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Tallow Soap
Learn how to make nourishing homemade tallow soap with this easy, natural recipe. Perfect for moisturizing skin, this traditional soap is rich in nutrients and free from harsh chemicals.
Prep Time
5
minutes
minutes
Cook Time
10
minutes
minutes
Rest
12
hours
hours
Total Time
12
hours
hours
15
minutes
minutes
Servings
4
bars
Equipment
Large glass measuring cup
Soap mold
Ingredients
½
lb
melt and pour soap base
1
tablespoon
beef rendered tallow
20
drops essential oils - fragrance of your choice
US Customary
-
Metric
Instructions
Cut the soap base into 1” cubes.
Place the soap base in the large glass measuring cup.
Microwave in 30-second increments, stirring inbetween each increment, until the soap base is completely melted.
Stir in the tallow.
Once the mixture has cooled slightly, add the essential oils.
Pour into the soap mold and let sit for a few hours or overnight to set.
Unmold and enjoy!
Notes
Essential oils are optional.
You can use mica powder to make your soap different colors.