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    Home » Wellness Tips » DIY Skincare

    Whipped Tallow Face Cream Recipe

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    Made with only 3 main ingredients this tallow face cream recipe helps repair and nourish dried skin and soothe eczema. Whipped until fluffy, this easy DIY lotion is a great face cream to use daily.

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    Small jar with whipped tallow lotion with a green linen behind it.

    It may seem weird to some to use beef fat as a face lotion but trust me, once you do you’ll never go back. Rendered tallow has been used for eons to treat eczema and is one of the best natural ways I’ve found to repair dry delicate skin.

    Tallow at its base is simply beef fat that can be used for soaps, lotions, and even cooking. As someone who has been dairy-free for the last 10 years, I personally use it as a substitute for butter in the kitchen (learn more about easy tips about going dairy-free for beginners).

    When it comes to skin though, tallow lotion can help:

    • Reduce inflammation and irritation
    • Nourish super inflamed and dry skin
    • Alleviate redness

    Why You'll Love This Recipe

    Easy to make: With only 3 ingredients this whipped tallow face cream comes together in a pinch.

    Versatile: Though I mention face cream, this tallow lotion works for any area of the body on both males and females.

    Soothing: From the healthy fats in the beef and in the essential oils you choose, this whipped tallow lotion gives a silky smooth feeling.

    Ingredients and Substitutions

    For this tallow lotion recipe, you only need 3 main ingredients. Know that you specifically need rendered tallow to make it. Rendered tallow is tallow that has been boiled down, strained, and deodorized. Learn more about how to make and use beef tallow.

    Know that any carrier oil will work in the face lotion. I personally like almond or apricot oil. Grab your DIY beauty products from my favorites.

    The essential oils I used in this DIY face cream are completely optional- just like in something like DIY calendula face toner. My first choice was to use Blue Tansy. The more I read on this essential oil the more I’ve fallen in love with it. However, the bottle of oil is around $240 which was just not happening.

    Instead, I went with a few drops of copaiba which has been shown to help psoriasis and eczema and geranium. Let’s all remember though that I am not an herbalist or botanist. So, double-check the stats on this essential oil before using it.

    I also think that lavender and helichrysum would be wonderful too. You can also learn more about the best oil for undereye wrinkles.

    Tallow, oil, and essential oil with text labels over top.

    Expert Tips To Make It

    When making any kind of lotion, take care not to get any water into the jar while you’re making it. Doing so will make the homemade face lotion go rancid far too early. Learn more about the do’s and don’ts of homemade lotions.

    A little goes a long way when using a whipped tallow face cream. As you apply it, portion it out smaller than you’d think.

    How To Make It

    Step 1: Add the tallow and carrier oil to a double boiler and heat on low until melted.

    Step 2: Pour it into a bowl and let it sit until it’s firm.

    Step 3: Use a handheld blender to whip it. As you’re whipping, add in the essential oils.

    Step 4: Portion it into a mason jar and store it.

    Storage

    You’ll want to store any homemade lotion in a cool dark place (like a cupboard). When you’re using it, make sure you scoop out the lotion with clean, dry hands.

    If you get water into the jar, it will cause the lotion to go bad quicker. Without water in it, the DIY lotion can last upwards of three months.

    Small jar with whipped tallow lotion being held in a hand with a green linen behind it

    FAQs

    Does tallow face cream smell like beef?

    So long as you use tallow that’s been rendered and deodoraized it shouldn’t have a beefy smell. If there is a bit of a smell, it can be covered easily enough with essential oils.

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    Small jar with whipped tallow lotion with a green linen behind it.
    Small jar with whipped tallow lotion being held in a hand with a green linen behind it

    Whipped Tallow Face Cream

    A luxurious, easy to make lotion that helps soothe and repair skin. This homemade tallow face cream recipe is great for eczema, dry skin, and aeging.
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    Prep Time 0 minutes mins
    Cook Time 10 minutes mins
    Chilling Time 1 hour hr
    Total Time 1 hour hr 10 minutes mins
    Servings 4 oz

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    Equipment

    • 2 small mason jars
    • 1 Handheld blender

    Ingredients
      

    • ½ cup Rendered tallow
    • 2 tablespoons Carrier oil
    • 15 drops Essential oils

    Instructions
     

    • Add the tallow to a glass jar and slowly heat in a double broiler until melted.
      Measuring cup with melted oils.
    • Then, add in the carrier oil.
    • Pour into a bowl and let sit on the counter until it has hardened.
      Essential oil being poured into a jar.
    • Whip it with a handheld mixer until fluffy while adding in the essential oils.
    • Portion it into 2 small mason jars.

    Notes

    When making any kind of lotion, take care not to get any water into the jar while you’re making it. Doing so will make the homemade face lotion go rancid far too early.
    Learn more about the do’s and don’ts of homemade lotions. A little goes a long way when using a whipped tallow face cream. As you apply it, portion it out smaller than you’d think.
    You’ll want to store any homemade lotion in a cool dark place (like a cupboard). When you’re using it, make sure you scoop out the lotion with clean, dry hands.
    Disclaimer:

    Nutrition values are estimates only, using online calculators. Please verify using your own data"

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