Homemade Rose Tallow Face Cream

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I love a good face cream—especially when it’s all-natural and I know exactly what’s in it. When I make it myself, I have full control over the ingredients, and there are no mystery additives. We’ve all been there, reading the back of a skincare label and feeling completely lost trying to understand what those long, unfamiliar words even mean.

That’s why I love using tallow as a base for homemade face creams. Tallow has grown in popularity in recent years, and for good reason. It’s a natural, nutrient-rich fat rendered from beef—specifically from the fatty tissues around the loins and kidneys of a cow. During the rendering process, the fat is gently melted down and strained to remove any solids, leaving behind a smooth, creamy substance that resembles butter in texture once it cools.

Tallow has been used for centuries in traditional cooking and natural skincare. Today, it’s making a comeback and can now be found in everything from homemade lotions to candles. Many people swear by it for improving skin conditions like acne, dryness, and even hyperpigmentation.

That’s why we had to try making a rose petal tallow face cream. It combines the nourishing power of tallow with the gentle, soothing benefits of rose petals.

Here’s a step-by-step guide to making it at home.

Ingredients

½ cup Pure Fully Rendered Grass Fed Beef Tallow
Rose petals
Carrier oil – you can use olive oil, coconut oil, or jojoba oil.
¼ cup rose-infused oil
10-15 drops of essential oils
1 oz glass jar with lid

This makes around 5 ounces.

How to Make Tallow Face Cream Infused with Rose Oil

Add your fresh rose petals or dried rose petals into a glass jar. Pour olive oil or preferred carrier oil to cover the petals completely. Let it infuse for 4 to 6 weeks and then strain it.

Add the beef tallow and rose-infused oil to a glass jar. Slowly heat it in a double broiler until fully melted. You can also do this in the microwave if it’s easier.