How to Use Tallow Balm

Right, let’s talk tallow balm.

It might not come in a fancy gold bottle or have a name you can’t pronounce — but don’t be fooled. This little pot of goodness is rich, nourishing, and downright dreamy for dry, fussy or sensitive skin.

Whether you’re slathering it on after a shower, dabbing it onto baby cheeks, or using it to calm irritated patches — once you start using tallow balm, you’ll wonder how you ever coped without it.

What’s actually in it?

Let’s break it down. This balm is made with just a few ingredients — but they all pull their weight:

• Tallow – rich in skin-loving vitamins A, D, E & K, and so close to your skin’s own oils that it soaks in like a dream

• Jojoba oil – technically a wax, not an oil, which means it’s brilliant at balancing sebum (perfect if you’re dry and a little breakout-prone)

• Shea butter – ultra-moisturising and soothing, it helps calm inflammation and protect your skin barrier

• Beeswax – locks in moisture and adds a gentle, breathable barrier — especially good in cold or windy weather

No fillers. No dodgy preservatives. Just rich, natural goodness.

So how do you use tallow balm?

Basically: anywhere your skin needs a bit of love. Here’s how to get the best out of it.

1. Warm it up

Tallow balm is quite rich — it’s more solid than a lotion. So just scoop a little out with clean fingers and warm it up between your hands. It’ll melt into a silky texture that’s easy to apply.

2. Less is more

Start small. A little goes a long way! This stuff is concentrated, so you really only need a dab.

3. Massage in gently

Whether you’re using it on your face, hands, or baby’s bottom — smooth it in using circular motions. It sinks in beautifully and leaves your skin feeling soft, not greasy.

4. Use it whenever, wherever

Here’s where it gets fun. This balm’s a proper multitasker:

• Face moisturiser – brilliant at night or on dry winter mornings

• Lip balm – especially for chapped, cracked lips

• Hand and cuticle cream – goodbye dry knuckles

• Nappy balm – gentle enough for baby’s skin

• Soothing balm – perfect for eczema-prone patches or post-shave skin

• Windburn barrier – amazing for cheeks in cold weather (kids love it too!)

Got oily or acne-prone skin? Don’t be scared

We’ve been taught to fear anything rich or oil-based — but here’s the thing: when your skin’s properly nourished, it actually calms down.

Because tallow and jojoba are so similar to the skin’s own oils, they don’t clog pores — they help balance things out. Many people with breakouts find tallow balm helps reduce redness, dryness and those stubborn little spots caused by over-cleansing.

Final thoughts?

Tallow balm is simple, natural and oh-so-effective. It’s the kind of product you start using on a dry elbow… and end up keeping by your bedside, in your bag, and probably gifting to everyone you know.

One little pot. Endless uses. Happy skin.

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