Easy Tallow Balm
Tallow balm is so easy to make, and you'll be shocked at how affordable it is! Whip up a batch today!This recipe use the 4:1 ratio of tallow to oils. See the notes section for specifics to make this recipe using a 3:2 ratio of tallow to oils.
Servings: 10 ounces
Cost: $23
Equipment
- double boiler
- electric mixer
- glass jars
Ingredients
- 8 ounces tallow
- 2 ounces liquid oil olive oil. argan oil, rosehip oil, jojoba oil, avocado oil
- 1 tsp vitamin E oil
- 2 tsp arrowroot powder
- 25 drops skin-safe essential oil lavender, tea tree, frankincense, chamomile, bergamot, sandalwood, cedarwood, rosemary, and geranium
Instructions
- Add water to your double boiler and bring the water to a boil. Place your oil bowl into the double boiler while the water heats. Gently melt 8 ounces of tallow until just melted; don't overheat.
- Add 2 ounces of your choice of liquid oil and 1 teaspoon of vitamin E (if using), stirring well.
- If you are using essential oils, add them while the oils are melted to blend them thoroughly. Start with 25 drops of essential oils.
- Allow to cool to room temperature.
- Once cool, begin whipping the tallow blend on high. Stop the mixer and scrape down the bowl frequently to ensure thorough mixing.
- Add the arrowroot powder about midway through the mixing. Start with 1 teaspoon and increase as needed. Mix until it reaches a smooth texture.
- Once smooth, put the deer tallow balm into glass jars.
- Store extra jars in a cool, dry place.
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Notes
Want a creamier whipped tallow balm? Use the 3:2 ratio of tallow to oils.
Make the following adjustments:
Use 6 ounces of tallow.
Add 4 ounces of your choice of liquid oil. (olive oil. argan oil, rosehip oil, jojoba oil, avocado oil)
1 teaspoon vitamin E oil
2 teaspoons arrowroot powder
25 drops skin-safe essential oil.