Whipped Tallow Body Lotion
Equipment
- You'll need a double boiler or a heat-safe bowl over a pot of simmering water, a mixer (hand or stand), and clean containers for storing your lotion.
Ingredients
- 1 cup Tallow
- 1/4 cup Bees wax If you only want to do one either bees wax or shea butter, do 1/2 cup
- 1/4 cup Shea butter
- 1 tsp Vitamine E
- 1 tsp Frankencense
Option ingredients
Adding Honey:
- **Amount**: Start with **1-2 tablespoons** of honey.
- **Notes**: Honey is a natural humectant, which means it helps draw moisture into the skin. However, it can also make your lotion a bit sticky, so adjust the amount based on your preference.
Adding Extra Virgin Olive Oil:
- **Amount**: Start with **1-2 tablespoons** of extra virgin olive oil.
- **Notes**: Olive oil is rich in antioxidants and can enhance the moisturizing properties of your lotion. It can also help to create a smoother texture. If you find your lotion is still too thick after whipping, this is a great way to adjust the consistency.
Bellow is some other Tallow options
Instructions
- In the double boiler, combine the tallow, beeswax, and shea butter. - Gently heat the mixture, stirring occasionally, until everything is fully melted and combined. This should take about 10-15 minutes.
- Once melted, remove the bowl from heat and let the mixture cool. This will depend on the room temperature so 15 minutes to an hour.
- You can speed this up by placing it in the fridge. You are looking for a consistency of room temp. butter.
- Instructions Adjustments for honey or olive oil1. When melting the base ingredients (tallow, beeswax, and shea butter), add the honey or olive oil together with the other ingredients to ensure they are properly incorporated.
- Stir in the vitamin E oil and frankincense essential oil. Mix well to ensure that the oils are evenly distributed throughout the base.
- Transfer the mixture into your mixing bowl (if not already in one) and use a hand mixer or stand mixer to whip the lotion. Beat on medium speed until the mixture becomes light and fluffy, which may take 5-10 minutes. This step incorporates air into the lotion, giving it a light texture.
- Once whipped to your desired consistency, spoon the lotion into clean containers or jars.
For a lighter consistency, try using less beeswax; for a thicker lotion, increase the beeswax slightly.
- Adjust the amount of frankincense to your personal preference for scent.
- Always perform a patch test first to ensure no allergic reactions occur, especially with essential oils.