If you’re tired of store-bought lip balms that promise moisture but leave your lips feeling even drier, you’re not alone—and you’re in the right place. Today, we’re diving into a beautifully simple, all-natural solution that your lips will love: Tallow Chapstick - DIY Natural Homemade Lip Balm.
Crafted with nourishing tallow and other skin-loving, natural ingredients, this homemade lip balm is rich, restorative, and incredibly easy to make. Whether you're a homesteader, a natural beauty enthusiast, or just someone who appreciates a good chapstick for dry lips, this tutorial is for you. Plus, it's free from synthetic fillers, harsh chemicals, and plastic waste—just pure goodness in a tiny tube.
Ready to say goodbye to chapped lips? Let’s get started making this natural tallow lip balm!
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Looking for a super simple “how-to” render beef suet into tallow? Check it out here. Or, if you’re interested in other tallow products with simple ingredients, check out my simple candle instructions here, or learn to make whipped or solid tallow balm guide here.
What is Beef Suet
Beef suet is the hard, white, crumbly fat from a cow. Essentially, it is a large chunk of beef fat found around the kidneys or the loins. The animal fat from the kidneys produces a milder taste (without the beefy smell) and is the best moisturizing fat. So in summary, the fat from the kidneys (also referred to as leaf fat) is preferred for tallow, cooking and skincare or beauty products. In addition, beef suet is ideal for frying and deep frying due to its high smoke point.
Where to Find Beef Suet
The best place to find high quality beef suet is a local farm. I am super fortunate that my father in law raises grass fed beef cattle right on our property. Another option would be most local butchers, butcher shop / local meat markets or locker plants. These places will sell animals fats at a super reasonable price, as they aren’t in as high of demand as they once were. Pasture raised, grass fed suet is always the best option.
Natural Benefits of Tallow
First of all, it is anti-inflammatory so may help with conditions such as asthma or arthritis. Tallow supports gut health and a healthy microbiome because it contains butyric acid.
In addition, tallow contains choline which has been proven to help regulate mood, muscle control, and memory. It contains fat-soluble vitamins (A, D, E, and K) which all support the immune system and bone health. When it comes to skin health, tallow’s vitamins can help produce collagen as well as smooth and heal a variety of skin issues (eczema, dryness, and acne). What a magical product!
How-to Make the Best Lip Balm
Tallow Chapstick - DIY Natural Homemade Lip Balm recipe makes small batches of chapstick (six .15 oz chapstick tubes and four .35 oz lip balm tins). In addition, this recipe is great for all skin types, even sensitive skin, and provides long-lasting hydration.
Ingredients
Only 3 simple ingredients are necessary to make chapstick! However, an optional fourth ingredient of essential oils is recommended.
- Beef tallow
- Beeswax
- Coconut Oil
- Essential Oil (optional)
See recipe card for quantities.
Instructions
First, add the grass-fed tallow, beeswax, and coconut oil to the double boiler. Slowly warm on medium heat. Once the ingredients are completely melted and in a liquid form, remove from the heat.
Let the mixture cool slightly, and then add in the essential oils. Stir well.
Pour the liquid mixture into the chapstick tubes and/or little lip balm tins. Let the liquid solidify at room temperature.
Once the balm has solidified, enjoy your own lip balm!
Essential Oils
Essential oils provide many benefits. Some of our favorite essential oils to use in the homemade chapstick are:
- Lemon - can kill bacteria, clarify and exfoliate skin
- Tea Tree - has antiseptic, antifungal, and anti-inflammatory properties
- Peppermint - has cooling effects and can provide relief and soothing
Materials
- Double Boiler
- Chapstick Tubes or Small Tins
- Grass-fed Tallow
- Beeswax
- Coconut Oil
- Essential Oils
Storage
Store the chapstick in a cool dry place. Apply as needed to dry or chapped lips, or use as a protective barrier for lips.
FAQ
Beeswax works as a natural preservative. It also creates the perfect consistency and texture.
Tallow is an excellent natural ingredient. It is moisturizing, gentle, and has the ability to heal and repair cracked lips.
No, essential oils are optional. However, there are many benefits of adding essential oils to the homemade chapstick.
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Tallow Chapstick - DIY Natural Homemade Lip Balm
Equipment
- Double Boiler
- Chapstick Tubes or Small Tins
Materials
- 3 TBS Grass-fed Tallow
- 2 TBS Beeswax
- 1 TBS Coconut Oil
- 15 Drops Essential Oils
Instructions
- First, add the grass-fed tallow, beeswax, and coconut oil to the double boiler on medium heat. Once the ingredients are completely melted and in a liquid form, remove from the heat.
- Let cool slightly, and add in the essential oils. Stir well.
- Pour the liquid mixture into the chapstick tubes and/or little lip balm tins. Let the liquid solidify at room temperature.
- Once the balm has solidified, enjoy your own lip balm!
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