Frankincense Tallow Balm
This nourishing whipped tallow balm blends grass-fed tallow, jojoba oil, and frankincense essential oil for deeply moisturizing, skin-soothing results. Perfect for dry, sensitive, or aging skin. Use as a daily moisturizer, balm for rough spots, or calming nighttime skin treatment.
Equipment
- 5-6 Glass Jars
- thermometer gun
- kitchen scale
Materials
- 20 oz grass-fed tallow 567 grams
- 6 oz organic jojoba oil 170 grams
- 0.15-0.25 oz organic Frankincense essential oil 4.25-7 grams
Instructions
- Measure tallow and jojoba oil and combine them. Melt using a double boiler or in the oven at a low temperature. When melted, stir until fully combined. See Notes for tallow rendering instructions.
- Measure and add frankincense essential oil when the tallow mixture is at about 100ºF.
- Put the bowl in the refrigerator so it will solidify quickly.
- Using a hand mixer or stand mixer, start on low and whip the tallow balm. As it softens, you can speed up the mixer. Scrape down the sides as needed.
- Add the whipped balm to glass jars for storage.