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Whipped Tallow Body Butter

Want glowing skin that is hydrated, moisturized, replenished, and protected from the elements all winter long? Try making this completely natural DIY homemade whipped tallow body butter moisturizer. Cocoa butter may be comodegenic for the skin on your face, so I recommend patch testing or simply making a seperate small portion of pure tallow for use on the face alone.
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Prep Time: 5 minutes
Cook Time: 1 hour
Course: Body Butter
Servings: 1 lbs
Author: The Peasants Daughter

Ingredients

Instructions

  • Cube the beef fat into 1-inch chunks and place into a stainless steel pan on the stovetop on the lowest heat setting.
  • You can add a tiny amount of water if you wish to prevent accidental scorching. But only add enough water to just barely cover the bottom of the pan.
  • Allow the fat to slowly begin to render.
  • Add the cocoa butter and beeswax once the beef fat is halfway melted. Do not raise the heat.
  • Allow everything to melt completely.
  • Prepare a wire mesh colander by lining it with a cheesecloth or muslin.
  • Pour the melted fats over the cheesecloth and allow it to strain completely into a medium-to-large glass bowl.
  • The leftover cracklings are edible and tasty, use as salad toppers.
  • Place the glass bowl into the freezer for about 20-30 minutes.
  • Remove from the freezer, there should be a solid layer on top.
  • With an electric hand mixer, whip the fat until it turns into a lovely viscous body butter.
  • If using any other oils, like olive or jojoba, add them right before whipping.

Notes

At room temperature and stored in a glass jar with a lid, this body butter can be safely stored for up to 6 months — enough time to get you through a Canadian winter!
Refrigerated, this body butter will last a year or even longer.
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