Whipped Tallow Body Butter

Recipe By Healthy Roots DIY
A deeply moisturizing, all-natural skin body butter made from grass-fed beef tallow, gently whipped with nourishing oils for a creamy texture. Rich in vitamins A, D, E, and K, it mimics your skin's natural oils and is ideal for dry, sensitive, or eczema-prone skin.
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Rich, creamy nourishing & non greasy.

8 oz
30 mins
10 mins
40 mins

Equipment

Measuring Spoons
Saucepan

Ingredients

\1/2 Cup of Rendered Grass Fed & Finished Beef Tallow, Rendered & Cooled
\3 Teaspoons of Carrier Oil (like Jojoba, Olive, Sweet almond, or Avocado oil)
\10 Drops of Frankincense Essential Oil, Or less, depending on preference
\10 Drops of Essential Oils (optional – Lavender, Lemongrass, Sweet Orange, etc.), Or less, depending on preference

Instructions

  1. Melt the Tallow
    Melt the tallow over a double boiler. (I add the tallow to a measuring cup and measure the liquid tallow in a saucepan with an inch of water.)
  2. Add the Carrier Oil
    Add the Carrier Oil (I use Jojoba Oil).
  3. Transfer and Chill
    Transfer the oils into a medium mixing bowl and place in the freezer for 30 minutes. (No more than 30 minutes! Working with solid tallow won't create a fluffy texture.)
  4. Whip the Tallow
    Place the softened tallow in a mixing bowl. Using a hand mixer or stand mixer, begin whipping on low to medium.
  5. Add Essential Oils
    Add essential oils and continue whipping on medium to high until the mixture is fluffy and creamy.
  6. Jar It
    Transfer to a clean, sterilized glass jar or tin. Store in a cool place. Use within 6–12 months.

Notes

 

  • Sourcing matters: Use grass-fed, pasture-raised tallow for the highest nutrient content and best skin benefits.
  • Texture control: More carrier oil = softer, more lotion-like; less oil = firmer balm.
  • No scent version: Skip essential oils if using for sensitive skin or babies.
  • Storage: Whipped tallow stays stable at room temp but can melt in high heat—store in a cool spot.
  • Use it for: Face, body, lips, hands, feet, even as a diaper balm or makeup remover.

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