Moisturising Tallow Stick with Rosemary and Lemon Balm

This moisturising tallow stick with rosemary and lemon balm nourishes your skin while applying the anti-inflammatory and soothing properties of rosemary and lemon balm.

Moisturising Tallow Stick

These moisturising tallow sticks are a wonderful solution for those that suffer from dry, red and itchy skin. Made into tubes for portability, keep one in your bag to use for on-the-go relief throughout the day.

Why use Beef Tallow?

Tallow is rich in vitamins such as A,D,E and K, in antioxidants and many other nutrients that all help with penetrating the skin and preventing water loss. Tallow can be used for all ages from babies with diaper rash all the way to those looking for an anti-aging moisturiser.

The fats that are found in beef tallow are very compatible to those in our skin. This raw beef fat that has been rendered to remove impurities, has been used for a very long time in skincare products.

The process of rendering is easy to do. Just gently and slowly heat some finely-chopped suet (also known as raw beef fat) in a slow cooker on low until the cracklings form. Then, strain the mixture and there you have it.

Toxins are usually stored in the fat, so using organic beef fat is the best. If you have your own organic cattle, then that is even better.

Types of Tallow

There are many different types of tallow that come from different animals.

This balm is best made with beef tallow, though I have heard of some people using deer tallow for it as well.

Pig tallow is not the best for this balm.

Tallow Balm Tips

• Once melted the tallow can be infused with a dried, medicinal herbs such as calendula, lemon balm, rosemary or lavender. To do this, leave the tallow in the double boiler over very low heat for about 1 hour to infuse. Then strain out the medicinal her and continue on with the recipe.
• This recipe can easily be doubled or tripled
• One tsp of vitamin E oil could be added

Using Tallow Balm

This whipped tallow balm is not greasy. It absorbs quickly and deeply into the skin. There are so many uses including:

• Moisturising and nourishing the hands and feet and other dry, cracked areas that may occur
• Help soothe rashes at diaper change time
• Daily body and face moisturiser
• Great for those with Eczema
• For those looking for an anti-aging face cream
• Soothe the skin of those with dermatitis
• For soothing chapped cheeks and lips
• For helping with healing minor cuts

More Tallow Recipes 

• Lavender Tallow Balm
• Whipped Tallow Balm

Essential Oils

Essential oils are potent, and need to be diluted. As this balm is being used on your body, you will need to use essential oils that are gentle enough to be applied to your skin – and use in the correct quantities. Be careful to avoid sensitive areas like your eyes.

Lavender essential oil helps calm and relax the mind and body. It also may help with fighting anxiety and depression.

Other essential oils that could be added to this balm include: Frankincense, Tea tree may help fight acne, cedarwood or patchouli.

Before Using this Balm

Before using this balm, you will need to understand a few things.

• Essential oils are potent, and need to be diluted. As this balm is being used on your body, you will need to use essential oils that are gentle enough to be applied to your skin – and use in the correct quantities. Be careful to avoid sensitive areas like your eyes.
• Be mindful of who will be using the balm when adding essential oils as some people can’t use some oils and some oils can’t be used on young children or pregnant and breastfeeding mothers. Some essential oils should not be used on children under 10. Do your research before adding and using any essential oils! 
• Don’t use on skin with open wounds or cuts.  
• Test on small area of skin before using.  If there’s any irritation, dilute with more carrier oils.

More Rosemary Resources

• Lavender and Rosemary Soap
• Rosemary Salt
• Rosemary Cultivation and Culinary Uses
• Rosemary Salve
• Tips for Growing and Harvesting Rosemary
• Tips for Growing Fruit and Vegetables from Scraps
• Lemon Rosemary Sugar Scrub
• Herb Infused Honey

Ingredients for Rosemary Lemon Balm Tallow Stick

To make 2 sticks, you will need:

• ⅓ Cup Rendered Tallow
• 3 TBSP Dried Rosemary
• 3 TBSP Dried Lemon Balm
• 2 TBSP Beeswax
• ⅓ Cup Shea Butter
• 12 Drops Essential Oils – optional
• Containers – We used these 2 ½ oz push-up deodorant containers

With anti-inflammatory, antiseptic and pain-relieving properties, rosemary can help reduce pain and muscle soreness, redness and swelling, headaches, sprains, and even rheumatism. It can also help improve dry, chapped skin and with improving focus and memory.

Lemon balm is calming, yet uplifting helping to soothe anxiety, and depression symptoms and lifting spirits. The antiviral properties help to soothe and shorten the duration of healing time of cold sores. Lemon balm is part of the mint family, and is able to do many of the same things mint can do like soothe tummy troubles.  This herb is easy to grow. If you haven’t grown this herb before, here are some great tips on learning how to grow and harvest lemon balm. Once you have it growing, you will be looking for some ways to use this amazing lemon scented plant. 

Making Rosemary Lemon Balm Tallow Sticks

Combine the tallow, rosemary and lemon balm in a glass jar and slowly heat in a double boiler until melted. These ingredients could also be slowly melted in a microwave. Once melted, allow to sit and infuse for 30 minutes.

When done, strain the mixture, saving the tallow mixture and discarding the dried herbs.

Add the shea butter and beeswax to the tallow mixture and place back in a double boiler, melting slowly until all melted and mixed together.

If adding essential oils, let cool for a few minutes before adding them and mixing them through.

Pour into the containers and leave sit until set hard.

When set, add the lids and they are ready to go!

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