The Best Tallow Diaper Cream Recipe (Whipped & Nourishing)
This homemade tallow diaper rash cream is made with nourishing grass-fed tallow, calendula-infused oil, mango butter, beeswax, and non-nano zinc oxide for a soothing, protective balm that helps calm irritated skin naturally. This whipped diaper balm is smooth, spreadable, and made with simple, natural ingredients perfect for sensitive skin
Equipment
- 1 Double boiler or saucepan with a glass bowl that fits on top
Ingredients
- 1/2 cup grass-fed tallow
- 1/4 cup calendula-infused olive oil refer to my recipe. Or you can sub jojoba oil or extra virgin olive oil
- 2 tbsp beeswax
- 1 tbsp mango butter
- 2 tbsp non-nano zinc oxide (uncoated)
Optional
- 1/2 tsp vitamin E oil
- 2-4 drops essential oils choose safe essential oils like lavender or chamomile
Instructions
- Prepare your double boiler. If you don't have one, you can create one by filling a saucepan with several inches of water. Bring the water to a simmer. Then place a heat-safe glass bowl over the saucepan, making sure the bottom does not touch the water.
- Add the grass-fed tallow, beeswax, and mango butter to a double boiler or heat-safe glass bowl and place it over the simmering water of the double boiler. Allow the ingredients to melt slowly over low heat, stirring occasionally until everything is fully melted and smooth.1/2 cup grass-fed tallow, 2 tbsp beeswax, 1 tbsp mango butter
- Once the tallow, beeswax, and mango butter are completely melted, carefully remove the mixture from heat. Stir in the calendula-infused oil until fully incorporated. If you are using vitamin E or any essential oils, you can add them now.1/4 cup calendula-infused olive oil
- Slowly whisk in the zinc oxide, stirring continuously until fully incorporated and no clumps remain. Be sure to mix thoroughly so the zinc oxide is evenly distributed throughout the diaper balm.2 tbsp non-nano zinc oxide (uncoated)
- Place the bowl in the refrigerator for 20–40 minutes, or until the mixture begins to firm up and becomes opaque but is not completely solid.
- Using a hand mixer or stand mixer, whip the mixture for several minutes until it becomes lighter, smoother, and creamy.
- Spoon or pipe the whipped diaper balm into clean jars or tins. I like to use these amber jars. Store in a dark place away from direct sunlight.
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