Forget the latest fads like snail slime, nightingale droppings, or salmon sperm—there’s a new skincare obsession on the rise. Whatever happened to the good old soap and water?
**Interviewer:** Let’s start with the basics—what exactly is beef tallow?
**Expert:** Beef tallow is rendered beef suet, which is the fat sourced from around a cow’s kidneys. In the UK, it’s comparable to what many call high-quality dripping.
**Interviewer:** That’s fascinating! So, the buzz is that it can make your skin look youthful and dewy?
**Expert:** Absolutely! Some influencers are marketing it as a miracle cream, even dubbing it “nature’s Botox.” One influencer claimed they haven’t washed their face in three months because applying this beef fat has helped clear their acne.
**Interviewer:** That seems almost too good to be true. Are there any risks associated with using beef tallow?
**Expert:** There is some research suggesting that beef tallow can lead to photosensitivity, and it might irritate the skin for certain individuals.
**Interviewer:** Plus, we’re in a time where many consumers are favoring cruelty-free and sustainable beauty products, right?
**Expert:** Exactly! It’s tough to classify melted animal fat as either cruelty-free or sustainable. And let’s not forget the fact that McDonald’s used to fry their fries in low-quality beef tallow, so you might end up smelling like a vintage fast-food restaurant.
**Interviewer:** So, it sounds like beef tallow might not be the way to go. What other trends are out there?
**Expert:** Just last month, TikTok was filled with talk about using garlic as a facial treatment, but dermatologists quickly dismissed that due to the risk of chemical burns.
**Interviewer:** Yikes, that sounds risky.
**Expert:** And then there are facial masks infused with snail slime, nightingale droppings, or even treatments involving salmon sperm. Plus, let’s not forget the case of Kate Beckinsale opting for injections containing cells from a South Korean baby’s foreskin.
**Interviewer:** Are we really this lost in the world of strange beauty trends? Can’t people just stick to washing their face with water?
**Expert:** Where’s the fun in that? The beauty industry and these bizarre fads seem to prey on our insecurities. If you can convince someone they need a “miracle” solution, they’re more likely to fall for it. Just think—people are willingly putting chip fat on their faces! It’s a mix of amusing and a bit tragic.
**Interviewer:** It does feel a bit unsettling. Do you think this is just another fleeting TikTok trend that will fade away?
**Expert:** Absolutely! Just give it a week, and we might be discussing the merits of gargling urine for skincare. That’s the cycle of modern beauty culture for you.
**Interviewer:** So, in summary, while beef tallow might sound like a skincare miracle, it’s probably not all it’s cracked up to be?
**Expert:** Exactly. And let’s skip the idea of frying your fries in soap!
