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00:00Today we are going to be talking about the new viral skincare trend, beef tallow.
00:05Hi, I'm health reporter Sarah McCann.
00:08Every week I bring you an unusual trend that has been taking off on social media
00:13and this week is no different.
00:16Tallow is a rounded form of beef or mutton suet.
00:20To put it simply, beef tallow is animal fat
00:23and influencers on social media are swearing by it as a facial moisturiser
00:28claiming that it can boost hydration and also tackle and reduce acne.
00:33But does it really work?
00:35The beef tallow trend involves directly applying the animal fat to your face
00:40and whilst beef tallow is loaded with fatty acids that can nourish and moisturise your skin
00:47there are many downsides to this growing social media trend.
00:52Leslie Reynolds, skincare expert and co-founder of the Harley Street Skin Clinic
00:58does not recommend beef tallow for acne prone skin.
01:02Whilst Reynolds explains that beef tallow does contain some moisturising factors
01:07there are many downsides to using it as an everyday skincare product.
01:11Reynolds explains that beef tallow is a heavy product that can block pores
01:16by trapping moisture bacteria and dirt
01:19which can then lead to blackheads and sebaceous filaments.
01:24It can also trigger irritation and breakouts for those with sensitive skin
01:28as beef tallow is an unrefined animal product
01:31and hasn't gone through the rigorous tests to remove any ingredients that may damage your skin.
01:37Reynolds advises that if you want to incorporate more natural products into your skincare regime
01:42look for ingredients such as shea butter, vegetable oil and ceramides.
01:47If you want to find out more information about acne and how to look after your skin
01:52check out nhs.uk