How to Purify Tallow?
- Get a crockpot and put rendered tallow, 4-8 cups of water (depending on tallow volume), and 3 tbsp of salt in it.
- Let it simmer over low heat for about one hour.
- Remove the liquid from heat and strain it into a bowl.
- Let it cool and then refrigerate it until firm.
- Remove it from the fridge and let it air dry at room temperature.
Now the purified tallow is ready to make whipped tallow face cream. We use tallow as the base of this face cream because it has various benefits.
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What Is Beef Tallow?
Beef tallow is rendered raw beef fat that can be used in cooking or skin care. Cooking aside, we use beef tallow to make soaps or face and body creams because tallow contains nutrients necessary for the skin.
What Are the Benefits of Tallow Balm?
Beef tallow provides the following benefits [1] [2].
- Hydrating and Moisturizing the Skin: Tallow has the same sebum as human skin, so it can naturally moisturize the skin as it is absorbed easily. Tallow can also create a protective barrier to lock in moisture and prevent skin dryness.
- Nutrients: Tallow contains vitamins A, D, E, and K, which repair and protect the skin and provide anti-aging effects. Beef tallow also contains fatty acids like Stearic and Oleic acids that nourish and rejuvenate the skin, boosting elasticity and softness [3] [4] [5].
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- Anti-Aging Effects: The antioxidants in tallow protect the skin from environmental damage, especially free radicals.
- Non-Toxicity and Naturalness: Unlike synthetic moisturizers, beef tallow is free of artificial preservatives, fragrances, and toxins. It can also be used in all skin types and causes no specific sensitivity.
- Versatility: Tallow balm can be used on the face, body, lips, hands, and even as an eye cream.
- Anti-Inflammatory Effects: Tallow can soothe skin conditions, including eczema, psoriasis, and rosacea. It also positively affects skin regeneration and reduces scars. It can also help collagen production [6].
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Does Tallow Contain Collagen?
Tallow can help the body produce collagen naturally. Collagen is the main component of the dermis, the skin layer responsible for elasticity, hydration, and resilience [7].
Collagen helps improve skin elasticity, increases hydration by maintaining skin moisture, reduces wrinkles and fine lines, heals skin damage, and improves the skin’s protective barrier and texture [8] [9].
That’s why tallow can be a simple but effective skincare product for the face and the skin.
Is Tallow Good for Your Face and Skin?
Yes, tallow be safely used for the face and skin. In addition to all the benefits mentioned above, tallow contains compositions that balance oily and dry skin.
It also contains no artificial chemicals and nourishes at a cellular level. That is why it can be used on all skin types, especially sensitive or damaged skin.
You can apply the balm made using the above whipped tallow face cream recipe as much as you want. But how much is enough?
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How Often Should I Use Tallow Face Cream?
The amount or frequency of tallow face cream you should use varies among individuals and depends on your skin type, needs, and condition.
However, generally, you can use the balm made using the above whipped tallow face cream recipe twice a day. If you have oily skin, once a day or once every other day can be enough.
The best method is to apply the cream and test to see how your skin reacts. If you feel dry or oily, you can simply adjust the amount you use.
Also, if you have used it too much, don’t worry about clogging pores. You can simply wipe off the extra amount using a dry towel.
Does Tallow Clog Pores?
No, tallow does not clog pores because it is noncomedogenic. It means that tallow is compatible with human skin and can moisturize, soothe, and repair it without clogging pores.
It is best to use the proper amount of tallow balm on your skin to get the best results and avoid feeling greasy.
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Is Whipped Tallow Balm Greasy?
Generally no, tallow balm is not greasy because its fat profile is similar to our skin’s, so it is absorbed quickly without feeling greasy. You just need to avoid too much of it. You can simply manage the amount by trying it once.
The good thing about the DIY whipped tallow face cream recipe is that you can adjust its ingredients, especially oils and essential oils to reach the texture and fragrance you desire.
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Whipped Tallow Face Cream Recipe Variations
You can use different kinds of tallow, oil, and essential oil in the above whipped tallow face cream recipe to make the balm based on your preference.
Types of Tallow
Although grass-fed, grass-finished beef tallow is the best and most commonly used type of tallow, you can also use deer tallow.
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Types of Oils
You may think tallow is fat so why do we need oil? Well, tallow is relatively hard at room temperature. So, oil helps soften it so it becomes easier to spread.
But remember to use liquid oils like the ones listed below, not oils like coconut oil that are already solid at room temperature.
- Jojoba oil
- Argan oil
- Extra virgin olive oil
- Almond oil
- Avocado oil
- Rosehip seed oil
Types of Essential Oils
If you prefer unscented tallow balm, you don’t need to add essential oils to your whipped tallow face cream recipe. But if you want to remove the beefy smell, you can use some drops of the following essential oils you may like.
- For All Skin Types: Lavender, Frankincense, and Geranium
- For Dry or Mature Skin: Rose, Sandalwood, and Myrrh
- For Oily or Acne-Prone Skin: Tea Tree, Lemon, and Clary Sage
- For Sensitive or Damaged Skin: Chamomile, Helichrysum, and Calendula
- For a Fresh Scent: Sweet Orange, Ylang-Ylang, and Bergamot
However, if you want a more hassle-free way to use the benefits of natural tallow balm, you can buy the best beef tallow balms from reliable brands.
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Where Can I Buy Tallow Balm?
The Primal offers 100% grass-fed, grass-finished whipped tallow balm for lips, face, and body. The Primal whipped tallow balms also contain cold-pressed organic olive oil, and organic jojoba oil.
You can purchase The Pirmal unscented lip balms and face and body creams or use the tallow balms with lavender, frankincense, lemongrass, and cedarwood essential oils. Check out The Primal Shop and enjoy natural skincare.
