This herbal-infused whipped tallow face balm is luxurious and moisturizing for the skin. The herbs heal the skin’s surface while the oil and tallow lock in moisture as you go about your day.

Start and end your day with a dap of this tallow face balm and feel the glow all day long.

The best part? You can make tallow face balm at home!

Herbs

Burdock Root – Burdock root is a detoxifying and cleansing herb that keeps your skin clear of harmful bacteria that could cause irritation.

Calendula – Calendula heals blemishes on the skin and soothes inflammation.

Chamomile – Chamomile soothes itchy or inflamed skin. It is a soothing herb.

Rose Hips – Rose hips are full of rich vitamins such as vitamins A, B1, B2, B3, and K.

Ingredients for Tallow Face Balm

Tallow – Tallow is pure, rendered beef fat that is solid at room temperature. Tallow contains vitamins such as A, D, K, E, and B12 that naturally nourish and moisturize the the skin.

Castor Oil – Castor oil is antibacterial and can kill bacteria on the skin that might create acne. It is also anti-inflammatory therefore it can soothe inflammation on the face as well as moisturize.

How to Make Tallow Face Balm

First, begin infusing the castor oil with equal parts calendula, chamomile, burdock root, and rose hips. Pour enough castor oil in the jar to cover the herbs.

Leave the herbs in a sunny windowsill for 6 weeks or place the oil mixture jar in a crockpot filled with water on warm for 4 hours.

Once the oil is infused, strain the oil into a clean jar.

In a mixing bowl, put in room temperature tallow and the herbal infused castor oil. Use a whisk attachment or handheld mixer to whip the mixture until it is fluffy and smooth.

Place the tallow balm in amber glass jars to preserve the freshness and just dip the pad of your finger into the balm to apply to the face. A little goes a long way.

Frequently Asked Questions

Do I have to infuse the oil? No, you could just whip tallow and castor oil together. However, herbs give additional soothing and healing properties to the balm.

What do I do with the extra infused oil? Save the extra infused oil to make more face balm when you run out. The herbal infusion is the longest part of the process.

Can I use this balm on other parts of the skin? Yes! While this mixture works great as a facial moisturizer, it can also be used on other parts of the skin!