It's really helped out my dry skin! Thanks!!
Golden Haze - Whipped Body Butter
100% Plant-based scent. No fragrance hiding.
Six ingredients. Skin that holds onto moisture.
A clean body butter that works whether your skin's reactive, rough, or just ready for something simpler.
What you'll notice- All-day moisture
- Softens dry patches
- Supports the skin barrier
- Softer skin overnight
- Smoother-looking texture
- Smooths rough patches
Why tallow holds moisture when lotion doesn't
Tallow matches your skin's own fat profile. Your body knows how to use it. No water in the formula means no preservatives, no fillers. If clean body lotions haven't worked, this is why.
The formula
Tallow · Jojoba oil · Olive oil · Beeswax · Honey · Golden Haze
Six ingredients. That's the whole list.
See the formula & scent here.Regular price
$49.00
Regular price
Sale price
$49.00
Unit price
per
8.45 fl. oz — enough to use daily without rationing it. Most tallow body butters are 2oz.
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Your skin doesn't want water. It wants fat.
- Tallow matches your skin's own fat composition — it absorbs because your body already knows how to use it, not because it's been engineered to penetrate.
- "Fragrance" is the biggest black box in skincare — most brands use it to hide dozens of synthetic chemicals. Golden Haze is ISO 9235 certified and every botanical compound is listed in full. Nothing hidden.
- No water means no preservatives — every ingredient in this tin is doing something for your skin. Nothing exists just to stabilize something else.
Here's what changes first.
What you'll notice when you leave fillers and synthetics behind.
- You step out of the shower and your skin feels finished. Not tight. Not asking for more within the hour.
- The rough patches — elbows, knees, shins — stop being the patches you manage and start just being skin.
- People notice. Not because you've done something dramatic. Because your skin looks like it's being taken care of.
What you'll actually notice
Rough & dry patches that actually smooth out.
Elbows. Knees. Shins. The spots you've accepted as just how your skin is. Tallow and jojoba absorb where other moisturizers sit on top and evaporate. Those areas are finally getting actual nourishment instead of surface coating, and they start smoothing out because something is actually getting in.
Your skin actually recognizes this.
It doesn't recognize your lotion. Tallow's fat profile matches your skin's own sebum. Olive oil is high in squalene, the same lipid your skin already produces. Your body treats both as its own, absorbing completely and delivering vitamins A, D, E, and K to the layers that need them.
Skin with a lot less to react to.
Tallow is rich in vitamin A, and olive oil layers in antioxidants that help buffer skin from daily stress. Skin that looks reactive has less to push back against when there are no synthetics in the formula.
You stopped reaching for lotion by noon.
Water-based lotions evaporate within hours. This formula doesn't. Honey pulls moisture from the air into your skin, tallow holds it there, beeswax seals it in. Most customers apply once after showering and their skin holds it through the day.
Who this is for
For every version of your body. At every stage.
Whether your skin is going through a change, reacting to everything, or just deserves something cleaner and more effective — you're in the right place.
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Your skin isn't what it used to be.
Perimenopause and menopause
Skin on your arms and chest that suddenly feels paper-thin. Crepey texture where there wasn't any before. Itchy dry patches that weren't part of your life last year. Estrogen drops and your skin loses the natural oils it used to make on its own. Not just on your face. Conventional lotions can't keep up because they're mostly water. Tallow replaces exactly what hormonal changes take away, in a form your skin already knows how to use.
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Pregnancy, postpartum, breastfeeding.
The whole journey
The belly skin that feels tight as it stretches. Hands that won't stop cracking. Itchy dry patches that lotion makes worse. Your body is changing faster than any product can keep up, and you're thinking twice about everything you put on your skin. Six ingredients, all organic, nothing synthetic. Made to be used at every stage, and rich enough to leave changing, stretched, thirsty skin feeling soft and comfortable.
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You reach for lotion and it's already worn off.
Dry skin that nothing fixes
Tight skin after every shower. Rough elbows, knees, shins that won't smooth out. Lotion that feels good for an hour and disappears. Tallow doesn't evaporate — it absorbs completely and stays. One application after your shower and your skin holds its moisture through the day.
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Every scented lotion makes your skin angry.
Sensitive and reactive skin
Body products are often worse than face products for synthetic ingredients — fragrance, preservatives, stabilizers. Your skin reacts because it's supposed to. No synthetic fragrance. No irritants. Golden Haze conforms to ISO 9235 and is derived entirely from plant-based botanicals. Every compound listed in full. Nothing hidden.
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You're done putting unknowns on your skin.
Clean swap
You've started reading labels. Body lotion is next on the list. Most of what's in conventional moisturizers is either water, synthetic filler, or an ingredient you'd have to research at midnight. Six ingredients. Every one of them something you'd recognize. Nothing to second-guess.
What we left out — and why
The moisturizer you used this morning is probably illegal in 27 countries.
1,400+
chemicals banned from cosmetics in the EU
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11
banned in the U.S.
Every ingredient we didn't use was a decision, not an oversight.
Here's what you'll find in nearly every moisturizer, lotion, and body cream on the shelf — what those ingredients are, why they're restricted in other countries, and why the industry keeps using them.
Parabens
A cheap synthetic preservative — the reason most water-based formulas can sit on a shelf for years.
Parabens are synthetic preservatives that keep water-based formulas from spoiling. The EU limits several of them in cosmetics; the U.S. doesn't.
Why they're everywhereThey're cheap preservatives that extend shelf life to years. We don't need them because our formula contains no water — so there's nothing to spoil.
Phthalates
Banned in children's toys in the EU. Still fully legal in U.S. skincare.
Phthalates are one of the most-flagged ingredient groups in cosmetic-safety research. The EU restricted them. The U.S. didn't.
Why they're everywhereThey make synthetic fragrances last longer and formulas spread more easily. We use no synthetic fragrance and no synthetic carriers.
Synthetic Fragrance
"Fragrance" is a legal loophole. One word can hide 3,000+ undisclosed chemicals.
Companies aren't required to disclose what's in their fragrance blend. The EU has restricted over 80 fragrance compounds. The U.S. restricts almost none.
Why it's everywhereScent sells. It makes products feel luxurious and memorable. Any scent in our body butters comes from plant-derived botanicals — every compound listed in full, nothing hidden.
SLS / SLES (Sulfates)
Industrial detergents that strip the exact barrier your skin needs to hold moisture.
Sulfates are strong detergents. The tight, dry feeling after washing is the barrier stripped of its natural oils. Daily, that adds up, which is why people keep reaching for more product.
Why they're everywhereThey create foam. People associate lather with clean. Your skin doesn't need foam. It needs its natural oils left intact.
Dimethicone (Silicones)
Creates the look of smooth skin. Under that film, skin renewal slows.
Silicones coat skin in a synthetic film. Under that layer, skin can look congested and dull over time. The smoothness is real. The skin health it implies is not.
Why it's everywhereIt makes skin feel silky instantly — before anything has actually changed. That instant gratification is the product.
Water
Dilutes everything you're paying for. Then requires preservatives to compensate.
Water itself isn't harmful. But when it's the formula base, it dilutes the active ingredients you're actually buying, and it forces the addition of preservatives, stabilizers, and emulsifiers to prevent spoilage. Most of those preservatives are the parabens on this list.
Why it's everywhereWater is the cheapest ingredient in skincare. It pads formulas and keeps margins high. Our body butter is 100% active ingredients. Nothing diluted. Nothing needs preserving.
Read the label
Most body lotions need 30+ ingredients. We need six.
Typical body lotion
32+
Water, Glycerin, Cetearyl Alcohol, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Glyceryl Stearate, PEG-100 Stearate, Dimethicone, Cyclopentasiloxane, Phenoxyethanol, Carbomer, Sodium Hydroxide, Disodium EDTA, Fragrance, Tetrasodium EDTA, Butylene Glycol, Caprylyl Glycol, Tocopheryl Acetate, Allantoin, Panthenol, Stearic Acid, Palmitic Acid, Methylparaben, Propylparaben, Ethylparaben, BHT, Chlorphenesin, Amodimethicone, Trideceth-12, Cetrimonium Chloride, Sodium PCA, Xanthan Gum, Aminomethyl Propanol
Tau Tau whipped body butter
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Organic grass-fed tallow
Organic jojoba oil
Organic olive oil
Organic beeswax
Organic raw honey
100% Plant based fragrance
Most of those 32 ingredients exist to stabilize, preserve, or mask the water that makes up 70% of the formula. Ours doesn't have water. So we don't need any of that.
"I've tried every 'clean' lotion out there and my skin was always thirsty again by noon. This actually keeps me hydrated all day and I can read every ingredient on the label. The scent makes it feel like a treat, not a chore."
Cassie, 52
Who makes this
We got tired of reading ingredient lists we needed a chemistry degree to understand. So we made something different. Something with real ingredients we could actually explain. Every tin is still mixed, poured, and packed by our family. No factory. No middleman. Just us.
Learn more about our process and our story.
The Tau Tau family
Pure Ingredients, Nothing Else
USDA Organic. Pasture raised, hormone, antibiotic, and vaccine free. The closest match in nature to your skin's own sebum. Grass-fed tallow delivers vitamins A, D, E, and K in a form your body absorbs without resistance. It's why one ingredient does what most formulas need fifteen to attempt.
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Cold-pressed, unfiltered. Structurally similar to your skin's own sebum, which means it absorbs completely without blocking pores. It works with your skin's natural oil balance instead of overriding it.
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Single-sourced, cold-pressed. High in squalene and antioxidants, it sinks in to soften the look of texture and help buffer skin from pollution and dry air.
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A natural humectant that pulls moisture into the skin and holds it there. Honey's gentle enzymes help promote an even, healthy-looking complexion over time.
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Seals everything in without suffocating your skin. The protective layer that makes the rest of the formula's work last through the day and into the next.
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A custom scent developed entirely from plant-based botanicals — ISO 9235 certified, meaning every aromatic compound comes directly from a natural source. No synthetic fragrance chemicals. Bright citrus, soft florals, a warm woodsy finish. See the complete breakdown of every compound and the plant it came from below, because we're not hiding behind the word 'fragrance.'
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How to use
Less than you think. Every time.
No complicated routine. Apply it once and move on with your day.
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Right after your shower.
Damp, warm skin is the key. The moisture and warmth help it absorb completely and go further.
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Less than you think.
A small scoop. Warm it between your palms for a few seconds until it melts down. That's when it's ready.
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Smooth and press in.
Apply to legs, arms, anywhere dry. Rub gently. Let your skin absorb it rather than pushing it around.
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Give it a moment.
It absorbs slower than lotion. That's not a flaw — that's actual nourishment staying put. Get dressed and you're done.
Good to know
- Feels heavy or greasy? You used too much. Half the amount, twice the result.
- One tin lasts 4–8 weeks with daily full-body use.
- Morning or night. No rules about when.
- Works on everything. Legs, arms, elbows, knees. Anywhere your skin is dry, rough, or just needs something real.
Frequently Asked Questions
What exactly is in the Golden Haze scent?
Golden Haze is a custom scent we developed from 100% plant-based botanicals — it doesn't exist anywhere else. ISO 9235 certified, meaning every aromatic component is derived directly from a natural source. No synthetic fragrance chemicals.
The scent opens with bright citrus, moves into soft florals, and finishes warm and woodsy. Here's every compound in it and exactly where it comes from:
Here’s a quick breakdown of the full list of naturally occurring compounds in our botanical blend:
• Carvones – found in spearmint and caraway
• Citral (Geranial + Neral) – from lemongrass, lemon myrtle, and orange peel
• Citronellal – from citronella and eucalyptus
• Citronellol – from rose, geranium, and citronella
• Eugenol – from clove, cinnamon, and nutmeg
• Farnesal & Farnesol – from citronella, neroli, and acacia
• Geraniol – from geranium and palmarosa
• Methyl Eugenol – from basil and cloves
• Perillaldehyde – from perilla leaves
• Methyl N-methyl anthranilate – from orange blossom
• 3,7-Dimethyl-3,6-octadienal – naturally found in citrus peel
• Alpha & Beta Cedrene – from cedarwood
• Isoeugenol – from ylang ylang and clove
Why does my body butter feel grainy sometimes? Is something wrong?
Nothing is wrong. The grainy texture happens because the natural fats in tallow can crystallize at different rates when the product goes through temperature changes. Warm the butter between your palms before applying and it will melt smooth immediately. This texture is a sign of a pure formula — no synthetic stabilizers.
How long does one jar last?
With daily full-body use, most customers get 4–8 weeks from one jar. A little goes further than you'd expect, especially applied to damp skin right after showering. At $56, that's roughly a dollar a day for a body moisturizer you'll actually want to use.
Will your products leave my skin feeling greasy?
Tallow absorbs differently than water-based lotion — slower, which is why it lasts longer. Start with a small amount on damp skin right after your shower and it absorbs fully, no residue.
Is your product safe for sensitive skin, including eczema-prone skin?
Yes, our products are gentle on sensitive skin and are a favorite for people with eczema-prone and very reactive skin. Since we use only natural, gentle ingredients without synthetic chemicals, fragrances, or harsh additives, our products are ideal for those with sensitive or reactive skin.
Many customers with eczema-prone and very reactive skin tell us they love how it feels. The tallow in our formulations is rich in vitamins A, D, E, and K, and deeply moisturizing, so it leaves dry, tight-feeling skin looking calmer and feeling softer and more comfortable. The look of redness fades into more even-looking skin.
We always recommend performing a patch test first to ensure your skin responds well to the product. We also offer an unscented product which is completely free from all fragrances.
If fragrance sensitivity is a concern, our unscented version uses chamomile and calendula-infused jojoba for additional skin-calming support and contains no added scent of any kind.
Is it pregnancy safe?
Yes. Our products were created and used during pregnancy and are made with gentle, nourishing ingredients meant to support the skin during sensitive seasons like pregnancy. That said, every body is different, so we always recommend reviewing the ingredient list and checking with your healthcare provider if you have specific concerns or sensitivities.
For more on what makes skincare pregnancy-safe and the ingredients to avoid, see our pregnancy-safe skincare guide.
What’s the difference between your Face Balm and Body Butter? I noticed they have the same ingredients.
Same core ingredients, different consistency and proportion. The body butter is whipped to a lighter texture suited for larger surface areas — it spreads easily across legs, arms, and torso. The Face Balm is denser, formulated for targeted application on the face. Both are completely waterless and built on the same tallow base.
Why does the color or consistency of my product look or feel different from photos or previous orders?
Natural ingredients aren't uniform. Botanicals and oils shift in color from harvest to harvest, season to season. Grass-fed tallow from spring pasture looks different from tallow rendered in late fall — the animal's diet and the time of year both affect the final color and texture.
Consistency can also vary slightly. Temperature during shipping and storage, humidity, and natural variation between batches can all make a product feel slightly firmer or softer than a previous tin.
What never changes is the formulation, the sourcing standards, and how the product performs. The photos on our site show a representative batch. Variation in color or texture is proof that we're not using synthetic dyes, artificial colorants, or chemical stabilizers to force uniformity — because we're not.
More questions? See our full FAQ
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60-Day Guarantee
Use it for a full 60 days. If your skin isn't softer and you're not reaching for lotion mid-day, email us and we'll refund every penny.
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You'll Notice Quickly
Most customers notice the difference in the first week or two. Skin that holds moisture through the day instead of asking for more by noon. You'll know well before the jar runs out.
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Six Ingredients. Full Stop.
Tallow. Jojoba Oil. Olive oil. Beeswax. Honey. Golden Haze. That's the complete list. Every compound in the fragrance is plant-derived and listed in full in the FAQ.
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60-Day Guarantee
Use it for a full 60 days. If your skin isn't softer and you're not reaching for lotion mid-day, email us and we'll refund every penny.
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You'll Notice Quickly
Most customers notice the difference in the first week or two. Skin that holds moisture through the day instead of asking for more by noon. You'll know well before the jar runs out.
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Six Ingredients. Full Stop.
Tallow. Jojoba Oil. Olive oil. Beeswax. Honey. Golden Haze. That's the complete list. Every compound in the fragrance is plant-derived and listed in full in the FAQ.
Customer Reviews
Overall rating: 4.8 / 5 from 175 reviews.
I absolutely love this product. It works exceptionally well on my skin. It’s quite penetrating and has an amazing smell.
The best
I love this product!! I use it from head to toe!! Keeps me looking young!!
I’ve used almost every natural, clean body butter under the sun and Tau Tau’s FINALLY checks all the boxes! It’s clean. It’s moisturizing but doesn’t leave my skin feeling greasy! Its first ingredient isn’t water. The Golden Haze smells amazing! (I’m super sensitive to strong scents and this is perfect in that it smells so good but it’s not overwhelming). And the tins are adorable and large enough to last me longer than just a couple of weeks. Thank you Tau Tau for such an incredible product - love supporting your small family business!
Golden Haze - Whipped Body Butter
Store owner replied: This made our week. Tallow that doesn’t feel heavy or greasy is the hardest thing to formulate, and Joe is stubborn about it, so that means a lot to hear. Keeping the scent gentle is deliberate too. If you’re sensitive, you’re exactly who we have in mind. Thank you for noticing the details we sweat over
This stuff is AWESOME! I have developed very sensitive, itchy skin, and Tau Tau body is the perfect solution. My daughter-in-law told me about your products, and I’m thankful that she did. No more itching!
I AM SO GLAD I FOUND THIS!! Best tallow based body butter ever. I have tried so many different brands and this by far takes the cake. Smells incredible and the texture is heavenly. The orange scent smells amazing but I’m obsessed with the vanilla. I buy in bulk now. I’ll never go back. I’m pregnant and it has helped with stretch marks and keeping my skin super hydrated long after I put it on. That says a lot because I live in the desert where it’s super dry.
Vanilla Whisper - Whipped Body Butter
Store owner replied: Hi Sophee, Thank you so much for taking the time to share this. Hearing from someone who has tried multiple tallow body butters and chose ours truly means a lot to us. We love that it’s helping keep your skin hydrated through pregnancy, especially in a desert climate where moisture never seems to last long. That kind of real world feedback is exactly why we make these products the way we do. And you’re definitely not alone in being obsessed with the vanilla. It tends to become a favorite very quickly. Thank you again for supporting our small family business. Reviews like yours genuinely encourage us to keep going. Joe & Jennifer Tau Tau Skin
Love this product! Smells great, super hydrating and easily absorbs into the skin!! Would definitely repurchase!
I don’t think I’ll go back to regular lotions after this
Bought this for our 100 year old grandpa who has the worst dry patches. After only one month, they are gone and his skin looks brand new. I wish I took before and after photos. Needless to say we are hooked and order every month. Thank you Tau Tau!
Works wonderfully and smells amazing! A small amount goes a long way.
This stuff is glorious!! I’ve tried tallow before and it was very greasy and “beefy” smelling that I didn’t want to use it in public. Tao is incredible! The texture is smooth, quick absorbing and smells amazing
Im in love thank you so much
The BEST tallow body butter! Smells great, not too strong. And I love that it’s orange and not vanilla, it seems like everyone makes vanilla and I don’t care for vanilla scent. Great product, you can tell this tallow is made with quality ingredients.
the body whip smells incredible! i love how fluffy it is and that a little really does go a long way with this product
Love this body butter. Smells amazing and keeps my skin moisturized for a very long time!
Just like the Vanilla Body Butter, the Golden Haze melts into your skin without feeling heavy or greasy. It has a sweet smell to it, and goes on so smoothly. It has become part of my nightly shower routine and I’m not sure I want to ever go back to regular lotion. I would buy this one over and over again as a well, I’m not sure which one I like better as they both smell sooooo good.
The Vanilla Body Butter literally melts into your skin. It doesn’t feel greasy or heavy, and it smells sooooo good. The fragrance sticks around too, and it doesn’t dry your skin out like other fragranced things do. I will buy this over and over again.
I love your tallow products!!!
Smells like cupcakes and feels so luxurious on the skin! The texture is creamy, nourishing, and melts right in without being greasy. Our only complaint? It disappears way too fast because the entire family wants to use it! Love Tau Tau and the continued conscious effort they put towards creating products that smell so incredible without all the harmful fragrances and chemicals!
I have tried many different tallow brands and this is the best one! From the packaging, the consistency, the scent and ultimately their customer service. I cannot recommend them enough! Me and my husband use it daily and now that I’m pregnant it’s a staple for the baby bump. Not a doubt in my mind I’m using the safest products and so happy to be supporting a small family business. 🫶🏻
I’ve tried a few different kinds of Tallow butter and this by far toos them all.
Love this product. Very much improved dry skin after only a week.
I love the products that I have received from them. Feels so good on my skin!
I was skeptical about buying scented, but this is the best smelling vanilla. I love that this is a small business and I 100% want to support this. Love it!
Love this tallow!! Such beautiful and modern packaging. Will repurchase over and over!
The new recipe for the whipped body butter is great! The scent is subtly sweet & goes on smoothly. I LOVE this product and highly recommend !
For the past several years I have seen 3 dermatologists about my arms breaking out. Not one prescription or recommended change helped, at best only kept things unchanged. I started using your cream and it was better in 3 days! I seriously can't believe it still! Thank you for such a great product!
Love the feel of it on my skin
Love how moisturized and smooth my skin feels after using. The smell is incredible too!
The texture is honestly perfect. Whipped just enough to scoop easily but still super nourishing. Golden Haze has this subtle depth that makes it feel like a luxury product.
Feels luxurious. I reach for this more than my expensive body cream.
Gentle, effective, and actually works. Love how it feels on my skin. Smells amazing also!
This helped restore my skin during postpartum. I trust it completely.
I wasn’t sure if it would be worth it, but it is. I get the hype.
The best vanilla scent I’ve ever smelled. Rich, creamy, and not too sweet.
Its very hydrating!
I keep coming back to this beautiful ptoduct. I love the soft citrus scent and the creamy butter makes my skin moist and soft. Thank you for such a great product! Coming back to this
Tallow Whipped Body Butter - Golden Haze
Store owner replied: Thank you Lillian. We sincerely appreciate your continued support. -Jen&Joe
I reach for this after every shower. It’s my little ritual now.
I use this on my toddler and it cleared her rash overnight.