Homemade Whipped Tallow Balm
Looking for an easy DIY moisturizer that feels luxurious and is all-natural with just a few ingredients? Look no further! This whipped tallow balm recipe checks all the boxes!
Materials
- 1 1/2 cup Beef Tallow (12 oz)
- 1/2 cup Avocado Oil (4 oz)
Optional Ingredients
- 80 drops Essential Oil (see notes)
Instructions
- Add the beef tallow and avocado oil to a small saucepan, and melt over medium heat.
- Once melted and combined, transfer the oil mixture to a large glass bowl and place in the refrigerator. Use a larger bowl than you think you need so the tallow balm doesn’t fly all over the place as you whip it (trust me!).
- OPTIONAL: Once the mixture has cooled enough that you can stick a finger in it, add essential oils if using and stir to combine. Place back in the refrigerator.
- When the mixture has solidified and turned opaque (roughly 30 minutes to 1 hour), remove from the refrigerator.
- Whip the tallow mixture with an electric mixer for a few minutes until the consistency becomes light and airy.
- Transfer the whipped tallow balm to a wide-mouth glass container with a lid, and store at room temperature.
Notes
Feel free to try some essential oils with your homemade whipped tallow balm! Just make sure they're 100% pure with no artificial fragrance or other additives.
*If you're pregnant, talk to your medical provider first before using essential oils, especially during the first trimester. And if you get the green light from your medical provider, be sure to use pregnancy-safe essential oils.
Here's a blend that's considered safe to use during pregnancy when diluted with a carrier oil. But always double-check with your medical provider first.
- Orange Essential Oil: 20 drops
- Lavender Essential Oil: 30 drops
- Geranium Essential Oil: 30 drops
