Shea Butter vs Beef Tallow ... Here's Why We Choose Shea Butter
by Ian Gabbidon on Jul 14, 2026
Over the past few months we've noticed a growing trend in skincare: beef tallow.
Some brands are calling it the ultimate moisturiser. Others say plant butters are still the gold standard.
So, we decided to do what we always do at iUVO...
We looked at the science.
Shea Butter vs Beef Tallow
The truth is, both ingredients are rich in nourishing fatty acids that help support the skin's natural barrier.
Both contain:
🌱Oleic Acid – helps soften and moisturise skin.
🌱Stearic Acid – supports the skin barrier.
🌱Palmitic Acid – helps reduce moisture loss.
Beef tallow is naturally rich in saturated fats, creating a rich protective layer on the skin.
Shea butter offers something slightly different.
As well as deeply moisturising the skin, it naturally contains antioxidant compounds, Vitamin E and higher levels of linoleic acid—an essential fatty acid known for supporting the skin barrier and helping soothe dry or sensitive skin.
Why iUVO chooses Shea Butter
At iUVO, we don't choose ingredients because they're trending.
We choose ingredients because they align with our values and because they perform beautifully in thoughtfully formulated skincare.
For us, shea butter offers:
🌿 Plant-based nourishment
💚 Naturally rich fatty acid profile
✨ Excellent moisturising performance
🌍 Sustainable sourcing that supports communities
🐰 Vegan and cruelty-free formulations
Our goal has never been to chase social media trends.
Our goal is to create skincare that is kind to your skin, kind to the planet and backed by honest ingredient knowledge.
Skincare is about the whole formula
One ingredient doesn't make an exceptional product.
The balance of botanical oils, butters, extracts and vitamins is what allows a formulation to truly support healthy skin.
That's why every iUVO product is carefully crafted to combine ingredients that work together not simply because one ingredient is popular today.
Thank you for supporting independent skincare built on transparency, education and purpose.
With love,
The iUVO Team
"Beautiful skincare starts with understanding what goes into it."
Check out our Scented and unscented Shea Butter blends below with a minimum of two ingredients and a maximun of four:
