You're listening to the audio version of "Tallow and Shea Butter Lotion," from Admire Age.

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.

It takes about twenty-five minutes, it's beginner-friendly, and it fills one eight-ounce jar.

Why it 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.

Here's what you'll need. A quarter cup of cosmetic-grade grass-fed tallow. A quarter cup of unrefined shea butter. Two tablespoons of jojoba oil. Optionally, ten drops of a skin-safe essential oil. You'll also want a double boiler, a hand mixer, a bowl of ice, and a clean eight-ounce jar.

The method is five steps. First, gently melt the tallow and shea butter together in a double boiler until just liquid. Second, stir in the jojoba oil and remove from the heat. Third, nest the bowl in ice and cool until it firms to the softness of soft butter. Fourth, whip on medium for two to three minutes, until light and spreadable. And fifth, whip in the essential oil if using, then spoon it into your jar.

Three 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, and a little goes a long way. And press it onto slightly damp skin to help it spread and sink in faster.

For storage, kept 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.

Two safety notes. Patch test on your inner arm before first use, and keep tools and jar clean and fully dry, because water shortens shelf life.

A few 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. And can you make it lighter still? Yes, increase the jojoba a tablespoon at a time. Just know that more oil makes a softer set, so store it somewhere cool.

Thanks for listening. You'll find the full recipe at admireage.com.