How to make Tallow Sun Care Cream
When it comes to caring for our skin under the sun, nature often has the best answers. Over the years, I've found that simple, time-honored ingredients — like tallow — can offer deeply nourishing support for sun-kissed skin.
Ingredients
- 1 cup Tallow (rendered)
- 1/2 cup Jojoba Oil
- 1/2 cup Coconut Oil
- 1/2 cup Cocoa Butter
- 1/2 cup Beeswax Pellets
- 1/2 cup Non-Nano Zinc Oxide Powder (optional)
- 10-20 drops Essential oils (optional)
- 1 tsp raspberry seed oil + carrot seed oil (optional)
Instructions
How to make
- In a double boiler or heat-safe glass bowl over simmering water, gently melt the tallow, cocoa butter, beeswax, coconut oil, and jojoba oil together.
- Stir occasionally until fully liquid. Remove from heat and let cool for about 5–10 minutes—just until it’s warm but no longer hot.
- Slowly whisk in the non-nano zinc oxide, being careful not to breathe in the powder.
- Stir until smooth and well combined.
- Add essential oils if using, and stir again.
- Pour into a wide-mouth pint mason jar, or divide into smaller containers or tins. We keep large jar in the fridge and a couple more jars for on the go.
- Let cool at room temperature until solid.
- Store in a cool, dark place. I like to keep ours it the refrigerator.
How to use
- Apply a small amount to exposed skin before moderate sun exposure.
- Reapply as needed, especially after swimming or sweating.
- Pair with good sun habits: hats, shade, breathable fabrics.