How To Make Whipped Tallow Beard Balm
This easy DIY tallow beard balm is a great gift for your hairy loved one. Made with only simple ingredients, this tallow beard balm will soothe irritated, dry, and inflamed skin naturally.
Equipment
- Small Saucepan
- Medium-size Stainless Steel Bowl
- Hand Mixer or Stand Mixer with Whisk Attachment
- 4oz Glass Jar with a Lid (or two 2oz)
- Mini Silicone Spatula
Ingredients
- 60 g Tallow
- 30 g Coconut Oil
- 15 g Beeswax
- 15 drops Cedarwood Essential Oil
- 15 drops Eucalyptus Essential Oil
Instructions
- Add your tallow, coconut oil, and beeswax to a metal bowl. Fill a saucepan with about 1 cup of water and bring to a simmer over medium-high heat. Set the bowl over the saucepan to create a double boiler — the bowl should sit above the water, not touch it. Stir occasionally until everything is fully melted.
- Remove the bowl from the heat and let it cool on the counter for a few minutes. Add the cedarwood and eucalyptus essential oils and stir to combine.
- Let the mixture cool at room temperature until it reaches a semi-hardened state — it should be opaque and slightly firm but not fully set. This is your cue to whip.
- Using a hand mixer or stand mixer, whip the mixture until it reaches a light, aerated consistency. It will be heavier than a standard whipped tallow because of the beeswax but should still whip up nicely. This takes a couple of minutes — be patient with it.
- Transfer into a clean jar or container. Apply to the beard and face for moisturizing, cooling, and pore tightening benefits.
Notes
Using the tallow beard balm consistently will result in a softer beard and healthier skin underneath.
For best results, apply the tallow beard balm while your beard is still slightly damp from washing, allowing the balm to penetrate the hair and skin more effectively.
After applying the tallow beard balm, comb through your beard to distribute the product evenly and maximize its benefits.