Common Questions

Tallow is animal oil that has been slowly and carefully kettle rendered from the suet of animals like cows or sheep. Our tallow is slowly kettle rendered from organically farmed and grass-fed/finished cows. Due to the diet and care of our cows, this gives our tallow an amazing vitamin and fatty acid profile that can only be found in animal oils.

There is nothing new under the sun, and that is true with tallow. As man-made products and chemicals have become more popular, tallow was forgotten. It once was prized in generations past for its healing properties! Now, as people are becoming more aware of the side effects of harsh chemicals and man-made products, we find ourselves turning back to what nature had provided all along.

Three things separate us from others!

• INGREDIENTS – We strive to get the most USDA certified organic oils in our products! We also ensure our tallow comes from cows on small organic farms that are grass-fed/finished.

• TEXTURE – Our tallow is whipped, fluffy and so easy to apply!

• HANDMADE – Your skin care is fresh and hand made in small batches! This ensures a high quality and freshness!

Because our bodies absorb it so easily! There is a vitamin profile in
animal oils (A, D, E, and K) that is a one-of-a-kind combo that cannot
be found in plant-based oils alone.

Tallow is the perfect carrier oil! A carrier oil is a gentle oil you
blend with essential oils (very concentrated and intense) so your body
can absorb it better and less of the essential oil evaporates into the
air so that more gets into your skin and body.

When you blend it with plant-based oils, it allows our bodies to utilize
those easier and get more out of the essential oils we add. Tallow is
basically a boost for anything you combine with it!

Nature truly does know best! There are no harsh chemicals that often result in negative side effects.

As we age, we produce less oil in our skin, which helps us keep our youthful glow.

Nowhere else can you find this acid profile with its nutrient rich properties. Vitamins A, D, E, and K, along with palmitoleic acid, conjugated linoleic acid, nourish your skin and protect from the outside!

Take our Tallow Test! Answer a couple questions and we will have the perfect tallow for you!

We get our tallow from happy cows that are grass fed and finished right here in the USA!

There are several ways! Most people love to use it on their faces and bodies as a general moisturizer. Others love to use for specific skin problems and irritations. We have clients who use our tallow for face cream, body moisturizer, bug bites, razor burn, rashes, burns, cellulite, stretchmarks, scars, dry skin, itchy skin, scalp treatment, cracked feet/heels, oil cleansing, growing belly during pregnancy, aging spots, tighten the skin, baby care, acne, and tattoo care.

You may wish to use our baby balms for babies. They are gentle with little or no essential oils. Our tallows have been used for sunburns, baby acne, dry patches, cradle cap, general moisturizer, diaper cream, wounds, rashes, bites, and so much more!

Using while pregnant has generally been known to be safe. As always, check with your healthcare provider before starting anything you’re unsure about. Restore and Golden tallow are favorites during and after pregnancy.

• Compatibility with your skin – It is so easy for our body to use and to absorb!


• An amazing vitamin profile – An amazing combo of vitamins A, D, E, and K that you can only find in an animal oil. Put them together with our plant oils and you have a match made in heaven.


• The AMAZING fatty acid profile – These fatty acids are found naturally in youthful and glowing skin and tend to decline as we age.


• Palmitic Acid – Protects skin from the environment and smooths.


• Omega 7 (Palmitoleic Acid) – Anti-microbial.


• CLA – Calms inflamed skin and kills bacteria.


• Stearic Acid – Found in our own oils, this amazing fatty acid brings moisture to the skin, softens,rejuvenates and has anti-inflammatory properties. Helps with collagen and elastin.


• Omega 9 (Oleic Acid) – Awesome carrier to the other oils and helps penetrate these nutrients deep into the skin.

Legally we cannot claim that our product can heal, prevent or treat any skin disease, but we can share what it has done for us personally and the testimony of others.

We are happy to recommend products but cannot claim it will heal any of the diseases/skin issues to abide by FDA guidelines.

Tallow is an animal product; therefore, it is not vegan. However, we do believe in using the whole animal and not letting it go to waste. We believe it is more ethical to utilize the cow fat and make something beautiful out of something that would have otherwise been thrown away.

We also make an effort to know where our cows come from. We source from small family organic farms, where cows are treated and fed well.

Our team will ensure all orders are processed, packaged and shipped within 1-3 business days*. Once the package is on the truck, there is a 2-6 business day estimated arrival time. These orders do NOT have a guaranteed delivery date. Shipping may exceed 6 days as USPS does not deliver on Sundays or holidays. 

You will automatically be sent an email with your tracking number when we are packaging your order. Sometimes it might take 1-2 days for us to actually get it in the hands of the carrier, but once your package is in their hands, the timeline can vary based on location. The tracking updates will become available once packages are scanned by the post office; however, it can take up to one day before the package can be tracked. If you do not provide your email address on the order you will not receive your tracking number.

*Please note that your order may experience delays due to a high volume of orders during promotional events or holidays.

We offer Standard flat rate shipping at $8.99 for orders of all sizes (domestic shipments). There is an option for Expedited shipping at $13.99. Please note: We will prioritize all Expedited shipment orders, but it still takes us up to 2 days to process and package before shipping as we are a small business and not open 7 days a week! Orders placed after 11AM on Saturday will not be processed or shipped until Monday at the earliest. Thank you for understanding!

Yes! When viewing our website, please ensure the proper Country & Currency is selected at the top right of your screen. This will give you the ability to enter your international address at checkout.

You’re welcome to choose where to ship any purchase! Just put the name and address of the recipient when checking out.

Please email us at customerservice@flyingcowtallow.com

We’re so sorry! We will be happy to correct it! Please email us at customerservice@flyingcowtallow.com or call the Midland store so we can make it right: +1 (432) 247-100 

If there is an issue with your product/order and you wish to return it unopened, we will send you a prepaid, return shipping label to send it back to our shop. Or if you are local, you can return it to one of our stores.

All opened and/or used tallows are non-refundable. If you would like to return or exchange your unopened/unused product, you may do so within 14 days of purchase.

If you have a receipt, we will be happy to make a refund the same way the original transaction was processed.

Returns with no receipt will only be offered an exchange for equal value of the product at the time of the return.

Make sure to keep your tallow balm sealed tightly. We recommend leaving the aluminum insert in the lid to maximize freshness. Store at room temperature.

If exposed to high heat (above 75-80 degrees) for long periods of time, the tallow balm can melt and the texture will change.

Tallow typically has a good shelf life! It has naturally occurring vitamin E that is nature’s preservative.

We usually recommend using it within 8-12 months. After that it is safe to use, but starts to get a funky smell.

Flying Cow Tallow balm easily soaks into the skin. It may feel a little greasy at first if you use a lot, but it will soak in a couple minutes. A little bit really goes a long way - if it feels greasy or hasn't soaked in - use less!

You’re always welcome to dab your face with a clean washcloth or towel after to get off any excess.

It really doesn’t take much! Some enjoy using it once a day in the evening as a night cream and don’t see a need to re-moisturize in the morning.

Surprisingly, Flying Cow tallow actually does great with oily skin as well. Give oily skin a couple of weeks to adjust and balance out oil production. We have seen great success with clients who claimed that their oil production normalized after several weeks of use…especially TEENS!

Since it's a completely natural product, it varies slightly from batch to batch. Our tallow has a whipped icing feel. We do use the same recipe and method every time we make our tallow, but there are a number of factors that are out of our control.

Every now and then, you may notice a different texture. Whether more whipped, or slightly gritty - this is to be expected as we refuse to add anything synthetic to our products that would more guarantee a consistent feel. If the tallow balm is harder or got too cold, rub it between your fingers to warm it up and it will spread easily again. The good news is - even if the texture is off, the product is still as effective and works!

What we can control, we are very consistent in. We strive to create an amazing tallow with each batch we make, but if you are unhappy with your jar, message us the batch number and we can make sure you get another one. No need to keep your tallow refrigerated, but it will start to liquify around 85 to 100 degrees.

It is called “Light” because we added HALF the amount of essential oils to it vs our regular peppermint or lavender. It has a lighter scent and is great for those who have sensitive skin or don’t like strong scents.

Nothing! They are exact same thing.

Don't worry! Our 3 oz tallows are actually in 4 oz jars as we cannot locate any 3 oz jars that fit our standards.

We hand fill each jar so sometimes we add a little extra and you get lucky, but we always ensure that at least 3 oz are in each jar.

We don't want to exceed this amount so you can travel with your tallow. According to TSA guidelines, products cannot exceed 3 oz.

YES!
We have clients who have their own favorite brand and collection. They love using our Flying Cow Unscented Tallow as a carrier oil.

We recommend getting a dab of tallow and adding a couple of drops of your own essential oils with each use. You can try to add your own oils to the jar to mix, but it will most likely cause the tallow to lose its texture and fluff. Using a couple of drops each time is best!

We love plant-based oils! That is why you will find them in all of our balms, but they cannot stand alone! Tallow (animal oil) is the perfect carrier oil to make sure you get the most out of your essential oils.

We source our oils from the highest quality sources only! 99% of the essential oils we use are USDA organic and 100% are Therapeutic Grade and grown on organic farms with no pesticides. We also have contact with organic farmer's directly for some of our oils to ensure the freshest and highest quality possible.

Yes! We have people who won’t put on their makeup without tallow and claim it’s the perfect primer, others prefer only to use it at night and say their face feels hydrated plenty when they wake up.

Remember that a little goes a long way, so play with it and see what amount works best for you. You may apply more in the evening, as it has all night to soak in. Wash, apply your tallow lightly, and allow it to soak in for about 10 minutes before applying your makeup or dab off excess before applying makeup.

You can completely manage your own orders by editing, pausing, or skipping your subscriptions. In addition, your customer portal will allow you to change your payment methods and update your delivery dates (incl. the subscription start date) for your orders.

For those customers who tend to order the same products, around the same time every month or so! We now have a subscription option for most of our products! You can sign up for an automatic order and shipment every month, every two months, or every three months. This excludes: lip balms, gift sets, seasonal items (as availability varies), and items already on sale.

Pay As You Go (Auto-renew)

With 'pay-as-you-go', you will be charged at regular intervals, as per the order frequency and interval of your subscription.

For instance, if you choose a monthly subscription option in which products are delivered every month, you will be billed once a month, for just the value of the order delivered that month. You will be automatically billed, until you pause or cancel the subscription.

Through your customer portal! When you opt in for a subscription, you will automatically receive a 'Subscription Created' email from our store. This email will contain a link which is unique to that specific subscription. The link is a button that says “Manage Subscription”. You can use this link to access and manage your orders without needing to login.

Make sure to bookmark this link or save this email for future changes!

Use the Manage Subscription link to access your account. Navigate to your Scheduled Orders. Click on “Skip Order” for the upcoming order you wish to skip.

Use the Manage Subscription link to access your account. Navigate to the subscription you wish you cancel and click to open detailed view. Scroll down to Cancel Subscription button. Click to confirm.

Our subscription service excludes lip balms, gift sets, and limited edition scents.

If an item is on sale at the time of your first purchase, it might not be on sale when the next month's order is renewed. Meaning your second order will be the full product price.