Primal Derma. Straightforward skin.

Primal Derma is the Swiss Army knife of skin care — one simple product for every inch of your skin, from chapped lips, to cracked knuckles, to scratchy feet, and everywhere else in between.

Primal Derma. Modern Skin. Primal Solution.

Unlike other plant-based skin-care products made from ingredients like aloe, avocado, and almonds, Primal Derma is made from rendered, grass-fed beef tallow, which is nearly bio-identical to human skin cells. This similarity means that your skin will always be nourished by it and will absorb it deeply. No more oily surface creams that never soak in.

Tallow is uniquely compatible with the biology of our cells. About 50% of the structure of our cell membrane comes from saturated fats, with remaining amounts consisting of monounsaturated, and to a lesser degree, polyunsaturated fats. When your skin receives sufficient saturated and monounsaturated fats, it becomes healthy and toned for the long term. According to Nourishing Traditions, it is these saturated fats that give cell membranes the “necessary stiffness and integrity” for proper function (p. 11).

The benefits of grass-fed tallow are numerous. Studies have shown that its mineral and micro-nutrient profile is significantly more beneficial for your skin than that of grain-fed cows. One study found that the tallow from grass-fed cows has four times more vitamin E than that of grain-fed cows. Products made from grass-fed animals were also found to have three to five times more CLA than those fed a “conventional” diet.

Your skin is the largest organ in your body. Anything that comes in contact with our skin is absorbed just as easily as if we ate it. Since Primal Derma has just one primary ingredient: food-grade, grass-fed beef tallow, which is significantly healthier for your body to absorb than products loaded with parabens, petro-chemicals, and stabilizers, you can be just as sure of what you are putting ON your body as you are of what you put IN it. This is food for your skin.

At Primal Derma we believe in real ingredients and real results.
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Primal Derma = Less waste, less fuss.

No matter where your meat comes from, meat production results in plenty of waste. Cows aren’t skinny and lots of their fat ends up just being thrown away. At Primal Derma, we take the respect for the life of the cow very seriously. If you must take the life of an animal, you should use every part of it. By using the tallow from these cows, we make good use of something that would otherwise go to waste. 

This back-to-the-land ethos also supports small farmers, providing additional income by buying what would normally be discarded. We honor our animals by facilitating and participating in the use of every part of the animal. When you use Primal Derma you support this mission by making use of something that other people think is useless.

At Primal Derma we believe in nose-to-tail values for head-to-toe healthy skin.

Primal Derma. Modern Skin. Primal Solution.

Humans have been using animal fat as part of their skincare regimen for likely at least 17,000 years. Modern hunter gatherers from the Inuit, to the Hadza of Tanzania, to the Hamer tribe of southern Ethiopia, still use animal fat to protect the skin. Animal fat insulates skin from the elements and keeps it soft and supple, and conditions the skin after intense exposure to the elements (sun, cold, or dryness).

For the last 100 years or so, humans have disconnected from this practice. Using Primal Derma reconnects us with our ancestral nature and the age-old traditions and remedies that have worked effectively or people around the world for centuries.

At Primal Derma we believe in modern skin care grounded in traditional wisdom.

Primal Derma. Good science. Good skin.

Primal Derma Body

Primal Derma BODY 2oz

$60.00 or subscribe and save 15%

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Primal Derma Hand

Primal Derma HAND 1oz

$40.00 or subscribe and save 15%

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Primal Derma Lip

Primal Derma LIP .25oz

$12.00 or subscribe and save 15%

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Derma Love

How do you Derma?

Primal Derma can be used for all sorts of skin issues.

From healing to moisturizing, to soothing itchiness, PD faithfuls have gotten quite inventive in how they use it.

So we asked them…

“As a dermatologist I get more samples of cream than I have skin to apply them to. I have to say it was cosmetically elegant and kept my hand soft after several washings. I could feel how something derived from an animal felt more bio identical on the skin. Vegetarians and vegans may not go for it. Beef eaters, however, who want to feel silky (for those of the feminine), yet Paleo (think cave man cream for the more macho), Primal Derma is a unique and innovative skin care option.”

Dr. Dina Strachan, Harlem, NY

“My husband loves Primal Derma. He recently noticed a dry skin rash on his forehead, under his eyes and behind his ears, possibly the result of a long, cold and windy ski season, but really we are not sure what it is from. All the creams he was using to repair it were burning the affected areas. In 2 applications of Primal Derma it is already significantly better! He also loves the gentle citrus smell. The product really attacks dry skin. I used it as well… same result. Love the product and will be purchasing more for sure!”

Heather, East Hampton, NY

“I had 2 blisters tear open during my chest to bar pull ups right after receiving my Primal Derma.

I let the torn skin harden up for about a day and then started applying PD to the area at night. I feel like within one day (24 hour period/2 applications) I saw results.

My blisters were healing faster and not dry or cracking, which is rare with the extremely cold temps we have been having lately.”

Jenna Homburg

“Two thumbs up! I LOVE the scent.

Since my hands get really dry in the winter (to the point of getting cracked and bleeding), I’ve tried my fair share of moisturizers, and it’s clear that a lot of of them simply don’t work. I look for two things—natural (sans chemicals and toxins) and effective (I need the moisture to absorb and heal my skin). Primal Derma checks both boxes, and smells amazing. That might be my favorite thing. It’s a nice consistency, not too greasy. And very effective.”

Michelle Urbick

“I’ve been moisturizing the dry, irritated spot on my scalp with coconut oil and I’ve tried cortisone too. I’m not diligent with doing it daily but it’s never improved and it is a chronic issue. I’m not diligent with using Primal Derma on it every day either yet the inflamed, irritated spot feels like it is almost gone. I like that it isn’t full of chemicals and artificial preservatives.”

Faith Presley

“My feet and hands became softer with using Primal Derma.

I like that Primal Derma is all natural, and I specifically like the quality of the tallow being from grass-fed cows.

The creamy feel makes this like a balm and I loved the way it felt on my skin.”

Jessica Darling

“I’ve only had mine a few days and already my feet are in a much better state. I’ve never seen that much change so quickly with normal lotion (and don’t get me wrong, I love the lotion I use for my hands and face). Elbows are also now soft. Wow!

And I really like the mild herbal scent – I HATE fake smells or strong smells, and am pretty sensitive in that department – I was really impressed with how pleasant and non-intrusive the scent was.”

Molly Morrissey

“It smoothed out the unsexy gritty skin on my elbows, knees and heels.

The lemongrass scent is divine and the thickness of it makes it feel a bit more luxurious than thinner lotions.”

Maisie Smith

“Used Primal Derma on some tears I got from pull ups- about a day after I got them. Some of the fastest healing tears I have had.

When you get a rip it can have a huge effect on you for a good couple of days.

Right after it sucks, and then even once it heals it continues to crack and that is almost even worse! I did not get any cracking!”

Emily Yates

“It totally helped with the chapped lips I get in the Northeastern winter, and then it transferred really well to life in the tropics.

I even use a little on my finger as non-black mascara and it works so so well!”

Abigail Rose Clarke

“Lovely. The kids’ itchy spots went away pretty quickly. My daughter has always had eczema (flares up horribly in the winter) and so far it’s kept it under control better than anything else has.”

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