Ohhhh how your skin could fall in love with this product. No, it's not milk based, but I LOVE using local tallow in my soaps too, to honor agriculture and the animal.
I had wanted to try making a balm for some time, but got a nudge from an Instagram friend that made me dig into the recipe building process. After some trial and error, I found a combo that I love on my skin.
I have 4 varieties currently while I see what people like: Vanilla bean, citrus, rose and original. They're in limited quantities, so any and all feedback is welcome!
Tallow Balm
If you've never used a tallow balm before there's a few things you should probably know. Tallow is fat, from a cow, rendered down into a clean and clear beautiful fat. For centuries, it's been used by humans in a variety of uses, including protecting the skin. Tallow balm is a deeply hydrating product, and by it's nature of being made exclusively of fats and oils, it will have a "greasy" texture when you first apply it. Start with a small amount, and see if you need more. It is not like lotion. I love to put it on my face and body right out of the shower or before bed. Tallow-based products may, or may not be for you. If you find your skin isn't drinking it up, or softer or happier, then please share it with a friend.
*Know this is an animal byproduct. Ican have a slight "fatty" fragrance. The infusions I've used are very lighty scented and made with real botanicals.
Local beef tallow, jojoba oil, castor oil, a touch of raw honey.
Variations include the use of whole vanilla beans, dehydrated rose petals and fresh citrus rinds.
Each glass jar holds approximately 1.25 ounces of whipped balm.