Tallow balm for men: one jar, no faff

Most men's skincare is either a shelf of products you'll never use or nothing at all. Tallow balm sits nicely in the middle: one jar, a few seconds, done. Here's how tallow balm for men actually works, and where to use it.

Is tallow balm good for men?

Skin didn't get the memo about men's and women's moisturiser. Tallow balm is for anyone with dry, tight or rough skin, and that includes plenty of men who've never owned a moisturiser in their life. What makes it a good fit for a lot of men is that it's simple: one product, a short ingredient list, and you only need a little.

Where men use tallow balm

• Face: a pea-sized amount on dry, tight skin, morning or night.
• After shaving: once your skin is rinsed and dry, a small amount on the shaved area.
• Beard and the skin under it: warm a little extra and work it in with your fingertips.
• Hands: builders, gardeners, mechanics, anyone whose hands take a battering.
• Elbows and heels: the bits nobody talks about but everybody's got.

How to use tallow balm if you've never used a moisturiser

1. Wash your face and pat it dry.
2. Scoop a tiny amount, smaller than a pea.
3. Rub your fingertips together for a few seconds until it softens.
4. Press it onto your cheeks, forehead and chin, then smooth it out.
5. Give it a minute before you pull a top on.

That's it. If it feels heavy, you've used too much. Go smaller next time. Here's the full face routine.

Will it make my face shiny?

Use too much and yes, a bit. Use a small amount and give it a minute to settle, and it's fine. It's a balm, so it's richer than a light lotion, but you don't need to plaster it on.

Does tallow balm smell?

The Original has no added fragrance, so you won't smell like a flower shop. It has a lower tallow odour than many basic tallow balms and smells faintly of what it's made from. More on the smell here.

Using it with a beard

Warm a little more than you'd use on bare skin and work it through with your fingertips, right down to the skin. A beard sits on top of skin that can get dry, especially in winter, so make sure some of the balm gets underneath.

One jar for the whole bathroom

A 60ml jar of The Original lasts about 6 weeks used morning and night on your face, so if you're sharing it with your partner, or using it on hands and heels too, think about a 3 Pack. Here's how long a jar really lasts.

The short version

A tiny amount, warmed up, pressed on. Face, beard, hands, heels. It's a moisturising balm, not a miracle and not a medicine. If you've got a skin condition, speak to your GP or pharmacist first. Ready to try it? Get The Original, with our 60-day guarantee.