Cracked Skin Rescue

Whipped Tallow & Lanolin Nipple Butter (4 oz Batch)

This recipe is designed to be deeply nourishing, protective, and easy to apply for sensitive skin- particularly for the mama’s out there working so hard for their little ones.

And if it is safe for mama and baby, you know it can work on anyone. Cracked hands? Heels? This stuff will work wonders on your stressed skin.

For 16 oz apricot oil infusion:

16 oz apricot kernel oil
3-4 oz dried marshmallow root (chopped, not powder)
- 20-25% by weight

Cold infusion of apricot oil with marshmallow root (2+ weeks):

Extracts water-soluble compounds gradually
Preserves delicate mucilage in marshmallow
No risk of degradation from heat
Maximum extraction of soothing properties

Gentle heat finish (6-8 hours at 100-120°F):

Completes oil-soluble compound extraction
Ensures thorough infusion
Still preserves the medicinal properties
Gives you confidence it's fully infused

Deeply reparative

Safe for ultra-sensitive skin (like nursing nipples)
Rich in natural, whole-animal fats (tallow + lanolin)
And… intended for mamas, but universal in power

Method:

Melt Hard Ingredients: In your double boiler, combine the Tallow, Lanolin, and Mango Butter. Gently heat until just melted and fully liquid (around 140F is usually sufficient for lanolin without excessive heat). Stir gently to combine.
Add Liquid Oils: Remove the bowl from the heat. Stir in the Apricot Oil and Jojoba Oil. Mix thoroughly until well combined.
Cool to Soft-Solid: Place the bowl in the refrigerator or freezer. This is a crucial step! You need the mixture to become opaque, cloudy, and reach a soft-solid consistency (like firm pudding or very soft butter). This will take about $20-40$ minutes in the fridge or $10-15$ minutes in the freezer. Stir every $5-10$ minutes to ensure even cooling and prevent a hard layer from forming on the edges.
Whip: Once the mixture is at the soft-solid stage, transfer the bowl to your hand mixer or stand mixer. Whip on medium-high speed for $5-10$ minutes until the balm is light, airy, and fluffy, with soft peaks. The mixture will lighten in color and increase significantly in volume.
Jar: Transfer the whipped balm immediately into clean, sterilized jars. It will continue to set up slightly as it cools to room temperature.
Cure: Allow to set completely for at least $2-4$ hours at room temperature before capping and using.

Product Story: Rooted in Respect, Made with Purpose

At the heart of this balm is a belief that care should extend beyond our skin — to the earth, to the animals, and to the full story behind every ingredient.

For Our Tallow Balm

Our tallow comes from pasture-raised cows living on small, sustainable farms where they are treated with dignity and allowed to live full, peaceful lives — grazing freely on grass, never pumped with grain or chemicals. When their time ends, nothing is wasted. Every part of the animal is honored — not just the meat. The fat, often discarded in modern agriculture, is gently rendered into nutrient-rich tallow.

This balm is a tribute to that philosophy: that nothing given should go unappreciated. By using what would otherwise be thrown away, we help close the loop — creating a product that’s deeply nourishing and deeply respectful. And we support animals being treated with dignity.

We believe in cruelty-free, life-honoring care — from start to finish.

For Our Lanolin Nipple Balm

Lanolin is a natural, waxy emollient found in sheep’s wool — and the version we use comes from animals raised as they should be: gently, respectfully, and without confinement. Our sheep live on clean, pesticide-free pastures, and are never separated from their lambs.

Shearing is part of their seasonal care — and the lanolin is extracted only after this process, never causing harm or discomfort. This makes it a truly cruelty-free gift from the animal — one that supports skin with the same softness and care we aim to give the sheep themselves.

This is more than a balm. It’s a way of saying thank you — to nature, to the animal, and to the mamas who deserve the most mindful care of all.

Why Our Whipped Tallow & Lanolin Nipple Butter is Every Nursing Mom's Must-Have

Becoming a new mother is a journey filled with immense joy, profound love, and often, unexpected challenges. Among these, the delicate skin of a nursing mother's nipples can take a beating, leading even cracked skin. Many products promise relief, and one ingredient consistently found is lanolin- made from sheep’s wool. But it can be incredibly sticky and hard to apply. I barely touched mine, since it was so hard to put on! So we made it ourselves, and added one more star: tallow.

Whipping the lanolin in a light and fluffy tallow balm solves all our problems. This Butter is a rich, luxurious, and supremely effective balm designed to be your skin's best friend during this precious time.

We believe in the power of nature's most potent healers, and this mixture is a soothing embrace for tired, sensitive skin, allowing you to focus on the beautiful bond with your baby.

Tallow – Nature's Perfect Match for Your Skin

At the heart of our nipple butter is ethically sourced, grass-fed Tallow. Forget everything you thought you knew about animal fats – tallow is a skincare superstar, especially for healing and hydration.

Bio-Identical Healing: Tallow is uniquely similar in cellular structure to our own skin's sebum. This means your skin recognizes it, absorbs it effortlessly, and allows its rich array of fat-soluble vitamins (A, D, E, K) to penetrate deeply, nourishing and regenerating skin cells.
Intense Moisture & Barrier Protection: It creates a breathable, protective barrier that locks in moisture without clogging pores, crucial for healing delicate skin.
Anti-Inflammatory Power: Tallow naturally contains conjugated linoleic acid (CLA), known for its anti-inflammatory properties, which can help calm irritated skin.

The Golden Healer: Lanolin – Unmatched Protection & Repair

No nipple butter would be complete without the legendary power of Lanolin, and ours is medical-grade pure. Lanolin is nature's most incredible emollient, often called "wool wax," renowned for its ability to mimic human skin lipids.

Unrivaled Barrier: Lanolin provides an unparalleled semi-occlusive barrier, meaning it keeps moisture in and irritants out, yet still allows skin to breathe. This is vital for healing cracked skin and preventing further damage.
Deep Penetration: It helps to draw moisture from the air into the skin, preventing dryness and promoting flexibility, which is key for comfortable nursing.
Skin-Softening & Soothing: It's incredibly effective at softening rough, dry, or chapped skin, bringing rapid relief to discomfort.

Luxurious Oils

Our carefully selected liquid oils ensure this butter is a dream to apply, even on the most sensitive skin.

Mango Butter: Adds a silky smoothness and stability to the whip. Known for being gentle and highly nourishing, it contributes to a luxurious feel without greasiness.
Apricot Oil: A light, fast-absorbing oil rich in Vitamins A & E. It's incredibly gentle and mild, making it perfect for both mom and baby's delicate skin. It helps the balm glide on effortlessly.
Jojoba Oil: Often called "liquid gold," (aside from that colostrum liquid gold that mama is making!) Jojoba oil is a plant based oil that closely resembles our skin's natural sebum (just cannot get nearly as close as animal-based ones can like lanolin or tallow). It’s highly moisturizing, non-comedogenic (won't clog pores), and provides incredible glide, ensuring a smooth application that won't tug on sensitive skin.

This Blend is Pure Magic for Nursing Moms

Together, these ingredients create a whipped butter that is:

Supremely healing & unbelievably gentle: Free from harsh chemicals, fragrances, and irritants, safe for both mom and baby (no need to wipe off before nursing!).
Luxuriously Spreadable: Our unique whipped texture makes applying pure lanolin a breeze, transforming a sticky, hard wax into a cloud-like balm.
Deeply Protective: Creates a lasting barrier against moisture loss and friction.

You deserve comfort and care during your breastfeeding journey. Our Whipped Tallow & Lanolin Nipple Butter is a testament to the power of natural ingredients, thoughtfully blended to support you every step of the way. Give your skin the ultimate healing lather it deserves.

And if it is safe for mama and baby, you know it can work on anyone. Cracked hands? Heels? This stuff will work wonders on your stressed skin.

Calendula-Marshmallow-Vanilla Apricot Oil Infusion

Ratios (by weight):

For a 6-week cold infusion:

16 oz apricot oil
2.5-3 oz dried calendula flowers (20% of weight)
- whole dried flowers are fine
2.5-3 oz dried marshmallow root (chopped or powder), (20% of weight)
- chopped root works best (powder can be harder to strain)
2 oz vanilla beans (about 8-12 beans, split lengthwise and chopped), (10% of weight)
- split beans lengthwise, chop into 1-2" pieces
- 10-15 beans in 2oz

The natural scent will shine through the chocolate notes of cacao