Natural Skin Care That Works + ODORLESS Method!

The first step to making your own tallow-based skincare products is rendering your tallow so that it is completely purified with no beefy odor. Join us as we wet render tallow step-by-step in a slow cooker and get a peak into our natural skincare routine. You’ll be making your own balms, lotions, and soap in no time!
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[@bernhardandbarbteichroeb751]

I love this! It's so funny that this popped into my emails today because I was doing my second water bath with mine this morning. I normally hate "giving tips" in other people's videos, but in this case I thought it might be helpful. I love that you feed your chickens the leftover chunks, but in case you don't have chickens or dogs to feed it to, and you want to get everything out of the suet, I use my immersion blender to break it all down into a liquid form. I get way more tallow for my own use that way. I just do it in short bursts so it doesn't get clogged full. Thank you so much for sharing!! 💕

[@lindasummer2343]

I did that last time I rendered lard and it worked great.

[@FromScratchFarmstead]

Thanks for this tip!! Very helpful!

[@adventurouslife48]

Thanks, this is a great tip! Just what I needed to hear ❤

[@Patti-1962]

It amazes me how I have never even heard of this method of making moisturizing products. At 61, I have been really into skincare my entire life, and the last 5 years my focus has been how to simplify and only use affordable products. I just could not use another heavy, glass jar of moisturizer (1.7 ounces) and have to discard or find a way to reuse the jar. I have also stopped wearing makeup, except for very special occasions, and that is a huge change for me (as I wore a full face of makeup for most of my life.) I have learned to love my skin~ Your beautiful skin is proof that these homemade products work!! PS All the money I used to spend on these products now goes to buying clothes and shoes for my five grandchildren!!!

[@FromScratchFarmstead]

Love that!! Thanks for sharing!!

[@beesknees947]

I have no idea how I got here... but this was REALLY neat to watch! Thanks for teaching me new things.

[@FromScratchFarmstead]

I love that! Thanks for watching!

[@wocoranch]

You mentioned your mom, did you grow up in the same way youre raising your kiddos? Did Jim? Yall give me the warm fuzzies and i honestly admire you so much for the way youve chosen to live life 💗

[@FromScratchFarmstead]

Aw! You are so sweet! Actually neither of us grew up this way. We both had pretty typical suburban upbringings filled with processed foods and lots of TV.

[@wocoranch]

@@FromScratchFarmstead you certainly would not guess it!! You are doing a fabulous job mama!

[@noelenejephcott6954]

I did this, was straight off the beef from butcher and i minced it to help it melt done easier. I processed with water twice and fed waste to chickens and was so happy with results.

[@FromScratchFarmstead]

Awesome!! Mincing it is a good idea!

[@avalle05]

Great video, thanks so much for sharing. We are starting this new adventure of eating with tallow but now I get to use it on my skin too!

[@FromScratchFarmstead]

Yay! You’re welcome. So glad this was helpful!

[@nataliewalker6015]

I've JUST started looking into rendering my own tallow, this video is perfect timing!

[@FromScratchFarmstead]

Oh, perfect!! Glad this was helpful!!

[@saraoum91]

It's easier if you use first only the metal strainer to strain the big pieces, then use the fabric to strain the small pieces.

[@FromScratchFarmstead]

Great tip!

[@djf8619]

I used to make my own soap. I really enjoyed doing it. Got away from it, though. Your vid has made me see how beneficial and fun it is. I'd like to start doing it again.

[@FromScratchFarmstead]

That's awesome! It is such a cool process!

[@sarangeli]

Perfect timing, I just bought tallow at the farmers market!

[@FromScratchFarmstead]

Oh, awesome!! Enjoy!!

[@SavannahLewie]

Goals!!! Thanks so much for sharing.

[@FromScratchFarmstead]

You're welcome!!

[@carolwhisenhunt7504]

Ty Stacie, you do make it look so easy. This was very educational.

[@FromScratchFarmstead]

Glad this was helpful!! Thanks for watching!

[@Kazacks9602]

Love love love this video. So helpful and informative.❤

[@FromScratchFarmstead]

So glad this was helpful!

[@gruv2nz]

Very informative, thank you.

[@FromScratchFarmstead]

You're welcome!

[@Michelle88elle]

so easy! thanks for breaking this down with a visual as well. gonna give it a try soon! :)

[@FromScratchFarmstead]

Awesome! So glad this was helpful!

[@monasoliman5426]

I just love that , thank you so much, give your kids a kiss from me I have two daughters as well , god bless your family.

[@FromScratchFarmstead]

Aw! Thanks so much! All the best!

[@dylanmadelyncrowder6872]

This might have been asked before, but do you have an Etsy shop? Would love to support you and try out a tallow soap bar before committing to buying all the stuff to make this. We have 3 under 5 and would so love to switch to something natural! Thank you for your step by step and measurements!

[@Lucinda_Jackson]

This was fantastic! I've been curious for awhile now about how it's done. Not curious enough yet to google it or search YT, but it was coming! Thanks for this. I admire you and your husband for all you do and for teaching your children. ❤

[@FromScratchFarmstead]

Glad this was helpful!! Thank you so much for the kind words!

[@ewastanska8561]

I adore your channel. Beautiful life you're building. I love your skincare products, but I'm vegan and I can't use animal fat, so I substitute my products with different plant oils and fats. Great ideas. Stay safe and happy. Bless you all.

[@FromScratchFarmstead]

Awesome! I'm glad you've found options that work well for you! Thanks so much for being here and watching!

[@crystalallen4031]

I am inspired!! This is such a good video!!!! I have grass fed grass finished tallow in my freezer; now I know how to render it. Thank you!!!! ❤

[@FromScratchFarmstead]

Yay! So glad this was helpful for you!

[@hydspirit]

I hope you can make each product into a video, it was so helpful to see you doing this.

[@FromScratchFarmstead]

If you look in the description to the video there are links for all of the recipes and videos in the posts!

[@susanmcdaneld3372]

Thank you for these videos! Do you have an ebook with your skin care recipes/processes? Have a great day! 😊

[@FromScratchFarmstead]

The recipes are all on our website and there should be links in the description of the video. We should turn them all into an e-book one of these days! Thanks for watching!

[@susanmcdaneld3372]

​@@FromScratchFarmsteadthank you, I am disabled and am looking for a printable version. The videos are fantastic - it's just very painful for my hands to write. I look forward to an ebook someday! God bless you and your family!

[@gretchenrininger7093]

I loved your video, and appreciate your shared wisdom! I had no idea what tallow was or used for, I guess I am raised more of a city girl.

[@FromScratchFarmstead]

It was totally new to me too until a few years back! Thanks for watching!

[@NurseChrissy17]

I love hearing what you said about makeup. I never wear makeup and I hope my daughter follows my example

[@FromScratchFarmstead]

I love that! I'm so grateful for the example my Mom set.

[@GrandmaGingersFarm]

We use a tallow magnesium lotion that is almost exaactly like this recipe. It works very very well.

[@FromScratchFarmstead]

Awesome!! Love magnesium tallow lotion. Thanks for watching!

[@DebbieThibault-zr5gj]

Thanks for sharing! Do you use your tallow bar for dish washing? And what do you use for laundry soap?

[@FromScratchFarmstead]

Good question!! A good dish soap bar and laundry detergent are natural products that I haven't tried making yet!

[@jolovfit7272]

Can you add scents or essential oils to whipped tallow? Another great video, thanks!

[@FromScratchFarmstead]

Yes, absolutely!

[@The-life2]

Am using camel hump fat It’s really great I use water way for rendering It’s great in skin care

[@FromScratchFarmstead]

That's amazing!!

[@trapped7534]

Great info…. Now to find beef suet….

[@FromScratchFarmstead]

Thank you! I hope you can find some!

[@maryloublouse8578]

Hi there. I just found your channel and subscribed. I love how you and your husband explain everything in your videos. I have a couple questions. Do you have any links to pure olive oil & could I use your dairy recipes with store bought milk ? I live In the mountains of Montana and I can't find anyone that sells raw milk around here. Mostly beef ranches .😮 I think I'm gonna just Binge watch your channel tonight lol God bless your little family. Thanks for sharing your knowledge!!

[@FromScratchFarmstead]

Hi! Thank you so much! Here's the link to the olive oil we buy but not sure she ships much, mainly sells locally. www.mavrasgreekoil.com/ Many of the dairy recipes can be made with store bought milk! Thanks so much for watching and being here! We really appreciate your kind words!

[@ifyouknowyouknow6964]

Hi this is really cool, I was looking at this expensive skin care brand that mentioned they use (mineral salts) in their lotion, so I guess my question is does the salt ever stay in the tallow once it hardens? I’m wondering if Celtic salt would add more of those minerals for skin care :)

[@FromScratchFarmstead]

That’s a good question! It definitely can’t hurt. I’m sure some of the salt would be present potentially adding trace minerals back in. Without testing it would be hard to know how much. Thanks for watching!

[@kathrynhunter460]

@fromscratchfarmstead, I just found your channel, thank you for sharing the gifts God gave you! I have a question, I've used the wet method about 7 times now, with salt and a few times with baking soda, my beef fat suit is still a bit smelly, not beefy smelling, just a smell....is it normal to still have a "smell" or should it be completely odorless? Any feedback would be greatly appreciated before I start making it into an infused tallow.

[@FromScratchFarmstead]

Hi! Good question. I think having a slight smell would be normal and that once you mix it in with other ingredients in a salve or soap, you don't notice the smell. Sounds like you're doing a great job!! Thanks for watching!

[@allthinghomewithlynn]

So I am new to tallow and understanding how to make it, etc. But one question I have is you mentioned about getting the toxins and impurities out for skin care. With those toxins and impurities affect you when you make tallow for cooking because I’ve never noticed anyone rendering it this way for cooking. Is it OK With not taking the toxins out when you use it for cooking?

[@FromScratchFarmstead]

That's a really good question! I've always used the dry method for cooking too but I'm curious to look into this more!

[@abbeys9092]

Can you render with the wet method and use some for cooking and some for skin care?

[@FromScratchFarmstead]

Yes, absolutely!

[@marilynrainville]

Hi, do you sell your tallow products? If not, do you have a suggestion for where to buy them? Thank you!

[@FromScratchFarmstead]

Hi! We'd love to but unfortunately our family doesn't have the capacity at this point. I'd look on etsy!

[@denisebilas2747]

How would you do this if you want yo use tallow for cooking? You do the same process as making skincare or you just render once?

[@FromScratchFarmstead]

Good question! This is another video we did one rendering lard but this is the dry method and how we render fat if we will be using it for cooking. kzbin.info/www/bejne/e6XFYpmKjLyJf8k

[@Oh-yes-she-can]

Could you do this with like bacon grease? Jw because I hate throwing it out but I can only add so much into other foods lol

[@FromScratchFarmstead]

I always use bacon grease for cooking with! Yum!

[@noemiedge4360]

Can you follow this same method for rendering tallow for cooking?

[@FromScratchFarmstead]

Yes, you definitely could! I usually don't add the water and do the dry method if I'm rendering fat for cooking because I don't mind the smell for cooking purposes.

[@TheGaladheon]

Is this method good if I want to use the tallow for cooking?

[@FromScratchFarmstead]

You definitely could! Or you could use the dry method without the water and just melt the tallow down and strain off any solids. Thanks for watching!

[@countrychickbrews4640]

We don't use olive oil. Is it ok to use cold pressed organic caster oil instead?

[@FromScratchFarmstead]

I’ve never tried castor oil in this but avocado oil would be a comparable substitute!

[@greatestever8976]

I use unscented coconut oil for my skin and Acure glo serum for my face but its neat to see your process.

[@FromScratchFarmstead]

Thanks for sharing this!

[@libberlu]

How do you can tallow for long term storage?

[@FromScratchFarmstead]

Tallow will store very long on it's own without canning. We've stored ours for years in the fridge. Thanks for watching!

[@kathryngailful]

I followed this method exactly in a crockpot on low and my tallow still smells. Have done the process 7-8 times. Still a slight beefy smell. Is it ruined? Everyone online says theirs is odorless. Mine had a super strong smell even after 3-4 times. Its not as strong now, but still smells. Did I burn it? I added lots of water and put it on low every time so not sure how it could have burned...

[@FromScratchFarmstead]

Definitely not ruined! I’m glad the smell went down overtime. I’ve found the smell can have more to do with type of cow/cows diet than anything else. I don’t think you burned it, especially if the smell has gotten better as you rendered it. Especially if a you add some essential oils to what you make with it, I don’t think it will be noticeable!

[@gabrielle.m.g]

Does the balm need to be refrigerated?

[@FromScratchFarmstead]

We keep it at room temperature. Thanks for watching! ☺️

[@cherylwhite654]

my tallow doesn't get hard like I see you's no way I could pick it up .. any Ideas on how or why ? Thanks

[@FromScratchFarmstead]

Hmmm....I've never heard of tallow now getting hard. What's yours like? Thanks for watching!

[@cherylwhite654]

@@FromScratchFarmstead its solid but soft

[@ingweking8748]

What are you using as dish soap?

[@FromScratchFarmstead]

We just switched to using a bar dish soap this year! Hoping to post that recipe soon after we've been doing some testing!

[@ingweking8748]

@@FromScratchFarmstead Thanks for responding. I am looking forward to recipe.

[@santosroca]

I need your help, please! I have tried your method but mine has still a lot of smell. I have purified six times already and planning one more to see if stil going to have the strong smell. Any suggestions? Maybe the cow was not only grass fed. Should I go ahead and try to make the soap? Thanks!

[@FromScratchFarmstead]

What does it smell like? Beefy? I'd still use it and and maybe add essential oils to what you make if the smell bothers you? Hope it all turns out great! Thanks for watching!

[@santosroca]

@@FromScratchFarmstead Yes, it's a beefy smell. I made the soup, though, with the essential oils like your recipe. It's in the cure process now, and the smell at the moment is from the lye, I think. Thanks for your reply. 😉