June: Unpopular Opinion Pt 2 - Olive Oil belongs in your Kitchen not your Tallow!
When it comes to tallow-based skincare, not all formulations are created equal—and one big difference lies in the oils that are blended with that tallow. Olive oil might be a pantry staple, but that doesn’t mean it deserves a place in your skincare. In fact, using olive oil in tallow can dilute the very benefits that make tallow so effective in the first place.
Let’s talk about intention and quality. Olive oil is widely available and inexpensive—bulk options can be found for just a few dollars per gallon. On the other hand, high-quality jojoba oil, especially certified organic and responsibly sourced, can cost upwards of $100 per gallon. That price difference isn’t just about branding; it reflects purity, sourcing, and how the ingredient interacts with your skin. And that’s before even considering the cost of truly pasture-raised, grass-fed, and grass-finished suet, which is the foundation of authentic tallow skincare.
The real magic lies in how these oils behave on your skin. Jojoba oil is technically a liquid wax ester, meaning its structure closely resembles our skin’s natural sebum. This allows it to absorb beautifully without clogging pores or leaving a heavy residue. It also boasts a longer shelf life, making it far less prone to going rancid. Olive oil, by contrast, is a heavier triglyceride oil. While nourishing in some contexts, it can sit on the skin, feel greasy, and spoil more quickly—especially when quality and sourcing are inconsistent, as is often the case in bulk production.
This is the Jojoba Oil that Living Abundantly uses in their Lotion.
Cold Pressed, Organic, High Quality and Transperancy Every time
At the end of the day, the price of a tallow product tells a story. It reflects not only the ingredients used but the level of care and intention behind the formulation. Choosing high-quality components like jojoba oil over cheaper fillers like olive oil ensures that your skincare works with your skin, not against it. So yes—olive oil absolutely belongs in your kitchen. But when it comes to your tallow, your skin deserves better.
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