Rosemary Herb Infused DIY Tallow Stick
Soften dry skin, and support sore muscles with this easy homemade herb infused tallow balm stick recipe with essential oils. This easy diy balm recipe is mess free and will deeply moisturize dry skin and support targeted pain relief. Perfect for anyone with dry or sensitive skin, this easy beef tallow recipe with beeswax and shea butter will be your new favorite homemade skincare essential. This natural remedy is perfect for diy beauty health and wellness lovers!
Equipment
- small double boiler (or heat safe glass jar)
- craft stick for stirring optional - makes for easy cleanup
Ingredients
- 1/3 cup rendered tallow
- 3 tablespoons dried rosemary leaves optional
- 3 tablespoons dried lemon balm leaves optional
- 2 tablespoons beeswax
- 1/3 cup raw shea butter
- 15 drops essential oils optional. See notes
- Natural Tube containers
Instructions
- Add the tallow, rosemary, and lemon balm to a glass jar and slowly heat in a double boiler over simmering water until melted. Let infuse for 30 minutes. If not using the herbs, you do not need to wait 30 minutes. Proceed to the next step and melt the tallow, shea butter and beeswax together.
- Strain all the lemon balm and rosemary out of the tallow.
- Add shea butter and beeswax to the tallow and put back in double broiler until all melted.
- Finally, add in your essential oil. See notes for recommendations.
- Pour into your tubes and let sit until solid.
Notes
Essential Oils:
- Add a total of about 15 drops. You can add more if you prefer it stronger. Less if you have sensitive skin, using on young children or elderly.
- If using the herbs, I recommend a combination of the same essential oils (Rosemary and Lemon Balm/a.k.a. Melissa). I also recommend adding a few drops of Frankincense. A good amount would be 6 Rosemary, 6 Melissa, 3 - 4 Frankincense.
- If not using herbs, some great choices include Lavender, Tea Tree, Frankincense, Lemon, Orange, or Peppermint.