Creating a sugar scrub from your tallow balm is a fantastic way to add another layer to your skincare routine. Check out this super easy recipe for my homemade whipped tallow sugar scrub.
Why Use a Tallow Sugar Scrub?
A tallow sugar scrub combines the nourishing benefits of tallow with the exfoliating power of sugar. This scrub not only moisturizes your skin but also helps remove dead skin cells, leaving your skin soft, smooth, and glowing. Using natural ingredients like tallow and sugar ensures your skincare routine is free from harmful chemicals and additives.
What is Tallow?
Tallow is a rendered form of beef or mutton fat, primarily derived from cows or sheep.
If you would like to read more about the benefits of tallow and olive oil for your skincare, you can check out this post. There I go into more detail about why you might want to choose these two fats for your skincare needs.
How to Make Whipped Tallow Sugar Scrub at Home
Ingredients:
- 1 cup of rendered tallow
- 1/4 cup of olive oil
- 1 cup of sugar
- Essential oils (optional, for fragrance)
Instructions:
- Melt the Tallow: Cut the fat into small pieces and heat slowly over low heat until melted.
- Mix in Olive Oil: Combine the rendered tallow with olive oil.
- Add Essential Oils: For fragrance, add a few drops of your favourite essential oils such as lavender, tea tree, or chamomile.
- Cool: Pour the mixture into a clean bowl and let it cool until solid. I find the whipped tallow balm has a better consistency if it is allowed to cool at room temperature. If you are short on time you can cool it in the fridge.
- Whip It: Use an electric mixer to whip the tallow balm until it is the consistency of icing. You want it light and fluffy.
- Add Sugar: Slowly add the sugar to the whipped tallow balm with the mixer running. You aren’t looking to dissolve the sugar, you just want it mixed evenly throughout the balm.
- Store: Add your tallow sugar scrub to clean, dry containers. Store in a cool dry place to preserve the freshness.
This homemade whipped tallow sugar scrub is a great addition to your summer skincare routine. Comment below if you get a chance to make it.
Hi! I’m interested in making my own body scrub soon! Your recipe calls for sugar, is that white sugar or brown sugar!??
Hi Jamie,
I just use white cane sugar. You could try brown sugar (it would probably smell delicious) but be careful of the extra moisture from the molasses, it *might* make the scrub spoil quickly. You could use coconut sugar for a brown sugar alternative, then you won’t have to worry about the extra moisture.
Jill