The Homestead Apothecary | How to Make Herbal Salves and Tallow Balm

Hello Friend, in today's video we are making some Non-Toxic DIY skincare products that are so simple and quick to make. We will make a Calendula Lavender Salve and a Tallow Face balm that you will love!

Thanks for watching,
Kelsey

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Watch how to infuse oils here:
   • Homemade EXTRACTS, SPICE BLENDS, HERBAL IN...  

Watch how to render tallow here:
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If you don't grow your own Calendula, lavender or other herbs I'd recommend purchasing at Mountain Rose Herbs, Starwest Botanicals or Pacific Botanicals although they offer mostly bulk. I have linked some smaller options from Amazon below :)

Ingredients for Calendula Salve
Calendula: https://amzn.to/47Xbx9t
Lavender: https://amzn.to/3Sfu9M1
Jojoba oil: https://amzn.to/3Sh2v1e
Beeswax pellets: https://amzn.to/3vNdkQP
Shea Butter: https://amzn.to/3HGSFkh
Lavender EO: https://amzn.to/494KpWW

Jars: https://amzn.to/4bfN2Hi ( these are the jars I purchased although there has been a price increase)

Ingredients for Tallow Balm
Tallow best sourced from a local farm, look for organic, regenerative and grass fed if possible
jojoba oil(infused with herbs if desired): https://amzn.to/3Sh2v1e
Frankincense EO: https://amzn.to/42qxqwz
Lavender EO: https://amzn.to/494KpWW
Chamomile EO: https://amzn.to/49eNNPa
Pearl Powder: https://foreverhealthyhair.com/produc...

Tallow Balm Recipe: https://bumblebeeapothecary.com/how-t...

Calendula Salve Recipe
1 cup infused oil
3 Tbsp beeswax pellets
2 Tbsp Shea Butter
10- 15 drops lavender oil