At The Daily Grind, sustainability isn’t a buzzword — it’s a promise. We believe that beauty and environmental care can go hand-in-hand. That’s why we repurpose used coffee grounds and tea leaves — transforming what many would throw away into nourishing, eco-friendly skincare ingredients.

Cleansing is the foundation of good skin care. It’s the step you repeat every single day, yet it’s also where many routines quietly undermine the skin barrier. If your skin ever feels tight, dry, or “squeaky clean” after washing, that’s a sign your cleanser may be doing more harm than good.

There’s something quietly joyful about using a single, simple ingredient that does a lot of heavy lifting—especially when it’s been used for centuries. Beef tallow is one of those ingredients: rendered fat from cattle that, when sourced from grass-fed New Zealand herds and carefully rendered, becomes a nourishing, skin-friendly balm. Below I’ll explain the why — the chemistry, the practical benefits, and a few smart cautions.