⚡ Easy Recipe
How to Make Working Hands Cream with Beef Tallow
A easy DIY recipe that takes 25 minutes. Make your own natural working hands cream at home.
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Time
25 minutes
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Difficulty
easy
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Shelf Life
6 months
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Ratio
3 parts tallow : 1 part lanolin : 1/2 part beeswax
Why Make Working Hands Cream with Tallow?
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heavy duty moisture
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heals cracks
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protective barrier
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not greasy after absorption 🧈 Ingredients
- beef tallow
- lanolin
- beeswax
- vitamin E
- essential oils
🔧 Equipment
- double boiler
- tin or jar
- small whisk
Step-by-Step Instructions
1
Melt 3 tablespoons tallow, 1 tablespoon lanolin, and 1/2 tablespoon beeswax together
2
Stir until fully combined
3
Remove from heat
4
Add 1/4 teaspoon vitamin E oil
5
Add 10 drops essential oil if desired (lavender is soothing)
6
Pour into tin while still liquid
7
Let cool completely
8
Apply generously to hands, especially before bed
💡 Pro Tips
- ✅ Wear cotton gloves overnight for intense treatment
- ✅ Great for gardeners, mechanics, anyone with rough hands
- ✅ Lanolin makes it extra healing but can be omitted
- ✅ Warm between palms before applying
Recipe Variations
🔄 Gardener's hands (add calendula oil)
🔄 Mechanic's formula (extra beeswax)
🔄 Night treatment (add retinol)
🔄 Cuticle cream (smaller batch in lip balm pot)
Frequently Asked Questions
How long does homemade tallow working hands cream last?
Properly made tallow working hands cream has a shelf life of 6 months. Store in a cool, dark place for best results.
Is it difficult to make working hands cream with tallow?
This recipe is rated easy and takes approximately 25 minutes. Perfect for beginners!
What are the benefits of using tallow for working hands cream?
heavy duty moisture. heals cracks. protective barrier. not greasy after absorption.