Wyld Hyde - Inspired By An Off-The-Grid Lifestyle

Wyld Hyde - Inspired By An Off-The-Grid Lifestyle

Wild Hyde

Inspired by an Off-the-Grid Lifestyle

Ben and Lauren are the husband and wife duo behind Wyld Hyde, a brand born from their deep connection to nature and a life lived off the grid. Nestled in regional Western Australia, they’re surrounded by the raw, untamed beauty of the bush, a landscape that fuels their passion for sustainable living and conscious creations.

Their artisan skincare, haircare and soaps are more than products, they are expressions of care and sustainability. Every item is carefully crafted in small batches, ensuring quality and integrity in everything they create.

 What is Beef Tallow?                         

Beef tallow is rendered fat from cattle, most often sourced from suet rich areas. Once melted and purified, it becomes a stable, nutrient rich fat that’s solid at room temperature. For centuries, people have valued tallow for its versatility, using it in cooking, candle making and skincare. Its natural moisturising properties and long shelf life made it a household essential long before modern skincare existed.

A Brief History of Tallow in Skincare and Soapmaking

Tallow has deep roots in personal care traditions across the world. The ancient Romans combined animal fats with ashes to create some of the earliest forms of soap. By the 18th and 19th centuries, tallow based soaps were common throughout Europe, prized for their practicality in both hygiene and laundry products.

Interesting Fact

In Australia, tallow played a particularly important role for early settlers. Living in a harsh, dry climate, they learned to craft their own remedies, often blending tallow with native botanicals and bush medicine, passed down through generations. They relied on handmade soaps and balms to protect their skin. This resourcefulness and resilience reflected the pioneering spirit of the time, with tallow serving as both a necessity and a natural solution for everyday living.

Tallow’s Revival in Modern Australia

Fast forward to today and tallow is experiencing a powerful revival, as a modern solution for conscious skincare. As more people seek natural, sustainable alternatives to synthetic products, tallow has re-emerged as a hero ingredient, celebrated for its skin-loving properties and ancestral wisdom.

We’re proud to stock Wyld Hyde at Cafe Collective WA, it's a brand that embodies authenticity, craftsmanship and connection to the land. Wyld Hyde is handcrafted in small batches using ethically sourced ingredients, offering balms, soaps and skincare that are deeply nourishing, beautifully simple and free from unnecessary additives.

Each product reflects Ben and Lauren’s off-the-grid lifestyle and commitment to sustainability. From rugged bushland to your bathroom shelf, Wyld Hyde brings you skincare that’s rooted in nature and made with intention.

From zero waste beauty movements to organic farming initiatives, tallow fits seamlessly into Australia’s eco-conscious culture. Many small businesses and local soap makers are supported through the Australian Made Campaign by reintroducing tallow based products that celebrate sustainability, nourishment and heritage.

Nutritional and Skincare Benefits of Beef Tallow

So, what makes tallow so special for the skin? Its unique composition closely mimics the oils naturally produced by our bodies, making it both highly compatible and deeply nourishing.

  • Rich in Vitamins A, D, E, and K: These fat soluble vitamins support skin renewal, provide antioxidant protection and promote overall skin health.
  • Mimics Skin’s Natural Oils: Tallow’s fatty acid profile is remarkably similar to human sebum, helping restore balance and lock in moisture.
  • Anti-Inflammatory Properties: Conjugated linoleic acid (CLA) helps calm irritation, making tallow helpful for conditions like eczema and psoriasis.
  • Long-Lasting Hydration: Unlike many plant-based oils, tallow lingers on the skin, offering sustained moisture without frequent reapplication.

Soap lovers

For those who love hand crafted, natural soap, tallow offers both functional and skincare benefits:

  • Harder, Longer Lasting Bars: Tallow-based soaps are firm, ensuring they last longer in the shower.
  • Creamy, Gentle Lather: They create a rich, stable foam that cleanses without stripping the skin.
  • Local Ingredients: In cattle-rich regions like Australia, tallow is a cost effective and plentiful.

 

A Sustainable and Ethical Choice

Beyond its benefits for the skin, tallow also supports sustainable living.

  • Reduces Waste: It makes use of fat that would otherwise be discarded as a by-product of the meat industry.
  • Palm Oil Alternative: Unlike palm oil, which is linked to deforestation, tallow offers an eco-friendly substitute for soapmaking.
  • Minimal Processing: Rendering tallow requires little chemical intervention, lowering its environmental footprint compared to synthetic skincare ingredients.

By choosing tallow products, you’re not just caring for your skin, you’re also making an environmentally responsible choice.

How to Use Tallow in Your Skincare Routine

Incorporating tallow into your daily routine is simple and effective:

  • Moisturiser: Apply a tallow balm to damp skin for all-over hydration.
  • Lip Balm: Use a small amount to prevent dryness and soothe chapped lips.
  • Healing Balm: Calm irritation, rashes, or eczema-prone areas with its anti-inflammatory properties.
  • Soap: Switch to a tallow-based soap for a gentle, nourishing cleanse. 

Returning to Natural Skincare

The growing interest in tallow is part of a larger movement toward traditional, sustainable self-care. In Australia especially, where eco-friendly and ethical practices are highly valued, tallow has found a welcome place in modern skincare.

At Wyld Hyde, we believe in honouring nature’s wisdom. That’s why we embrace tallow as a cornerstone of our skincare products. Unlike many seed oils, tallow aligns seamlessly with the skin’s natural composition, offering deep hydration without clogging pores or irritating sensitive skin. Every balm and soap we create is guided by one principle: whole, animal-based ingredients that truly nourish.

By choosing tallow, you’re not just embracing natural skincare, you are reconnecting with an age-old tradition that supports sustainability, wellness and radiant skin.

Discover the range of skin-loving Wyld Hyde at Cafe Collective WA stores at Karrinyup Shopping Centre and Westfield Whitford City.