If your skin is feeling depleted, dry, or in need of serious nourishment, this tallow-based face and body cream might just be your new go-to. Blending grass-fed beef tallow with jojoba oil, this formula mirrors the skin’s natural lipid profile—meaning deep hydration, improved barrier function, and a noticeable glow without clogging pores.
Tallow has been used for centuries in skincare for its regenerative, vitamin-rich properties. When paired with lightweight, balancing jojoba and softening sweet almond oil, it transforms into a multi-use balm perfect for all skin types—especially sensitive, dry, or mature skin.
Lightly scented with lavender and rosemary essential oils, it also offers a calming aromatherapeutic touch, making your skincare ritual feel a little more like self-care.
Why It’s Worth Trying:
- Deeply moisturizing without feeling greasy
- Helps calm irritated or inflamed skin
- Naturally rich in vitamins A, D, E & K
- Whipped texture makes it easy to apply
- Doubles as a night cream, hand balm, or baby-safe body butter
How to Use:
Apply a small amount to clean, damp skin—especially after a shower or before bed. A little goes a long way. Perfect for face, hands, elbows, and anywhere in need of intensive moisture.
Shelf Life:
Keep it in a cool, dry place and it’ll stay fresh for up to 6 months.
Whether you’re embracing a natural skincare routine or just looking for a no-fuss product that works, this whipped tallow cream is worth a spot on your shelf.
Ingredients:
- ½ cup grass-fed beef tallow (rendered and purified)
- 2 tbsp jojoba oil
- 1 tbsp sweet almond oil
- 1 tsp arrowroot powder (optional, for a smooth, non-greasy feel)
- 8 drops lavender essential oil
- 5 drops rosemary essential oil
- 1 tsp vitamin E oil (optional, for skin health and preservation)
Instructions:
- Melt the Tallow:
Gently warm the tallow in a double boiler or heat-safe bowl over simmering water until fully melted. - Blend Oils:
Remove from heat. Stir in jojoba oil, sweet almond oil, and arrowroot powder (if using). Add vitamin E oil if desired. - Cool to Set:
Let the mixture cool at room temperature for 30–45 minutes, until it starts to solidify but is not fully hardened. - Whip It:
Add essential oils, then whip with a hand mixer for 5–7 minutes until light and fluffy. - Store:
Spoon into a clean, dry glass jar with a lid. Store in a cool, dry place. Use within 6 months.
Notes:
- For a firmer balm, reduce jojoba oil slightly.
- For fragrance-free cream, skip the essential oils.
- Tallow is naturally rich in vitamins A, D, E, and K and closely resembles human skin oils, making it highly absorbable.