Whipped Body Butter (Tallow Moisturizer)
Smooth and luxurious, this tallow body butter recipe is easy to make with simple, clean ingredients and will leave your skin soft and glowing.
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Servings: 2 4 ounce jars (filled to the top)
Cost: $2
Equipment
- Glass jars or other container to store it in
Ingredients
- 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. (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.
- To avoid burning the tallow, melt it in a double boiler. If you don't have one, melting it in a bowl over a pot of boiling water also works.
- Water in tallow balm can lead to mold, so make sure to avoid getting any water in it during the melting process.
- Body butter is shelf-stable and can be stored in a cool, dark location for up to a year.
