Simple Tallow: Balm Recipe
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We have been using tallow in skincare for years now, and we am glad to share with you our simple tallow balm recipe! Affordable, all-natural, and customizable to your skin needs. Enjoy!
Making your own tallow balm is super easy, plus it’s much more affordable than buying a tallow balm in-store, and you get to control how you fragrance it.
We use tallow in several of our DIYs, including our tallow lip balm recipe, which we totally love! But that is for another day.
For now, we are going to focus on our homemade tallow balm for the body, how to scent it, tips for the perfect texture, how to store it, use it, and of course, how to make it!
This DIY is here because of many of your requests, following our popular tallow body butter recipe. You asked for a tallow balm, so here it is!
Why You’ll Love Tallow Balm
- Moisturize naturally: This recipe uses simple, natural ingredients to moisturize the skin. You can enjoy healthy, glowing skin without anything fancy or harsh.
- Save money: Tallow is increasingly popular in skincare and it can carry a hefty price tag. You’ll save loads of money by making your own tallow balm!
- Easy to make: Can you believe this hydrating balm is made with only 3 ingredients?! That’s all it takes to make homemade tallow balm that nourishes and moisturizes your skin.
- Eco-friendly: Homemade tallow balm is as eco-friendly as it gets! Not only can you reuse your tallow balm jar and reduce plastic waste, but tallow is a byproduct of meat production, so you are turning common “waste” into skincare gold.
Ingredients
- Tallow: Also called rendered fat, tallow is typically made from beef fat. It is a moisturizing ingredient that nourishes the skin. You can render your own or purchase tallow that is ready to use.
- Jojoba oil: Wonderfully moisturizing with a light texture, jojoba oil is an antioxidant with anti-aging and healing properties. It works in harmony with the tallow to reveal a youthful, vibrant look. Learn more about jojoba oil here.
- Beeswax: Beeswax gives this balm a good structure and locks in moisture on the skin. Learn more about beeswax benefits and uses. Note: you can leave out the beeswax for more of a creamy texture.
- Essential oils: These are optional, but essential oils add a lovely fragrance to this balm. Keep reading for some ideas on which oils to add!
How to Make Tallow Balm
Step 1: Begin by melting the beeswax, tallow, and jojoba oil in a double boiler.
Step 2: Remove from heat and allow the mixture to cool slightly.
Step 3: Stir it every couple of minutes to ensure the ingredients are well incorporated. Add the essential oils, if using.
Step 4. Once the mixture starts to set up, but isn’t yet firm, whip it with an immersion blender or hand mixer. Transfer to an airtight container.
Tips
- Wipe out the double boiler with a paper towel while it’s still warm but not hot before washing it out. You don’t want any beeswax going down your drain, as it’ll set and potentially block your pipes.
- Rather than a double boiler, you can use a glass bowl set atop a pot of water and bring it to a boil. You can also use a saucepan set over low heat, but it will take longer and you’ll need to be careful not to let it burn.
- For an unbeatable anti-aging tool, apply the balm upwardly over your cheeks, chin, forehead, and between your brows. Give yourself a mini face massage, in essence, which promotes blood flow to the area and helps iron out fine lines.
Essential Oils for Tallow Balm
If you like scented lotions and balms, you can add a few drops of your favorite essential oil for fragrance.
We like to start with 15 drops and then add more if needed. Don’t add too much; you don’t want the scent to be overpowering.
Here are a few of our favorite blends for this tallow balm recipe:
Sweet floral
- Roman chamomile
- Ylang ylang
Flower petal
- Lavender
- Geranium
Citrus bloom
- Tangerine
- Grapefruit
Check with your healthcare provider before adding essential oils to any skincare products.
How to Use Tallow Balm
To use this tallow balm, scoop a small amount onto your fingertips and massage it into your skin.
The balm will melt on contact and absorb quickly, so you can apply more if your skin needs it.
Just remember, this is going to have a thicker consistency than a water-based lotion, such as our homemade tallow lotion.
Storage
First, ensure you put the lid on correctly once you’ve made your tallow balm and it’s cooled down.
Store your tallow balm somewhere cool, away from sunlight and heat sources.
It should last in the container for up to six months – though we expect it’ll have been well used before then, and you’ll be onto your second batch!
Recipe FAQs
Is tallow balm good for the skin?If you don’t mind using animal products on your skin and are after a moisturizing, nurturing, 100% natural ingredient that shouldn’t clog pores or cause breakout, then yes! Tallow balm is a great option for the skin.
Of course, there are alternative vegan options available, such as this whipped mango body butter recipe.
Both tallow and lard are rendered animal fats. However, tallow typically comes from beef and lard comes from pork. Both fats are used for cooking, soap, and skincare. We've made homemade lard soap and many tallow products, including this balm and homemade tallow soap!
How can we make this more creamy?We have personally made it that way several times and love it! You can follow the instructions as written, but skip the beeswax to achieve a creamier texture. This will give it a consistency more like a face cream, rather than a balm.
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5 from 19 votesEasy Tallow Balm Recipe
By the studio Ascher Prep: 5 minutes minsActive: 20 minutes minsAdditional Time: 30 minutes minsTotal: 55 minutes mins Yield: 6 ounces
SaveSaved Pin Print Discover the secret to radiant skin with this DIY Tallow Balm Recipe! Equipment
- Double Boiler
- 8 ounce storage container
Ingredients
- 3 oz Tallow
- 2 oz Jojoba oil
- 1 oz Beeswax, Optional, leave it out for a more creamy finish.
- 15-20 drops Essential oils, optional
Instructions
- Begin by melting the beeswax, tallow, and jojoba oil in a double boiler.
- Once melted, remove from the heat and let it cool down until it starts to set up. Stir it every couple of minutes to ensure the ingredients are well incorporated.
- If using essential oils, add them in right before the ingredients start to solidify.
- Once the mixture is set up but not firm, whip it with an immersion blender or hand mixer. Transfer to an airtight container and allow to cool completely before using.
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Notes
- If you use essential oils, be sure to add them before the ingredients are set up.
- Store this tallow balm in a cool place out of direct sunlight.
- Wipe out the double boiler with a paper towel while it’s still warm but not hot before washing it out. You don’t want any beeswax going down your drain, as it’ll set and potentially block your pipes.
- Rather than a doubler boiler, you can use a glass bowl set atop a pot of water and bring it to a boil. You can also use a saucepan set over low heat, but it will take longer and you’ll need to be careful not to let it burn.
- For an unbeatable anti-aging tool, apply the balm upwardly over your cheeks, chin, forehead, and between your brows. Give yourself a mini face massage, in essence!
