Once I first tried tallow for skincare, I was HOOKED. I started switching my coconut oil with tallow in almost every recipe. I love the way it makes my skin feel, and my skin has never been healthier!

I always have my homemade whipped tallow balm on hand, but for this season I wanted to play around to see if I could make a DIY fall whipped tallow balm recipe too. And, it just might be my new favorite!!

Here is my recipe so you can enjoy the autumn scents in your tallow skincare recipes too!

Benefits

Tallow itself is the star here. Rendered beef fat, especially grass fed, is rich in fat-soluble vitamins A, D, E, and K, and its fatty acid profile is surprisingly similar to our own skin’s sebum.

That’s why whipped tallow for skin absorbs so well and why it works for so many different skin types!! Traditional use goes back hundreds of years across so many cultures, people were making homemade tallow balm long before synthetic moisturizers were a thing.
The carrier oil adds slip and helps lighten the texture a bit. Jojoba, rosehip, or sweet almond all work beautifully here depending on your skin’s needs. I did a jojoba infused vanilla oil.
Ground nutmeg is one of those underrated skin ingredients. It’s been used traditionally to support circulation and soothe the appearance of dull or congested skin. Plus it adds the most gorgeous warm, spiced depth to the whole thing.
Sweet Orange essential oil is brightening and uplifting, and it has a long history of use in natural skincare for its refreshing, toning qualities.
Cinnamon essential oil is warming and stimulating but needs to stay diluted (which it is here).
Vanilla essential oil is SO good for dry, stressed skin and smells like a literal hug.
Nutmeg essential oil ties the whole scent together and adds that deep, cozy warmth that makes this feel like a REAL fall scented whipped tallow balm recipe.
The brown mica is purely for fun. It gives this a beautiful, warm bronze color that looks stunning in the jar but is totally optional.

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DIY Fall Whipped Tallow Balm Recipe

Makes: about 8-10 ounces

Ingredients

½ cup tallow
2 tablespoons carrier oil (I did my vanilla infused oil)
1 tablespoon nutmeg
10 drops Sweet Orange essential oil
4 drops Cinnamon essential oil
6 drops Vanilla essential oil
6 drops Nutmeg essential oil
Brown mica powder (optional)

Instructions

Whip the tallow on its own first with a hand mixer until it starts to soften and loosen up. I did about 5 minutes.

Slowly drizzle in the carrier oil while continuing to whip, until fully incorporated.

Add the nutmeg and whip to combine.

Add the essential oils one at a time, whipping briefly between each.

Add the brown mica powder and whip until the color is evenly distributed, to your liking.

Continue whipping for a few minutes total, until light and fluffy, scraping down the sides as needed.

Spoon into a jar. It’ll firm up a bit more as it fully sets at room temperature.

Notes

Since this skips the pre-chill step, your batch may whip up a bit airier/softer at first, it’ll still firm up as it sits at room temp, but keep an eye on final texture once fully set.
Go light on the mica at first and build up gradually, it’s easy to end up darker than you want.
I even like to add a sprinkle of vanilla powder too! That along with the nutmeg gentle exfoliates and has made a huge difference in the dry skin on my legs!
Store in a cool spot away from direct sunlight; it can melt in a warm room but will re-solidify without losing quality.
NOT for use during pregnancy without checking on cinnamon essential oil safety first. Always do a patch test before applying to your face.

How to Use It

A little goes a long way with this beef tallow moisturizer! Start with a small amount, maybe a pea-sized scoop, and warm it between your palms before pressing it into your skin.

I prefer it for a hand cream, or I use it nightly on my legs for my dry kin. I love it right after a shower when my skin is still slightly damp!!

Use it morning or night, or honestly both in fall and winter when skin needs extra support. Store it in a cool spot away from direct sunlight. It can melt in a warm room but will re-solidify without losing quality.

DIY Fall Whipped Tallow Balm

Yield: 8-10 ounces

A cozy, fall-scented whipped tallow balm made with grass-fed tallow, a carrier oil, ground nutmeg, and warm essential oils. It absorbs quickly into skin and gets a beautiful bronze tint from brown mica powder.

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Ingredients

½ cup tallow
2 tablespoons carrier oil
1 tablespoon nutmeg
10 drops Sweet Orange essential oil
4 drops Cinnamon essential oil
6 drops Vanilla essential oil
6 drops Nutmeg essential oil
Brown mica powder

Instructions

Whip the tallow on its own first with a hand mixer until it starts to soften and loosen up.
Slowly drizzle in the carrier oil while continuing to whip, until fully incorporated.
Add the nutmeg and whip to combine.
Add the essential oils one at a time, whipping briefly between each.
Add the brown mica powder and whip until the color is evenly distributed, with no streaks to your liking.
Continue whipping for a few minutes total, until light and fluffy, scraping down the sides as needed.
Spoon into a jar. It'll firm up a bit more as it fully sets at room temperature.

Notes

Since this skips the pre-chill step, your batch may whip up a bit airier/softer at first, it'll still firm up as it sits at room temp, but keep an eye on final texture once fully set.
Go light on the mica at first and build up gradually, it's easy to end up darker than you want.
I even like to add a sprinkle of vanilla powder too! That along with the nutmeg gentle exfoliates and has made a huge difference in the dry skin on my legs!
Store in a cool spot away from direct sunlight; it can melt in a warm room but will re-solidify without losing quality.
NOT for use during pregnancy without checking on cinnamon essential oil safety first. Always do a patch test before applying to your face.