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Tallow & shea butter lotion
Think of this as the everyday, lighter cousin of a body butter — a water-free take on lotion that's soft enough to smooth on quickly before you get dressed. Equal parts grass-fed tallow and shea, loosened with a little extra oil so it spreads like a dream.
Fills one 8 oz jar25 minBeginner-friendly
Why this works
Equal parts tallow and shea give you barrier-loving richness, while a little extra jojoba loosens the whip into something lighter and more spreadable than a dense butter. Skin drinks it in fast.
What you'll need
- 1/4 cup grass-fed tallow (cosmetic-grade)
- 1/4 cup unrefined shea butter
- 2 tbsp jojoba oil
- Optional: 10 drops skin-safe essential oil
- Double boiler, hand mixer, a bowl of ice, a clean 8 oz jar
Before you start
- Patch test on your inner arm before first use.
- Keep tools and jar clean and fully dry — water shortens shelf life.
How to make it
- 1
Gently melt the tallow and shea butter together in a double boiler until just liquid.
- 2
Stir in the jojoba oil and remove from the heat.
- 3
Nest the bowl in ice and cool until it firms to the softness of soft butter.
- 4
Whip on medium for 2–3 minutes, until light and spreadable.
- 5
Whip in the essential oil if using, then spoon into your jar.
Maker's tips
- For an even lighter feel, add another tablespoon of jojoba before whipping.
- This is a water-free moisturizer, so it's rich and lasting — a little goes a long way.
- Press it onto slightly damp skin to help it spread and sink in faster.
Keeping it fresh
Stored in a clean, dry jar away from light and heat, it keeps for about four to six months with no preservative needed. Always scoop with clean, dry fingers or a small spoon.
Common questions
- Is this a true lotion?
- It's a water-free, whipped moisturizer rather than a water-based lotion. That keeps it simple and preservative-free, with a richer, longer-lasting feel than a typical pump bottle.
- How is it different from body butter?
- Same family, lighter touch — a little more oil makes it softer and more spreadable, so it's the one for quick everyday use.
- Can I make it lighter still?
- Yes — increase the jojoba a tablespoon at a time. Just know more oil makes a softer set, so store it somewhere cool.
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