Tallow Magnesium Lotion

5 from 3 votes

1/2 cup water
1/2 cup magnesium flakes
1/2 cup tallow
1 tbsp beeswax
1/2 tbsp almond oil
25 drops essential oils of choice optional. Recommend Lavender, Frankincense, Rose, or your favorite scent.

Boil the water. Once boiled, add the magnesium flakes to the water and stir until the flakes are melted.
1/2 cup water, 1/2 cup magnesium flakes
Then, melt the tallow and beeswax in a double boiler until fully melted.
1/2 cup tallow, 1 tbsp beeswax
Stir in the almond oil.
1/2 tbsp almond oil
Allow both the tallow mixture and the magnesium to cool down.
Once they are the same temperature, slowly pour the magnesium oil into the tallow mixture while using a immersion blender.
Once all combined, add in the essential oil and mix one more time.
25 drops essential oils of choice

Essential oils are optional. Use your favorite scent or see blog post for specific recommendations. (tip: Lavender is fantastic for skin!)
Be aware if you add citrus essential oils, your skin will be photosensitive and you'll want to avoid the sun.
You can use herb infused oils or tallow as well!