I love using homemade products when I can and have really enjoyed experimenting with salves and skincare products. A few years ago I tried making my own tallow from beef fat and had a lot of learnings before I really had a recipe that I could reproduce with exact measurements. Today I'm ready to share

Simple whipped Tallow Balm Recipe to moisturize skin. Homemade tallow balm with lavender essential oil is perfect for dry skin.

Before making this herbal no bug balm recipe, you will first need to make an infused oil (see instructions above). You will also need tins or jars to keep the finished balms in. This recipe makes approximately 12 ounces total, or six 2 ounce tins.

7 ounces (1/2 jar) pure grass-fed beef tallow1.5-2 ounces of your favorite cold press liquid oil (I prefer to use organic Sunflower or Pumpkin Seed oils that are locally produced and safe for most people)1/2 ounce vitamin E oil (Optional, no need if you plan to use this salve within six months and keep it dry)15-30 drops of your favorite essential oils (Optional. Use oils that are safe for the skin, like lavender, tangerine, frankincense, helichrysum, rose, geranium, etc)Melt the beef tallow…

Tallow balm is uniquely compatible with our skin’s biology, leaving it supple and nourished after use. Here's how to make it.

Herbal salve recipes are easy to make for a variety of uses. These salves incorporate herbs and can help to soothe, calm, and ease the skin.

What looks like birthday cake frosting, and is packed with nutrients that skin loves? Let's learn how to make tallow balm!

You'll want to keep a tube of this Better-than-Kises To Go Healing balm in your purse so you're prepared when your child gets an inevitable ouchie. Non-toxic and made with simple, natural ingredients.

What looks like birthday cake frosting, and is packed with nutrients that skin loves? Let's learn how to make tallow balm!

This skin-nourishing tallow balm will leave your skin feeling soft and hydrated. This easy DIY is perfect for sensitive and dry skin.