Tallow Balm
Simple and natural, this tallow balm recipe is the perfect moisturizer. It's easy to make with real ingredients that nourish your skin!
Yield: 2 4 ounce jars (filled to the top)
Cost: $2
Equipment
- Double boiler or a bowl over a pot of boiling water
- Glass jars or other container to store it in
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
- 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
- You can substitute olive oil for the avocado oil if you prefer. However, the smell of olive oil can clash with the essential oil.
- Tallow balm is shelf-stable and can be stored in a cool, dark location for up to a year.
