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★★★★★ 127 reviews

Tallow & Citrus Body Balm

£29.90

A rich, whipped body balm built on grass-fed tallow — the closest thing to your skin's own lipid barrier. The citrus blend (cold-pressed orange and lemon peel oils) cuts the richness and leaves a clean, bright scent that fades naturally. Sinks in within minutes, no greasy film, no pilling under clothes. One fingertip-sized scoop covers both arms. Works anywhere your skin feels tight: shins, elbows, hands, that patch on your neck the scarf always irritates. Minimal ingredients, every single one listed and explained on the jar.

Ingredients

Grass-fed beef tallow — Rendered from pasture-raised cattle. Its fatty acid profile (oleic, palmitic, stearic) closely mirrors human sebum, which is why it absorbs instead of sitting on top.

Cold-pressed orange peel oil — Extracted without heat to preserve its natural brightness. Provides the clean citrus top note and contains d-limonene, a natural skin-conditioning agent.

Cold-pressed lemon peel oil — Complements the orange with a sharper, fresher note. Rich in citral, which supports skin clarity.

Tocopherol (Vitamin E) — A natural antioxidant that protects the balm from oxidation and supports skin repair.

Rosemary leaf extract — Natural preservative that extends shelf life without synthetic additives.

How to use

After your shower — while skin is still slightly damp, scoop a fingertip-sized amount and smooth it where skin feels tight. One scoop covers both arms.

For stubborn dry patches — elbows, shins, hands, that spot on your neck the scarf irritates — apply a little extra and let it absorb for a minute. No need to rub hard.

Texture note — the balm is whipped, not runny. It feels rich on application but absorbs within 2–3 minutes with no greasy residue. Won't pill under clothes or transfer onto fabrics.

Storage — keep the jar sealed at room temperature. The balm softens slightly in warm weather and firms up in winter — both are perfectly normal and don't affect performance.

Shipping & Guarantee

Free UK shipping — orders ship within 24 hours via Royal Mail. Standard delivery: 2–3 business days.

30-day money-back guarantee — try it for a full month. If your skin isn't noticeably softer, we refund every penny — no questions asked, no return form to fill out.

Customer support — real humans, based in the UK. Email us anytime and we'll get back to you within 24 hours.

Sinks in. Stays put.

Grass-fed tallow mirrors your skin's own lipid barrier, so it absorbs in minutes — not hours. No greasy film left behind, no waiting around before you get dressed. Just soft, settled skin from the very first application.

Morning to bedtime. One application.

Central heating, hard water, winter air — your skin takes a battering all day. One scoop after your morning shower keeps skin nourished and comfortable right through to lights out. No midday top-ups, no layering, no fuss.

One jar replaces the lot

Arms, legs, elbows, hands, post-shave patches — one balm handles it all. Fewer bottles cluttering the shelf, a Saturday morning routine that takes seconds instead of steps. Your bathroom (and your bank account) will thank you.

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One jar. Honest ingredients. Skin that speaks for itself.

It started with a question we couldn't shake: why did our grandmothers' skin hold up better with a simple pot on the dresser than ours does with a bathroom full of serums? We went looking for a tallow balm that was honest, effective, and didn't apologise for what it's made of. We found kitchen recipes and brands that seemed almost embarrassed to use animal fat. So we made Gloam — one jar, ingredients you can count on one hand, and skin that finally stops complaining.

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★★★★★
Three weeks in and the dry patches on my shins have completely gone — even with the heating on full blast.
Sarah L. · 3 days ago
★★★★★
Bought this for my partner after she complained about retinol peeling. She's been using it for a fortnight and genuinely won't stop going on about how soft her arms feel. One scoop, done. The citrus scent is lovely but subtle — fades within twenty minutes.
James M. · 1 week ago
★★★★★
I'll be honest, I was sceptical about putting tallow on my skin. Spent years cycling through The Ordinary serums and Aesop moisturisers and nothing shifted the eczema on my cheeks every winter. A friend in my NCT group recommended Gloam. The texture is thick but absorbs surprisingly fast — no greasy film on my pillowcase. Four weeks in and the red patches are calmer than they've been in two years. Worth every penny.
Rebecca H. · 2 weeks ago
★★★★☆
Product itself is brilliant — proper hydration that lasts all day. Knocked one star off because delivery took 5 business days instead of the 2–3 quoted, but the balm absolutely delivers. My elbows haven't been this smooth since I was about twelve.
Tom W. · 3 weeks ago
★★★★★
I can actually read every ingredient on the label and understand what each one does — that sold me before I even opened the jar. The balm is rich without being heavy. A tiny amount on my hands after washing up and they feel incredible for hours.
Priya K. · 1 month ago
★★★★★
Replaced three different body lotions with this one jar. The citrus is just right — clean, not perfumey. My two-year-old has dry patches too and it's gentle enough for him.
Charlotte D. · 6 weeks ago

FAQ

My skin is really dry from retinol — will this actually help?

Grass-fed tallow has a lipid profile nearly identical to human sebum, so it absorbs and works with your skin's own barrier instead of sitting on top. Most customers with retinol dryness notice a real difference within the first two weeks. If it doesn't work for you, our 30-day money-back guarantee means zero risk.

How much do I need, and when should I apply it?

A fingertip-sized scoop covers both arms. Apply after your shower while skin is still slightly damp — the balm locks in that moisture. Once a day is enough for most people, though you can reapply to stubborn dry patches as needed. No ten-step routine required.

Is tallow safe for sensitive skin and eczema?

Tallow has been used on skin since antiquity — it's one of the most biocompatible fats available. Our formula contains just five ingredients, none of them synthetic fragrances, parabens, or known irritants. Many of our customers use it specifically for eczema-prone skin. If you're unsure, patch-test on your inner wrist first.

How long does delivery take, and what if I'm not happy?

UK orders ship within 24 hours and typically arrive in 2–3 business days. Free shipping on every order. Every jar comes with a 30-day money-back guarantee — if your skin isn't noticeably softer, we refund every penny, no questions asked.