Oily Skin: Why Adding Fat Actually Helps

It seems counterintuitive: your face is already oily, so why add more fat? Because your skin's overproduction is a response to what it's missing.

Why Your Skin Overproduces Oil

Sebum (your skin's natural oil) serves a purpose: it protects the skin barrier and keeps moisture in. When that barrier is compromised—by harsh cleansers, alcohol-based products, or stripping treatments—your skin panics.

The response? Produce more sebum to compensate.

This creates a vicious cycle:

1. Skin feels oily → You wash/strip it
2. Barrier gets damaged → Skin produces more oil
3. Skin feels oilier → You wash more aggressively
4. Repeat...

The Solution: Give Your Skin What It Wants

When you provide your skin with the lipids it's trying to produce, the overproduction signal turns off. Your skin "relaxes" because the barrier is intact.

The key is using the right lipids. Random plant oils don't work because they have different fatty acid profiles than sebum. Your skin doesn't recognize them as "self."

Tallow does. The fatty acid profile of beef tallow is remarkably similar to human sebum. When applied, your skin accepts it as native and reduces its own production.

But Won't Tallow Clog Pores?

This is the most common concern—and it's mostly unfounded.

Comedogenicity (pore-clogging) depends on the specific fatty acid composition. Tallow is:

• High in oleic acid — Penetrates rather than sitting on surface
• High in stearic acid — Creates a matte, non-greasy finish
• Low in comedogenic fatty acids — Unlike coconut oil

The whipping process in UR-FAT creates an even lighter texture that absorbs quickly without residue.

How to Use Tallow on Oily Skin

1. Use less — Half a pea-sized amount for your whole face
2. Apply to damp skin — Spreads thinner, absorbs faster
3. Give it 2 weeks — Your skin needs time to recalibrate
4. Stop stripping — Use gentle cleansers, skip the alcohol toners

UR-FAT for Oily Skin

The matte finish of UR-FAT makes it particularly suited for oily skin types. The high stearic acid content means it sets without shine, and the whipped texture is lighter than traditional tallow balms.

Stop fighting your skin. Start working with it.