The easiest ways to use tallow balm every day are morning and night on your face, on your hands and cuticles before bed, on heels and hands overnight under cotton socks or gloves, and as a thin layer under makeup. The secret isn't a fancy technique. It's keeping a jar where you'll actually reach for it, and using it every single day.
Once you've had your jar for a week or so, you start finding your own ways to use it. I love hearing how my regulars do it, and these are the tricks that come up again and again in my inbox. If you're brand new to tallow, start with how to use tallow balm: 5 tips for your first jar, then come back here.
1. Morning and night
Twice a day beats a big dollop once a week. A pea-sized amount on your face after you wash it in the morning, and again before bed. Consistency is what makes the difference, not how much you put on.
2. Hands and cuticles before bed
Whatever's left on your fingers after your face, rub it into the backs of your hands and push it into your cuticles. No waste, and your hands get a little something every single night. If you work with your hands all day, this one's for you.
3. Gloves and socks overnight
Rough hands or heels? Slather it on at night, pop on a pair of cotton gloves or socks, and go to sleep. The cotton keeps the balm on your skin instead of on your sheets, and you wake up soft. PHAT Balm is my pick for this one.
4. Under makeup
A thin layer, let it sit for five minutes to sink in, then do your makeup as usual. It gives your base something smooth to sit on. The key word is thin. Too much and your foundation will slide.
5. Elbows, knees and the bits that cop it
Elbows on the desk, knees in the dirt, heels in work boots all day. Give those spots a little extra when you do your hands. Rough patches love a daily scoop.
6. All over after a shower
For the whole body, go lighter. Whip Crackin' is our whipped body moisturiser, and it spreads easily over arms, legs and shoulders on damp skin straight after a shower. For skin that feels dry and tired, my number one seller Bootin' the Blues pairs grass-fed beef tallow with blue tansy.
7. Keep one where you are
One by the bed. One in the handbag. One in your desk drawer. You'll use it more if you can reach it. The OG Slide is a pocket-sized tin made for the crib bag, the handbag or the back pocket. It's the exact same mix I first made on my kitchen bench. In summer, keep it out of the sun: here's why tallow balm goes soft in the heat.
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Frequently asked questions
Can I use tallow balm every day?
Yes. Most people use it morning and night. A small amount every day works better than a lot once in a while.
Can I use tallow balm under makeup?
Yes. Use a thin layer and give it about five minutes to sink in before you apply makeup.
Can I use tallow balm on my feet?
Yes. For rough heels, apply at night and wear cotton socks to bed.
Which jar is best for the whole body?
Whip Crackin' is our lighter whipped body moisturiser and spreads easily over large areas. PHAT Balm is richer and best for hands and rough spots.
Is tallow balm OK for sensitive skin?
Everyone's skin is different. Patch test on a small area first and stop using it if you notice any irritation.
