softer fine lines in four to six weeks, without retinol's peeling or downtime.

$59
Tallow balm texture, smeared

Why tallow, specifically

Your skin already makes this. We just render it properly.

Your sebum is the seal that keeps water in and irritants out. Conventional skincare works in two moves: strip that seal with surfactants, then replace it with a petroleum or silicone occlusive your skin can't metabolize. It sits on the surface. Relief lasts hours. The barrier never rebuilds.

Tallow's fatty acid profile, palmitic, stearic and oleic, closely mirrors the lipids in human sebum. That's the whole mechanism, and it's why tallow absorbs instead of sitting on top, and why people with acne-prone skin who expect it to clog find the opposite.

What we won't cut corners on: kidney fat only, traditionally rendered with zero additives, from pasture-raised cattle on regenerative farms. No hormones, no antibiotics, no GMOs. The rendering method is the difference between tallow that works and tallow that smells.

Full transparency

Every ingredient, and what it's doing there

Rendered tallow

Tallow

Nourishes deeply with fatty acids that closely mirror your skin's own natural oils.

Jojoba oil

Jojoba Oil

Conditions and balances while helping every other ingredient absorb properly.

Raw honey

Raw Honey

Cleanses and softens visibly without stripping the skin's natural moisture.

Sea buckthorn

Sea Buckthorn

Brightens dull skin and strengthens the barrier with omega fatty acids.

Set your expectations honestly

What actually happens, and when

Barrier repair is a rebuild, not a coat of paint. Here's the arc customers describe most often.

Days 1 to 7

The tightness stops

The first thing people notice is the absence of something. No more reaching for moisturizer at 2pm. Skin holds water again. Some describe a glow within days of first use.

Weeks 2 to 4

Redness and texture settle

With the stripping agents out of the routine, reactive skin calms down. This is where dryness, flaking, and irritation typically stop looking like a daily problem.

Weeks 4 to 8

The look you were after

Clearer, more even complexion and softer-looking fine lines. This is where most reviewers say they stopped shopping for skincare entirely.

Based on customer experiences and reviews. Individual results vary.

Do the math with us

One product works. Three products compound.

The balm alone is why people find us. But the balm can only seal what the cleanser doesn't strip. Buying the routine one piece at a time costs more, takes longer, and makes it impossible to tell what's working.

Original Tallow Balm$38.00
Raw Honey Cleanser$36.00
Tallow Lip Balm$17.00
Bought one at a time$91.00
Skincare Essentials Bundle bundle$81.90

You keep $9.10, and subscribing takes another 20% off that first order.

Our promise

The 60-Day Better Skin Guarantee

Barrier repair takes weeks, so we give you the weeks. The conditions are that you actually use it and that you tell us how it is going, and we make both of those easy.

Days 1 to 60 Use it daily, morning and night. That is the whole ask.
Progress check-ins We email you at week 3 and again at week 6. Reply to both. A sentence is enough, and it is what keeps the guarantee live.
Day 60 to 90 Not happy with your skin? Email us and we refund you in full.

The check-ins are not a hoop to jump through, and that is why replying to them is the condition. They are how we catch what is not working for you while there is still time to fix it, instead of finding out on day 60 that you gave up in week 2.

Keep the jars.

No return shipping No restocking fee Nothing to send back
4.93

Average rating across 350+ verified reviews

The reviews all say a version of the same thing

★★★★★

Two years later

Both of my daughters and myself started using this product line almost two years ago. Both daughters' skin looks significantly healthier. Significantly less breakouts. My skin looks younger, less lines. Texture was completely off when I started using this product. To say that I am pleased is an understatement.

Jennifer C. · Verified buyer
★★★★★

Literally life changing

When I first started using this I did notice my pimples were going away faster. And now I haven't even had a pimple in a couple months. I expected to still get bad breakouts around my period as I always do and two cycles down I haven't had a breakout at all.

Lindsey H. · Verified buyer
★★★★★

Amazing results for my clients too

The texture is very nourishing yet lightweight. It absorbs beautifully and leaves deep hydration without feeling greasy. In my facial studio, they have already become one of my favorite products to recommend.

Maydel M. · Verified buyer, esthetician

Measured, not claimed

What Esther Serum users reported

Customers were surveyed after using Esther Serum twice daily for four to six weeks.

71% saw a visible reduction in fine lines
100% said their skin felt more hydrated
86% said skin texture improved
86% feel more confident in their skin

Based on a customer survey after 4 to 6 weeks of twice-daily use. Individual results vary.

Esther Serum styled

Honest comparison

What you're actually choosing between

 Kai TallowConventional "clean" brandsOther tallow brands
Ingredient count in the moisturizer420 to 405 to 12
Tallow sourcePasture-raised, regenerative farmsNone. Synthetic occlusivesOutsourced rendering, unknown sources
Rendering methodTraditional, zero additives, kidney fat onlyn/aFrequently undisclosed
Synthetic fragranceNeverCommon, often as "parfum"Varies
Batch sizeSmall batch, made by handContract-manufactured at scaleVaries
Who answers your emailGabi, every timeTicketing systemVaries
Full ingredient list publishedEvery product, every ingredientUsuallyHidden ingredients in rendering

Nothing hidden

The complete ingredient lists

Every product we make, and every ingredient in it. Read them before you buy. That is the point of keeping them short.

ProductFull ingredient list
Original Tallow BalmBeef Tallow*, Simmondsia Chinensis (Jojoba) Seed Oil*, Lavandula Angustifolia (Lavender) Oil*, Tocopherol (Vitamin E)
Bare Tallow BalmBeef Tallow*, Simmondsia Chinensis (Jojoba) Seed Oil*, Tocopherol (Vitamin E)
Infused Tallow BalmBeef Tallow*, Simmondsia Chinensis (Jojoba) Seed Oil* (and) Calendula Officinalis Flower*, Tocopherol (Vitamin E)
Golden Glow Tallow BalmBeef Tallow*, Simmondsia Chinensis (Jojoba) Seed Oil*, Hippophae Rhamnoides Fruit Oil (Sea Buckthorn)*, Citrus Sinensis (Orange) Peel Oil*, Vanilla Planifolia Fruit Extract, Tocopherol (Vitamin E)
Raw Honey CleanserHoney (Raw Unfiltered)*, Aqua (Filtered Water), Simmondsia Chinensis (Jojoba) Seed Oil*, Glycerin*, Sodium Citrate, Sorbitan Laurate, Polyglyceryl-4 Laurate, Dilauryl Citrate, Caprylhydroxamic Acid, Glyceryl Caprylate, Xanthan Gum, Sodium Phytate
Clearing MistWater (Aqua), Hypochlorous Acid, Sodium Chloride
Esther SerumSqualane, Simmondsia Chinensis (Jojoba) Seed Oil*, Dromaius Novaehollandiae Oil (Emu), Punica Granatum (Pomegranate) Seed Oil*, Rosa Canina (Rosehip) Fruit Oil*, Caryodendron Orinocense (Cacay) Seed Oil, Bakuchiol, Ubiquinone (Coenzyme Q10), Hippophae Rhamnoides (Sea Buckthorn) Fruit Oil*, Tocopherol (Vitamin E), Boswellia Carterii (Frankincense) Oil, Helichrysum Italicum Flower Oil*, Tanacetum Annuum (Blue Tansy) Flower Oil
Tallow Body LotionAqua (Filtered Water), Beef Tallow*, Cetearyl Alcohol (and) Cetearyl Glucoside, Isoamyl Laurate, Glycerin*, Simmondsia Chinensis (Jojoba) Seed Oil*, Sodium PCA, Theobroma Grandiflorum (Cupuacu) Seed Butter, Stearic Acid, Gluconolactone (and) Sodium Benzoate, Glyceryl Stearate, Saccharide Isomerate, Sodium Hyaluronate, Sodium Citrate, Sodium Phytate, Xanthan Gum
Tallow Lip BalmBeef Tallow*, Simmondsia Chinensis (Jojoba) Seed Oil*, Beeswax*, Lavandula Angustifolia (Lavender) Oil*
Pure Tallow BarSodium Tallowate (Saponified Tallow)*, Aqua (Water)
Soap Bag100% Organic Cotton Mesh, certified organic by ICEA GOTS2017-060 from seed to shelf

*indicates organic. For external use only. Avoid contact with eyes. Discontinue if irritation occurs.

The ones with chemical names

Why these are on the label

The Raw Honey Cleanser and the Body Lotion contain water, and water is what grows mold. So they need a preservative, and preservatives have chemical names.

We chose ours with a cosmetic chemist who works in natural, organic and holistic formulation. The brief was the gentlest option that actually works.

Don't take our word for it. Every ingredient below is tagged with its hazard score in EWG's Skin Deep database, the independent one people actually check. The scale runs 1 to 10, where 1 is the lowest hazard and 10 the worst. Tap any ingredient to open EWG's own page for it.

Scores checked on EWG's Skin Deep database in September 2026, and EWG revises them as new research is published. Two notes on their filing: Caprylhydroxamic Acid is listed there as Caprylohydroxamic Acid, and Glyceryl Stearate is listed under Glyceryl Monostearate. These are scores for each ingredient, not ratings of our finished products. Browse the whole database at ewg.org/skindeep.

Before you order

The questions we get most

Will beef tallow clog my pores?

For most people, no. Tallow's fatty acid profile is close enough to human sebum that skin absorbs it rather than trapping it underneath. If you're very acne-prone, start with a thin layer at night only for two weeks before adding daytime use. Many of our acne-prone customers report the opposite of what they expected.

Does it smell like beef?

No. Traditional rendering is what takes the beefy smell out, and it is the step most brands rush. The Original Balm carries a light natural lavender scent, Golden Glow is orange and vanilla, and both the Raw Honey Cleanser and Clearing Mist are essentially unscented.

Which set should I start with?

If your main issue is dryness, or you have never used tallow, start with the Skincare Essentials Bundle. That is the balm, the cleanser and the lip balm, which is the whole face routine. If breakouts are the thing you want handled, take the Clearing Trio instead: the same balm and cleanser, with the Clearing Mist in place of the lip balm. The Primal Bundle is the one to take if you want fine lines and everything below the jaw covered as well, since it adds the Pure Tallow Bar, the Esther Serum and the Body Lotion.

How does the subscription work?

Your set arrives every two months, which lines up with the 60 days the guarantee asks for, so you are never rationing the last of a jar while you are still deciding whether it worked. You save 20% on your first order and 5% off every order after. Anything you add in step 3 joins the same schedule. A 2oz balm often stretches past two months, so if you find yourself building up a spare, skip a delivery or move to a three-month cadence from your account in a couple of clicks. Pause or cancel any time. If you would rather just try it once, pick One time in step 2.

When will my order arrive?

Orders are processed and shipped within 1 to 3 business days, and you get tracking by email the moment yours goes out. We ship USPS. Standard shipping is free on U.S. orders over $75, and anything under that is calculated at checkout by weight and destination. We ship internationally as well, with rates calculated at checkout.

Is it safe during pregnancy, or for kids?

The Original Tallow Balm is gentle enough for babies, and Clearing Mist is alcohol-free, fragrance-free and pregnancy-safe. Nothing we make contains retinoids or synthetic fragrance. If you're pregnant or nursing, it's still worth running any new routine past your provider. The ingredient lists are short enough to make that an easy conversation.

How long does a jar last?

A little goes a long way. Most customers get roughly three months from a 2oz balm using it morning and night on the face, less if you're using it head to toe. The 4 oz jar runs about twice that. Use within one year of opening for peak potency, since there are no synthetic preservatives extending shelf life.

What if it doesn't work for my skin?

That is what the 60-Day Better Skin Guarantee is for. Use the bundle daily for 60 days. You get a progress check-in email at three weeks and another at six weeks, and replying to both is the condition. A sentence is enough. If you're not happy with your skin at the end of it, email us any time between day 60 and day 90 and we'll refund you in full. Keep the jars. No return shipping, no restocking fee, nothing to send back. Gabi reads and answers every one of those emails herself.

Start where thousands already did

Your skin has been trying to tell you something.

Four ingredients. 350+ reviews averaging 4.93. Made by hand in small batches, and backed by the 60-Day Better Skin Guarantee. Pick your set and let your barrier do what it's built to do.

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