This luxuriously smooth tallow balm is a deeply nourishing moisturizer for both face and body. Made with simple, real ingredients, it hydrates and protects your skin naturally, no synthetic chemicals required.
Quick Look at the DIY
- 🌿 Consistency: Thick and smooth, with a solid, but still soft, texture.
- ⏱️ Prep Time: 10 minutes
- 👥 Yield: 8 ounces
- 🥣 Main Ingredients: Tallow, avocado oil, essential oils
- 👩🍳 Tip: This balm is made with neutral-smelling avocado oil, allowing the natural scent of the essential oils to shine through beautifully.
Hello Natural Skincare!
When I was first diving into natural living, tallow was one of the first “new” ingredients I discovered. The more I learned, the more I became convinced of its benefits. At one point I even ran a 5-star Etsy shop and local business selling my own handcrafted tallow products!
Fast forward a few years, and tallow is still a staple in my home. I use it in everything from homemade lip balm to my favorite sugar scrub, but this simple balm will always hold the #1 spot in my natural skincare routine.
What Makes this Balm Special?
- 3 natural ingredients you can feel good about using on your skin.
- Simple DIY you can put together in minutes!
- Clean, luxurious skincare for a fraction of the price of big brands.
Ingredients
Tools Needed
Step-By-Step Instructions
Step 1: First, in a mixing bowl, stir together the melted tallow, avocado oil, and essential oil.
Step 2: Then gently pour it into glass jars (or whatever containers you want to store it in).
Let it set at room temperature for at least 45 minutes before moving to the fridge to speed the cooling process.
Step 3: Once your tallow balm has fully set, store at room temperature and use as a rich moisturizer.
If you’re looking for more ways to use tallow, check out my DIY baby balm and tallow body butter!
Tips for Success
Use a double boiler when melting tallow – If you melt tallow too quickly, you can scorch 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 contamination with water – Water in tallow balm can lead to mold growth, so make sure to avoid getting any water in it during the melting process.
Swap other essential oils – I used frankincense essential oil for this balm, however, you can use any type of skin-safe essential oil or essential oil blend. You can even leave out the essential oil if you prefer.
Cool at room temperature – Once the tallow balm has been poured into containers, for a smoother finish, let it set at room temperature for at least 45 minutes before finishing cooling in the fridge.
Benefits of Tallow on Skin
Incredibly moisturizing – Tallow has a rich and nourishing composition, making it a wonderful moisturizer for skin.
Contains CLA – CLA (conjugated linoleic acid) has been shown to have amazing anti-aging benefits, including the reduction of fine lines and wrinkles.
Has the same lipids as skin – Lipids create a protective, though permeable, barrier that prevents infections and maintains cell moisture, structure, and flexibility.
Packed with vitamins and antioxidants – Tallow has vitamins A, D, K, and E which can be readily absorbed through the skin and are known for their antioxidant properties.
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FAQs
Tallow balm 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 tallow balm last at room temperature for over 2 years!)
If you’d like to preserve it even longer, it can be refrigerated.
Avocado oil is the best oil for tallow balm due to its neutral odor, however, other oils such as olive oil and jojoba oil can also be great options.
The ingredients in tallow balm keep for at least a year at room temperature before going rancid. To extend its shelf-life, you can store it in the fridge.
No, it isn’t necessary to refrigerate tallow balm as it will keep at room temperature for at least a year. However, if you want to extend its life, you can refrigerate it.
Yes, tallow balm is a fantastic daily moisturizer for your skin.
Violet’s Tips for Applying
Tallow balm is extremely rich, so you only need to use a small amount at a time. It makes a fantastic face cream or body lotion.
If you try this recipe, snap a photo and tag me on Instagram @violet_rightathome
3-Ingredient Tallow Balm
Equipment
- 2 4-ounce glass jars to store it in
Ingredients
- 1 cup tallow melted
- 1/4 cup avocado oil
- 1/2 teaspoon skin-safe essential oil I used frankincense
Instructions
- In a mixing bowl, stir together the melted tallow, avocado oil, and essential oil.1 cup tallow, 1/4 cup avocado oil, 1/2 teaspoon skin-safe essential oil
- Gently pour it into glass jars (or whatever containers you want to store it in).
- Let it set at room temperature for at least 45 minutes then move to the fridge to speed the cooling process.
- When the tallow balm has fully set, store at room temperature and use as a daily moisturizer.
Notes
- To prevent scorching, use a double boiler to gently melt the tallow. If you don’t have a double boiler, simply place it inside a heat-safe bowl over a pot of boiling water and melt it that way instead.
- Water in tallow balm can lead to mold growth, so make sure to avoid getting any water in it during the melting process.
- I used frankincense essential oil for this balm, however, you can use any type of skin-safe essential oil or essential oil blend. You can even leave out the essential oil if you prefer.
- Tallow balm is shelf-stable and can be stored in a cool, dark location for up to a year.
If you tried this homemade balm, I’d love to hear how it turned out for you! Please make sure to come back and leave a comment and a ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ rating.
