Honey in Tallow? Here’s the Sticky Truth

Let’s talk about why this sweet idea can turn sour without the right know-how.

We get it — honey is basically nature’s gold. It’s sweet, it’s healing, it’s been used for thousands of years to soothe skin and calm inflammation. So when people start wondering, “Can I just mix honey into my tallow balm for a little extra glow?” — we totally understand the appeal.

But hold up. Before we all start stirring honey into our skincare like a batch of grandma’s biscuits, let’s break down why this combo isn’t as innocent as it seems.

Why People Love the Idea

Honey is a humectant — meaning it draws moisture into the skin (which sounds dreamy, right?). It’s also packed with antioxidants, minerals, and naturally soothing enzymes. For those of us who love using what God gave us, it’s easy to think, “The more natural goodies, the better!”

But here’s the catch: honey is water-based. And oils and water don’t always play nicely.

What Happens When You Mix Honey and Tallow (Without Preservatives)

Let’s imagine your beautifully whipped jar of tallow. Now you add a little dab of honey — sounds harmless. But honey invites water. And where water goes, microbes like to follow.

Even a tiny bit of honey can create moisture pockets in your balm, and without a real preservative system (sorry, vitamin E doesn’t count), those pockets can become a happy home for mold, yeast, and bacteria.

Translation? That “all-natural” balm could spoil on the shelf, or worse — on your skin.

So, What’s the Safe Way to Use Honey in Skincare?

If you really want to use honey on your skin (and it can be amazing when done right), it needs to be in an emulsified formula — like a lotion or cream — with a well-tested, broad-spectrum preservative. That’s not just our opinion — that’s basic cosmetic safety 101.

And because we care about what you’re putting on your body and your baby’s cheeks, we keep our oil-based products — like our Glow Whips and balms — honey-free and shelf-stable the old-fashioned way: slow infusions, simple ingredients, and zero shortcuts.

Why You Won’t Find Honey in Our Whipped Tallow

Listen, we love honey. On toast? Yes. In tea? Absolutely. In our tallow whip? Not unless we’re also adding science-backed preservatives — which we’re not.

Our products are built to be safe, soothing, and naturally nourishing. That means no hidden water content, no risky ingredients, and no wishful thinking when it comes to shelf life.

So for now, we’ll let honey stay in the pantry — and keep crafting our tallow the Wild Render way: slow-rendered, heart-led, and made with clean, simple ingredients that don’t need babysitting.

Rendered with Purpose. Wild by Design.

Clean skincare that doesn’t cut corners — or grow mold.