Not When You Add These Two Oils
Beef tallow is making a comeback, praised for its skin-healing, nutrient-rich profile. But one question keeps popping up:
“Won’t beef fat attract bugs?”
It’s a fair concern. After all, bugs love anything fatty, greasy, or sweet-smelling. Left on its own, pure tallow especially in hot, humid climates can potentially attract gnats, flies, or mosquitos. But there's a way to turn this ancestral skincare hero into your outdoor defense shield.
The Natural Bug-Repelling Upgrade
At Ancient Health & Healings, we blend our tallow with two powerful plant allies:
Black Seed Oil
Known as the “remedy for everything but death,” black seed oil contains thymoquinone, a compound shown to deter mosquitos, ticks, and even fleas. It has a distinct, slightly spicy scent that bugs hate but your skin loves. It’s antimicrobial, anti-inflammatory, and helps calm redness and irritation from bites or sun.
Andiroba Oil
Used for centuries in the Amazon rainforest, andiroba oil is nature’s DEET minus the toxicity. Its bitter compounds (limonoids) disrupt insect sensory receptors, making you invisible to pests. At the same time, it nourishes skin, reduces swelling, and helps bites heal faster.
The Best of Both Worlds
When you combine these oils with grass-fed tallow, you get:
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Deep skin nourishment
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Long-lasting protection
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A natural scent barrier that keeps bugs away
No chemicals or petroleum. Simply a smart ancestral formulation.
Final Thought
So, does beef tallow attract bugs?
On its own, possibly.
With black seed and andiroba oil absolutely not!