How To Make Whipped Tallow Balm (Easy Recipe For Glowing Skin)
This homemade whipped tallow balm is rich, creamy, and packed with nutrients that nourish your skin at a cellular level—without any synthetic ingredients or harsh chemicals. It's so easy to make at home and it’s gentle enough for the whole family.
Ingredients
- 1 cup organic grass fed tallow
- 1/4 cup jojoba oil
- 1/2 tsp vitamin E oil optional for added antioxidants
- 10-20 drops essential oil (optional) lavender, eucalyptus, frankincense, or geranium smell wonderful and have skin benefits. Or keep it out if you prefer an unscented tallow balm
- 1 tbsp arrowroot powder optional, for a smoother non greasy feel
Instructions
- In a small saucepan or double boiler, add the grassfed tallow. Warm gently over low heat until fully melted.
- Remove from heat and let cool for about 5 minutes. Then add in the jojoba oil and essential oils (if using) and stir to combine. For body balms I love eucalyptus and lavender. For face creams I love frankincense and geranium. However, if you would like your balm unscented, you don't have to add any essential oils.1/4 cup jojoba oil, 10-20 drops essential oil
- Let the mixture cool until it’s slightly firm but still soft. It can cool in the fridge or on the counter. In the fridge it takes about 1-2 hours to firm up. You'll know it is ready when you poke it with your finger and it feels soft but has firmed up enough to leave an imprint.
- Remove the firm balm from the fridge. Using a hand mixer or kitchen-aid mixer, whip until you get a light, fluffy texture—similar to body butter. Once you get a light fluffy texture, add in the Arrowroot powder and whip to combine.1 tbsp arrowroot powder
- Spoon or funnel your tallow balm into clean 4 oz glass jars and seal tightly. Store at room temperature, out of direct sunlight.Because this recipe uses pure natural ingredients, it’s best to make it in small batches and use within a few months.
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