I think you accidently put the #1 & #2 things that are beneficial and to look for on the wrong list. Is there anything better and more natural than lard and tallow for your skin? I understand if one is vegan they may not want or like the idea, but to say it's scientifically wrong or bad? I've yet to read anything proving tallow, either made into soap or straight up, is somehow damaging or pore clogging. Plenty of opinions and assumptions out there, just be sure not to read everything as fact.