TALLOW

Tallow has long been cherished for its remarkable ability to nourish and restore the skin. Rooted in ancestral wisdom and renewed through modern sustainability, this rich, vitamin-filled fat has become a cornerstone of truly natural skincare. Once used in traditional healing balms and everyday rituals, tallow is now being reembraced for its purity, potency, and connection to the earth.

At LUMI Apothecary, we use 100% grass fed and grass finished beef suet sourced from a local Ontario farm that practices regenerative agriculture and holistic land management. This suet, the valued fat surrounding the kidneys, is rendered into a clean, nutrient dense tallow rich in vitamins, antioxidants, and essential fatty acids.

Tallow’s composition closely mirrors our skin’s own natural oils, allowing it to absorb effortlessly without clogging pores. It naturally contains antimicrobial and anti-inflammatory properties, helping to support a balanced, healthy complexion.

Packed with vitamins A, D, E, K, and B12, along with choline, conjugated linoleic acid (CLA), and fatty acids such as stearic, oleic, palmitoleic, and palmitic acids, tallow deeply nourishes, strengthens, and protects the skin barrier.

Today, tallow is being rediscovered as a clean, ancestral moisturizer that delivers lasting hydration and radiance while supporting truly sustainable skincare. At LUMI Apothecary, we’re proud to continue this timeless tradition, crafting each product with integrity, intention, and respect for both people and the planet.

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