Animal Fat (tallow) block pores, effectively suffocating it and contributing to acne. Animal Fat is found in soap and may cause eczema. It can provide a breeding ground for bacteria.

is obtained from the tissues of mammals and/or poultry in the commercial processes of rendering or extracting. It consists predominantly of glycerides esters of fatty acids and contains no additions of free fatty acids. If an antioxidant is used, the common name or names must be indicated, followed by the words "used as a preservative".

any fat obtained from animals; "animal fat is high in saturated fatty acids"