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Joy Saha

UNBELIEVABLE: Can beef tallow double as skincare - Caught on Camera

Even amid its legal and regulatory troubles, TikTok spurred a slew of skincare trends that promised tangible results, albeit with questionable methods. There’s the Kim Kardashian-approved salmon-sperm facial — which is exactly what its name suggests. The anti-aging beauty treatment involves injecting a DNA component extracted from salmon semen into the skin to stimulate new collagen production and achieve a more hydrated, plump look. There’s also the grotesque poo facial, which went viral after one influencer smeared feces on her face.

Such hacks underscore the great lengths people will go for a clear, glowing complexion. Kardashian herself told The New York Times in 2022, “If you told me that I literally had to eat poop every single day and I would look younger, I might.”The internet’s latest skincare craze doesn’t involve animal ejaculate or fecal matter, thankfully — but it’s still eyebrow-raising, to say the least.

Skinfluencers have turned their attention to beef tallow, a rendered form of beef or mutton suet typically used in cooking. Those who swear by the ingredient say it’s a natural moisturizer with several benefits, including fighting acne — asserting it has anti-inflammatory properties — and protecting the skin barrier to lock in hydration.

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