Patient Buzz Series: Beef Tallow Skin Care
A trend that’s been growing in popularity in the consumer press is beef tallow skin care. In an article by Fox News, the founder of a tallow-based skincare company touted the high amount of nutrients in the product. She also said customers have claimed beef tallow helps with acne and psoriasis.
However, in a BuzzFeed article, dermatologist Dr. Anil Sharma said beef tallow may do more harm tha …
A trend that’s been growing in popularity in the consumer press is beef tallow skin care. In an article by Fox News, the founder of a tallow-based skincare company touted the high amount of nutrients in the product. She also said customers have claimed beef tallow helps with acne and psoriasis.
However, in a BuzzFeed article, dermatologist Dr. Anil Sharma said beef tallow may do more harm tha … Continue reading "Patient Buzz Series: Beef Tallow Skin Care"
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