Smooth and luxurious, this body butter recipe is the ultimate tallow moisturizer! It’s easy to make with simple ingredients and will leave your skin soft and glowing.
There’s just something that’s so satisfying about making your own skincare products and knowing the exact ingredients you’re using on your body. I love cleansing my face with homemade face wash or ending the day by moisturizing with this tallow balm recipe.
But this body butter has to be the most fun tallow skincare to make! It has such a rich, luxurious texture and is packed with nourishment your skin craves.
Whether you decide to make a big batch to give as gifts or are simply wanting to be more self-sufficient when it comes to your own skincare, this body butter will be your new favorite DIY.
Why You’ll Love this DIY
Smooth & luxurious – This whipped body butter will make every day feel like a spa day!
Simple to make – With only a few basic ingredients and no complicated techniques, you’ll have your own homemade body butter.
Non-toxic skincare – If you’re trying to stick to natural skincare, this rich moisturizer is exactly what you need!
Cheap to make – Whipped body butter (especially low-tox versions) can be so expensive, but you can make it yourself at a fraction of the price.
Benefits of Tallow Body Butter
Extremely moisturizing – Rich and nourishing, your skin will soak up all of the hydration and stay moisturized for hours.
Contains CLA – CLA (conjugated linoleic acid) has been shown to have incredible anti-aging benefits, including the ability to reduce fine lines and wrinkles.
Contains the same lipids as skin – Lipids create a protective, yet permeable, barrier for your skin that prevents infections and maintains cell moisture, structure, and flexibility.
Packed with vitamins and antioxidants – Tallow has vitamins A, D, K, and E which are known for their antioxidant properties and can be easily absorbed through the skin.
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Tips for Success
Use a double boiler – If you melt tallow too fast, you can burn it which may lead to a darker color and unpleasant oder. Melting tallow in a bowl over a pot of boiling water also works.
Avoid contact with water – Water in tallow balm can lead to mold, so make sure to avoid getting any water in it, especially during the melting process.
Swap other essential oils – I used frankincense essential oil for this balm, but you can use your favorite skin-safe essential oil or essential oil blend. You can even leave out the essential oil if you’d like.
Be patient letting it chill before whipping – If you try to whip it before it’s chilled enough, you won’t be able to successfully whip enough air into it. Remember, it always warms up as you whip it, so it’s better to start too cold than too warm.
How to Store
Body butter is shelf-stable and can be stored in a cool, dark location for up to a year. Depending on the purity of your tallow, it may last much longer. (I have seen body butter last at room temperature for over 2 years!)
If you’d like to preserve it for a longer period of time, it can be refrigerated.
FAQs
This homemade body butter made with tallow will last for up to a year stored at room temperature.
It’s not necessary to refrigerate body butter made with tallow. However, if your home is particularly warm or you want to keep it longer than a year, you can store it in the fridge.
Body butter can be an excellent moisturizer for your face, especially for those who struggle with dry skin.
Yes, body butter is a fantastic moisturizer for aging skin, bringing needed hydration and nourishment.
You can use tallow moisturizer daily or whenever you feel like your skin could use a hydration boost.
Violet’s Tips for Applying
Body butter is safe to use anywhere on your body, including your face. It’s fantastic to use before bed so you can wake up with refreshed and hydrated skin!
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Ingredients
Step-By-Step Instructions
Step 1: First, in a mixing bowl, stir together the melted tallow, avocado oil, and essential oil.
Place the mixture in the fridge to chill for 45-60 minutes, or until it’s firm through. (It doesn’t have to feel rock solid, but it needs to be firm enough to easily whip.)
Step 2: Next, use a stand mixer or electric beater with a whisk attachment to whip air into the body butter. You’ll need to start slow and gently increase the speed.
Whip until it’s light and fluffy and looks similar to a thick icing. This usually takes less than 5 minutes.
Step 3: Once you’re happy with the consistency, scoop into glass jars (or whatever containers you want to store it in). Enjoy as a daily moisturizer!
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More Clean Living Skincare DIYs
Body Butter (Tallow Moisturizer)
Equipment
- Double boiler or a bowl over a pot of boiling water
- Glass jars or other container to store it in
- Stand mixer or electric hand mixer
Materials
- 1 cup tallow melted in a double boiler
- 1/4 cup avocado oil
- 1/2 teaspoon skin-safe essential oil I used frankincense
Instructions
- In a mixing bowl, combine the melted tallow, avocado oil, and essential oil.1 cup tallow, 1/4 cup avocado oil, 1/2 teaspoon skin-safe essential oil
- Place in the fridge to chill 45-60 minutes, or until it's firm through. (It doesn't have to feel rock solid, but it needs to be firm enough to easily whip.)
- Use a stand mixer or electric beater with a whisk attachment to whip the body butter. Start slow and gently increase the speed.
- Whip until it's light and fluffy and looks similar to a thick icing. This usually takes less than 5 minutes.
- Once you're happy with the consistency, scoop into glass jars (or whatever containers you want to store it in).
Notes
- You can substitute olive oil for the avocado oil if you prefer. However, the smell of olive oil can clash with the essential oil.
- Body butter is shelf-stable and can be stored in a cool, dark location for up to a year.
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