DIY Tallow Balm for Face and Body

DIY tallow balm for face and body. This simple homemade balm contains only 3 ingredients; all promote skin hydration and healing. You won’t have to worry about funky chemicals, dyes or perfumes in this all-natural formula.

Why would I want to but tallow on my skin?

I know it may seem odd at first but trust me, the use of tallow for skin care is nothing new; and has been used for generations before us. It is amazing that this simple knowledge has been lost to so many in the modern world.

What is tallow balm good for?

It is incredibly hydrating and healing. This DIY Tallow Balm can be used for:

• A face cream
• Body lotion
• Dry Elbows
• Cracked Heels
• Diaper Rash (leave out essential oils or choose only those approved for babies).

I hope you’ll find it as beneficial for your skin as I have for mine.

Ingredients needed for Homemade Tallow Balm

It is important to remember that the skin is the largest organ on our bodies. Everything we place on our skin is absorbed into our system. That is why I recommended high quality products.

Grass Fed Beef Tallow – Beef tallow is rendered from beef fat. When warm it is a golden liquid but is hard when cooled or at room temperature. It is important to choose tallow from a grass fed cow. This ensures the best quality and quantity of vitamins and minerals. I like to get my tallow locally when I can, if not I like the Epic Beef Tallow.

You can also render your own beef tallow for the full DIY experience. If you prefer could use tallow rendered from sheep as well.

Tallow is naturally healing and moisturizing. It contains minerals and the vitamins A, D, E, and K, which supports healthy skin. Tallow also has conjugated Linoleic Acid (CLA) in it which has anti-inflammatory properties. It has been said to have regenerative properties that can give skin a more youth appearance.

Organic Jojoba Oil – Jojoba oil is derived from the jojoba plant’s seeds. This shrub grows mainly in Arizona, California and northern Mexico. It is believed that The O’odham Native American Tribe may have been the first to extract the oil and used it in the treatment of wounds.

Jojoba oil is also both healing and moisturizing. It is also contains an antioxidant that may help you skin fight the stress of exposure to toxins in our environment (which may prevent wrinkles and fine lines).

Essential Oils – Add essential oils to make your balm even more effective. You want to choose quality oils!

Essential Oils you might want to consider add:

• Organic Lemon
• Organic Frankincense
• Rose Otto
• Organic Helichrysum

How to Make Tallow Balm at Home

Gather all your ingredients.

Melt the tallow. I did this using an oven safe glass measuring cup placed in a pan with several inches of water. Once tallow was softened, I gently stirred with a fork to encourage the rest to melt.

Add jojoba oil to melted tallow and mix well using a fork or whisk.

Add 15-20 drops of essential oil of your choice.

Mix well.

Pour into glass jar and put lid on top.

Refrigerate until face cream solidifies.

Remove from refrigerator and store at room temperature.

How to store DIY Tallow Balm

Store in a glass jar, with lid, at room temperature. Keep lid on between uses to keep balm fresh.

Variations to Homemade the Balm

You can make a lighter version by whipping your tallow balm after the recipe is completed. Once you’ve completed the recipe, allow it to solidify in the mixing bowl them whip with a hand mixer before placing it in your glass jar.

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