Although usually reserved for Yorkshire puddings or roast potatoes, gratin meat is the latest ingredient hailed as a “miracle” skincare solution by Generation Z.
The new trend has accumulated hundreds of TikTok videos in which young people appear smearing their faces with tallow, a type of fat extracted from beef or lamb tallow.
The trick promises to reduce acne, eczema and promote “beautiful, glowing skin.”
man of influence @biensaludable She said it’s often mistaken for a facial filler thanks to the unusual ingredient.
“If you had told me a year ago that I would rub beef fat on my face, I would have called you crazy,” he admitted in a video.
Although usually reserved for Yorkshire puddings or roast potatoes, gratin meat is the latest ingredient used as skincare by Generation Z.
‘I’m almost 30 and my skin looks better today than it did when I was 21. Everyone thinks I have Botox and fillers, but I don’t have any of that.
‘I like to call this nature’s Botox because it does exactly the same thing but doesn’t cost hundreds of pounds.
“I feel like one of the main reasons for all the premature aging we’re seeing is the fact that all of our skin care products are absolutely riddled with chemicals.”
She then gushed that the bovine fat left her with “beautiful, glass-glowing skin.”
In another, a woman under the bill. @los_niños_123 stated that it is “perfect” for dry and sensitive skin and praised its “collagen-boosting” effect.
“This does wonders for the skin”, another video by @jasminealisha___ enthusiastic. ‘The texture of your skin will be phenomenal.’
Elsewhere, influencer @holistichealinglucy She said it feels “hydrating” on the skin.
Earlier this year, Kourtney Kardashian’s brand, Poohhe even recommended the product, saying it can “promote a healthy skin barrier.”
The skincare hack loved by Gen Z promises to reduce acne, eczema and promote “beautiful, glowing skin.”
The new trend has accumulated hundreds of videos on TikTok in which young people appear smearing their faces with tallow, a type of fat extracted from beef or lamb tallow.
Beef tallow was also formerly the fat used to fry McDonald’s french fries, before the franchise switched to using vegetable oil.
TikTokers who rave about the benefits of beef dripping suggest using the product as a moisturizer on unwashed skin.
Several brands selling bottled tallow have appeared online. One brand, called Fat Cow skincare, has racked up more than 31,000 likes on the app.
Its £39.99 moisturizer is described on its website as “a star ingredient that synchronizes with the skin’s natural sebum” and claims to be “unlike plant-based oils”, those found in conventional skin care products.
While some brands are tapping into the “miracle” skin ingredient, others have even offered their own “recipes,” revealing the best ways to turn bovine fat into a facial product.
Instead of going to a pharmacy, meat dripping at its origin can be bought at butchers.
Overall, users are divided on the trend, with several skeptical about how meat dripping can be beneficial over other products or ingredients.
Although evidence is largely lacking, a study suggested that using beef tallow on the skin could be irritating and could also cause photosensitivity.
Others have complained about the smell of the product, which, unsurprisingly, is reminiscent of beef.
New York City-based dermatologist Dr. Hadley King previously told DailyMail.com that “beef fat will have moisturizing properties, but there are many cruelty-free alternatives and plant-based products will have more antioxidants and anti-inflammatories.” “. properties.’
“Animal products will have fewer antioxidants and anti-inflammatory properties compared to plant-based products,” the Manhattan dermatologist advised.
Overall, users are divided on the “miracle” ingredient for skin, with several being skeptical about how meat dripping can be beneficial over other products or ingredients.
As for comments on widely viewed clips, some have expressed skepticism about the supposedly “miraculous” skin cure.
Beef fat can also disrupt the skin barrier, as it is rich in oleic acid, and dermatologists suggest oils rich in linoleic acid.
“I would recommend a product over a piece of beef fat that could have bacterial contamination,” Dr. King said of people who make their own moisturizers.
‘Many people are looking for cruelty-free, sustainable and ‘clean’ options, and beef tallow is none of them.
“A well-designed moisturizer will also contain humectants and have greater antioxidant and anti-inflammatory properties.”
As for comments on widely viewed clips, some have expressed skepticism about the supposedly “miraculous” skin cure.
One commenter wrote: “It’s another overpriced ‘miracle skincare’ sensation that clashes with people’s anxieties around skin conditions like eczema and acne.”
A second wrote: “Please people use common sense.” Don’t put beef fat on your face, just stop consuming dairy.’
