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Whipped Calendula Tallow Balm

Soothing • Nourishing • Glowy

YieldAbout 4.5 oz (fills a 6 oz jar)

Time4–6 hrs to infuse, then about 30 min plus setting

Skin TypeDry, sensitive and irritated skin; all skin types

ToolsMini crock pot (or jar in a crock pot), fine mesh strainer, double boiler, mixing bowl, hand or immersion blender, 6 oz glass jar

TextureCreamy, thick and whipped

StorageClean glass jar, out of direct heat; lasts for months. Keep water out of the jar and scoop with clean, dry fingers.

About This Recipe

The combination of tallow and calendula makes this a soothing whipped balm for irritated, red, itchy, patchy and dry skin, and a deeply moisturizing, nurturing balm for all skin types. This one will make your cheeks happy, glowy happy.

Calendula and tallow for a whipped balm — Calendula & Tallow

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Ingredients

½ cup calendula-infused tallow, 3.3 oz (see Notes)
2 tbsp rosehip oil, 0.6 oz
2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil, 0.6 oz
5 drops chamomile or lavender essential oil

Jar of whipped calendula tallow balm — Soft & Glowy

Directions

Melt the calendula tallow in a double boiler, then pour it into the bowl you'll whip it in.
When it has cooled slightly, add the rosehip oil and olive oil.
Let it solidify, then add the essential oils and stir a bit to combine.
Whip with a hand held immersion blender or hand mixer until smooth and silky.
Spoon into a clean 6 oz glass jar and label.

To Use

Scoop a small amount with clean, dry fingers.
Gently massage into dry, irritated or sensitive skin.

Notes

Make the calendula tallow first: melt 1 cup tallow in a mini crock pot on low (or in a jar set in a crock pot with a few inches of water). Add ½ cup dried, packed-down calendula and infuse 4–6 hours on low or "keep warm."
While still warm, strain through a fine mesh strainer into a clean, heat-proof jar. You can use it just as it is for super sensitive skin.
You'll have a little calendula tallow left over. Store it lidded and labeled in the fridge; it lasts for months.
For very sensitive skin, rosacea or eczema, skip the essential oils entirely.
The essential oils are under 1%; you can add up to 20 drops total if you want more.
Thicker balm: halve the carrier oils, using 1 tbsp each of olive oil and rosehip oil.

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