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Years ago I discovered the skin health benefits of tallow. While these DIY tallow lotion bars<\/a> were a favorite, I wanted something with a softer consistency. The result is this nourishing whipped tallow balm, perfect for even sensitive skin.\u00a0<\/p>\n

I love how it makes my skin feel so silky and soft. Plus it has natural ingredients I feel good about using with my kids too. I really saw a big difference in my son\u2019s eczema <\/a>scars after using tallow. Here\u2019s why tallow balm is so great, how to use it, and how to make your own!<\/p>\n

The Benefits of Tallow Balm<\/strong><\/h2>\n

Unlike other moisturizers and lotions with plant oils, tallow balm is a unique creature. It all starts with animal fat (usually beef fat, but mutton works nicely too) that\u2019s then rendered and purified. It\u2019s similar to lard, which comes from pigs.\u00a0<\/p>\n

The best fat to use for beef tallow comes from grass-fed suet or leaf fat. This leaf fat is what\u2019s found around the kidneys. Tallow balm benefits the skin in so many ways.\u00a0<\/p>\n

Since tallow comes from an animal source it nourishes and soaks into our skin beautifully. You can use it for lip balm, soap, moisturizers, and salves. As a balm, it helps with dry skin, eczema, and anti-aging.\u00a0<\/p>\n

Many people use tallow balm for skin <\/a>because it\u2019s rich in naturally occurring fatty acids that closely resemble our skin\u2019s own oils. It\u2019s perfect for every age from babies on up. I used tallow balm for eczema on my son and it\u2019s great for diaper rash too.\u00a0<\/p>\n

Tallow Balm Ingredients<\/strong><\/h2>\n

You could use just plain tallow on your skin, but it\u2019s very firm and hard to spread. An easier way is to make tallow moisturizer made with a mix of tallow and liquid oils. This makes it much easier to apply and you get the best of both worlds. The result is a deeply nourishing beef tallow moisturizer that works well for both face and body care.<\/p>\n

Some recipes add shea butter, coconut oil, or jojoba oil. I like to keep things simple and mainly use extra virgin olive oil here. I\u2019ve also added a little bit of rosehip seed oil. Since rosehip is astringent it helps the tallow soak in a little better, plus it has amazing skin restoring properties. This anti-aging rosehip facial moisturizer<\/a> is a reader favorite!<\/p>\n

You don\u2019t even need beeswax to thicken this. You can also add some of your favorite essential oils, though it\u2019s totally optional. Frankincense, chamomile, and lavender essential oils are some good ones to consider.<\/p>\n

How to Make Tallow Balm<\/h2>\n

This recipe feels like a whipped body butter, or you can skip the whipping step and it feels more like a salve. Either way works, but I prefer the feel of the whipped version. If you\u2019ve been searching for a simple tallow balm recipe, this one works beautifully because it\u2019s customizable and gentle enough for sensitive skin.<\/p>\n

Another question I often hear is how to make tallow balm less greasy. Adding lightweight oils like rosehip seed oil and whipping the finished balm both help create a lighter texture that absorbs more easily into the skin. Olive oil is a heavier oil, so you can replace it with a lighter one (like grapeseed) if you need something less moisturizing.\u00a0<\/p>\n

Where to Get Tallow<\/strong><\/h2>\n

Ok, so maybe I\u2019ve sold you on how awesome tallow is for skin\u2026 but where do you get it? You might find high-quality grass-fed beef tallow from a local farmer in your area. If not, I also like to get my tallow online here.<\/a><\/p>\n

Rendered tallow has an off-white color and may or may not have a beefy smell. Further purifying it helps to get rid of the tallow smell and yields a snow-white color.<\/p>\n

How to Purify Tallow<\/strong><\/h2>\n

If you\u2019re using tallow for cooking (or even soap making) the smell isn\u2019t strong enough to make a difference. For skincare products though you\u2019ll want purified tallow. You can find a tutorial for how to render tallow here,<\/a> but here\u2019s how to purify it further.<\/p>\n