Whipped Tallow Cream Recipe

Tallow from grass-fed cows acts as a super food for our skin. Tallow contains many nutrients including fat-soluble vitamins A,D, E and K, fatty acids and choline. The wonderful thing about this recipe is you can use many different ingredients to make your whipped tallow. I tried several different oils and butters to figure out which one worked the best for my son’s eczema prone skin. This easy whipped tallow cream recipe is what has worked wonders for his skin.

The benefits of tallow for skin health:

• Vitamin A: Known to be a natural retinol, vitamin A can help reduce fine lines and wrinkles while boosting collagen production.

• Vitamin D: A powerhouse for immune function.

• Vitamin E: An antioxidant that shields the skin from damage.

• Vitamin K: Has been shown to reduce free radical damage to the skin.

• Oleic Acid: A monounsaturated fatty acid that moisturizes the skin.

• Linoleic Acid: An omega-6 fatty acid that has been shown to exhibit anti-inflammatory activities.

• Conjugated Linoleic Acid (CLA): Locks in moisture due to powerful anti-inflammatory benefits.

Butters to consider:

• Shea butter

• Cocoa butter

• Mango butter

Oils to consider

• Coconut oil

• Sweet almond oil

• Jojoba oil

• Avocado oil

• Olive oil

Recipe

½ cup grass fed tallow

½ cup shea butter

1-2 tablespoons coconut oil (I used fractionated coconut oil)

10-20 drops essential oil (optional)

Directions

• Add tallow, shea butter and coconut oil to a small to medium saucepan. Heat over low to medium heat. Stir frequently. Allow the mixture to fully melt until the liquid is clear.

• Remove from heat, keep the mixture in the saucepan and allow to sit on a counter to cool for about 5-10 minutes.

• Put the pan and mixture in the refrigerator to finish setting up. I keep my in the refrigerator until it starts to harden again. You want it just hard enough to be able to put your finger in the mixture and leave an indention. So still soft enough to whip.

• Transfer the cooled mixture to a stand mixture or if using a hand mixer to a bowl. Add essential oil if desired. Mix on medium to high speed until the mixture is whipped to your desired consistency. I generally like to whip the mixture for 10-15 minutes.

• Transfer mixture to a glass jar with a lid to store. Mason jars work perfect for this!

  
  

Things to keep in mind:

• Beef tallow does indeed smell like beef. I use lavender essential oil for the amazing skin benefits, but also to hide the steak smell.

• If you do decide to use essential oils, make sure they are gentle oils and non-irritating to the skin. If the cream will be used on kids, use a kid safe essential oil. Plant Therapy labels their essential oils as kid safe for the blends gentle enough to be used on or around children.

• This cream is fat and oil based so it will be greasy when applied. Give it a few minutes to soak into the skin leaving you feeling silky smooth and non-greasy.