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DIY Whipped Tallow Balm

Tallow balm has been prized for skincare for centuries because it’s highly compatible with our skin and packed full of anti-aging nutrients. Make your own with my easy 3-ingredient recipe!
5 from 4 votes
Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 1 hour
Servings 8 oz

Equipment

Ingredients
  

  • 1/2 cup Tallow Organic, Grass-Finished
  • 2 Tbsp Oil of your choice olive, almond, avocado, rosehip, jojoba or argan
  • 10 drops Essential Oil Optional

Instructions
 

  • Gently melt tallow in a double boiler
  • Remove from heat. Let cool slightly, then mix in the oil and essential oil(s)
  • Let cool until slightly hardened.
  • Mix using a hand or standing mixer until whipped and soft.
  • Scoop into a glass container and enjoy!

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Notes

If you really want to take your tallow balm to the next level, infuse the warmed tallow with a medicinal herb for 1-2 hours in a double-boiler. Once infused, strain out the herb and continue the recipe with your infused tallow. 
Want to make more at one time? No problem! I double it all the time to fill a full mason jar :)
Keyword balm, cream, DIY, lotion, nourishing, skincare, tallow
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