Whipped Tallow Balm
Whipped tallow balm is a deeply nourishing, all-natural moisturizer that’s as versatile as it is luxurious. Made with creamy, grass-fed tallow as the base, it can be infused with vanilla or other botanicals for a subtle, natural scent or blended with essential oils for a personalized touch. You can customize the recipe by adding carrier oils like jojoba, sweet almond, or coconut oil to adjust the texture and boost skin-loving benefits.
Yield: 225 g
Cost: $10
Equipment
- double boiler or heat proof bowl
Materials
- 225 g grass fed tallow
- 56 g carrier oil
- 1/4 teaspoon arrowroot powder optional
- essential oils optional
Instructions
Melt The Oils
- In a double boiler or small saucepan, gently melt 8oz (225g) rendered and purified tallow with 2oz (56g) of your chosen carrier oils over low heat. Ensuring that the tallow becomes fully liquid during the melting stage helps to prevent separating of the oils over time, a common mistake is to only partially melt the tallow which can cause the liquid oil to drop out of the emulsion over time.
Cool The Oils
- Transfer the oils from the double boiler into the bowl of your stand mixer or a bowl that you can use a hand held mixer in. If you're adding essential oils, go ahead and add them at this time, stirring well to combine. Make sure that the oils chosen are not skin irritants and are used in safe quantities. Check EO Calc for safe usage rates.
- Allow the tallow to rest at room temperature for 45-60 minutes, or until firmish. The tallow will get cloudy and you'll be able to leave a finger print in it. Alternatively, you can place the bowl into the fridge and stir every 5 minutes or so, ensuring to scrape down the sides to prevent chunks and grittiness.
Whip The Tallow
- Using the whisk attachment for your stand mixer or hand held mixer, whip the tallow mixture until light and fluffy. If you're adding arrowroot powder, this is the time to add it. Start with 1/4 teaspoon, whip to incorporate, and test.If the tallow does not hold a peak, it may be too warm. You can place it in the fridge for a few minutes and then whip again. Avoid leaving the hardening tallow in the fridge too long or you'll get gritty whipped tallow.
Transfer To A Container
- Use a spatula to scrape the tallow from the mixing bowl and transfer it to a clean storage container, I like mason jars. Alternatively, you can place the whipped tallow into a piping bag and pipe it into containers for a more luxe vibe.Keep your tallow balm in a sealed container at room temperature, away from direct sunlight and temperature swings. A dark cupboard in the bathroom is perfect!