As of now, there is a shift on organic and home-made remedies in skincare especially in this modern world. A classic product that has recently come back into the market is one that has received a large amount of love and that is tallow balm. This old mixture is well-known to have many uses, with this technique, the lotion is made very rich, almost like a meringue. While looking into this topic, we will discuss what is tallow balm and its pros and cons, list the necessary ingredients and their quantities, and offer you the directions on how you can prepare whipped tallow balm all on your own.
Benefits of Tallow Balm
1. Nourishing and Moisturizing
Tallow has vitamins A, D, E, and K, all of which are vital for the health of skin and have positive effect on it. These vitamins play a role of deeply moisturizing your skin making them good for long term use due to the healthy skin they produce. These natural fats of tallow are as similar as those which are found in the skin of the human body this is why it is such an excellent agent of emollient which is absorbed freely without causing any harm of blocking any skin pore.
2. Skin Healing Properties
CLA and palmitoleic essential fatty acid in tallow has anti-inflammatory and antimicrobial effects. These components serve to assist with the treatment of small superficial injuries on the skin, decrease inflammation and some skin diseases such as eczema and psoriasis. Daily application of tallow balm is beneficial to the skin as it becomes soft and gains elasticity.
3. Anti-Aging Effects
It also, has antioxidant power by guarding the skin against free-raiding radicals that are known to cause aging of the skin. The God-given vitamins of tallow balm also in maintaining skin healthy and elastic to minimize the possibility of wrinkle on the skin.
4. Cost-Effective and Natural
It is relatively cheaper to prepare your own tallow balm at home than to buy other skin care products that are in the market. Also, tallow balm made at home also enables individuals to determine what ought to be put in the mixture, and thus, there are no compromise on chemicals and preservatives. That is why the described option is appropriate for people with sensitive skin and allergies to artificial components.
Downside of Tallow Balm
1. Sourcing Quality Ingredients
The possible issue with this method is the availability and quality of the grass-fed beef tallow to be used in the burgers. Organic tallow from animals that have not been fed on antibiotics and hormones has to be used to help enhance the quality of this balm. This can sometimes be cumbersome and might involve a little more effort in sometimes having to search around or talk to a butchery or farmer one trusts.
2. Odor
Tallow is derived from animal fat and this usually has an undesirable smell that most people would not prefer. The smell however can be concealed or hidden with the use of some essential oil, still the presence of it is one of the things to think when using the tallow balm.
3. Greasy Texture
Tallow balm has an aspect of giving the skin the feel of being greasy, this is for people with oily skin type. It sets in well and does not feel greasy, perhaps it takes a couple of tries to get used to the consistency. It is possible to reduce this problem by carefully testing the combination of the use of the different types and quantities of the hand cleaner together with the frequency of its application.
4. Ethical Concerns
Some people who take their diets seriously, especially the vegans and vegetarians cannot engage in the use of any product from animals such as tallow. That is why products such as shea butter or coconut oil might be more appropriate in such circumstances.
Ingredients and Measurements
To make a luxurious whipped tallow balm at home, you will need the following ingredient:
Base Ingredients:
Grass-Fed Beef Tallow: The boiled water should be poured into a cup before adding one cup of liquid, which may be either cold water or a mixture with lemon.
Extra Virgin Olive Oil: 1/4 cup (this may also replaced with jojoba oil, sweet almond oil or coconut oil).
Beeswax: 1 tablespoon (optional, use to make the dough firmer or to protect the skin)
Optional Essential Oils:
Lavender Essential Oil: 10-15 drops (when looking for a calming effect and a nice fragrance)
Frankincense Essential Oil: 5-10 drops (when used for treating skin related issues like skin renewal, skin aging)
Tea Tree Essential Oil: 5 drops (for its antibacterial benefits particularly suitable for use on break-out prone skin).
Definitive Guide on How to Make Whipped Tallow Balm
Step 1: in order to obtain the end product that would qualify as luxury was rendering the tallow.
If you have got raw beef fat, that is, fresh beef fat, then, you must melt the fat in preparation for this balm.
Cut off sue, fat and any other connective tissues that may be attached to the fat.
If using the solid fat, chop it into small size pieces as this will take shorter time in melting.
Put the fat in a slow cook pot or a thick bottomed pot, cook on conditions that it is warm.
Stir gently until the fat has melted and the any solid pieces have caramelized and sunk to the bottom of the pan.
Pour the melted fat through the fine mesh strainer or through a cheesecloth into another clean container. All that is left to do is allow it to cool and solidify. Your tallow is now cooked and you may proceed to use it.
Step 2: : Melting and Mixing
Melt 1 cup of tallow and transfer it to a double boiler or a bowl that is set over a pot of barely boiling water.
Finally, pour one quarter cup of extra virgin olive oil (or the preferred substitute) to the tallow.
If using, stir into the recipe 1 tablespoon of beeswax. It also contributes towards the formation of a denser body to the balm, especially wanted for the hot regions.
Swirling or folding is recommended so that every ingredient will be melted and incorporated into the mixture.
Sub-step 3: Cooling and Whipping
Turn off the fire and the let the bowl with the mixture cool down for some time. It should be warm to the touch but should not be hot to the touch, this is the general rule of thermodynamics.
Place desired essential oils, if you want to introduce them into your bath routine. When you want to mix a soothing and healing solution, the amount of essential masker to add is 10-15 drops of lavender essential oil, 5-10 drops of Frankincense essential oil, and 5 drops of tea tree essential oil.
Pour this mixture in a different bowl or a bowl of an electric mixer.
Continuously mix the ingredients on high speed with the help of a hand mixer or stand mixer. Beat it further for another 10 minutes or so until The balm is airy, soft and its volume has trippled. This process may take 5-10 minutes and if one has to do this frequently, it is best done through programming.
Step4: storing of the balm
Once the rainy season sets in or it is rainy and muddy, Mr. Morgan looks for an appropriate place to store his balm.
Spoon the whipped tallow balm into the clean and sterilized jars or containers to package it.
Close the jars properly and affix a tag of the date of preparation and the contents.
When not in use keep the balm in a cool and dry place. It should be noted that the food, when stored correctly, can go bad not earlier than in one year.
Using Your Whipped Tallow Balm
To use your whipped tallow balm, take a small portion with your clean hand or a spoon and rub on the skin. Pat lightly till it is completely absorbed into the skin. The balm can be applied on the face, the entire body, hands and feet. I find it especially helpful when applied on the wet skin, thus after the shower when the skin is humid.
Customizing Your Tallow Balm
It is of great advantage to prepare your skincare products at home because you can design them to have the features that you want. Here are a few ideas to personalize your whipped tallow balm:
1. Herbal Infusions
Marinate your olive oil (Or the chosen compound) with herbs before incorporating it into the tallow. Calendula has among its advantages that it is effective not only in the treatment of skin diseases, but also has a soothing effect, while chamomile has anti-inflammatory properties, so it is useful for treating wounds and cuts. They say you just put the herbs into the jar, pour this oil, for 4-6 weeks, the oil is going to be infused. Filter the oil prior to incorporating it into the preparation of your balm.
2. Different Essential Oils
Most essential oils are safe to use on the skin, but a skincare routine using essential oils may not produce satisfying results if one is combining incompatible oils; thus, it is recommended to experiment with different oil profile for every skincare routine or change the oils used for a certain skin problem. For instance, for anti aging properties, rosehip seed oil can be incorporated and for cooling sensation, peppermint oil.
3. Additional Butters
Add other healthy nut butters like shea butter or cocoa butter to your balm if possible. These can improve the moisturizing ability and also introduce various sensations to the skin and other effects.
Conclusion
Whipped tallow balm is one of the most popular, effective, and organic skincare products that can cause drastic improvement in the skin. When making it on your own, you are assured of the best quality raw materials and this negates the effects of using chemicals on your hair. Nevertheless, potential problems include the smell during the first few days and ethical issues, but the advantages sometimes overshadow the few mentioned imperfections.
Regardless if you are having dry skin problems, slight rash or just wish to give your skin the royal treatment with this all natural scrub.
whipped tallow balm is an excellent choice. Follow the steps outlined in this guide to create your own batch, and enjoy the silky softness and rejuvenation that this ancient remedy can bring to your skincare routine.