Thank you so much for sharing. I just watched your video. Had all the ingredients in hand and whipped some up. Applied it to my children's feet and my own and came back to thank you !

@FromScratchFarmstead

3 ай бұрын

Wonderful! So glad you liked it! 🙌❤️

Super helpful thanks!

@FromScratchFarmstead

Жыл бұрын

You bet! Thanks for watching!

I made magnesium lotion in 20 minutes last night at midnight. It was THAT easy! Wow!!! Thank you so much for this video. I changed it slightly - and even as a literal first time beginner.... it still made a FANTASTIC balm! Here's what I did/used. I'm so very happy with the result and so is my husband! I used 1/2 cup of my lavender magnesium oil 1/2 cup of tallow 2 tbsp of avocado oil 1.5 tbsp of beeswax About 20 drops of mint essential oil I followed the same steps you did and ended up with a balm that feels VERY high-end and absolutely luxurious. THANK YOU, again for making this video - without your little lesson on KZread, I would never have thought to do this. The reason I added a little extra wax is because I don't have shea or cocoa butter on-hand, and my ingredients are a little runny. I thought the little extra beeswax would offset the runny oil and tallow, and set up nicely. I now have a very creamy balm which is FINE for us. LOL! To make the lavender magnesium oil: I combined the mag. flakes (I have the same brand of flakes that you do) into my water and let them dissolve. I made a quart of oil. While the oil was still very hot, I added 1/4 cup of organic dried lavender flowers to it and let it steep (like tea) for about 20 minutes. When the mixture was significantly cooled, I strained the flowers out of the oil and put the lavender scented magnesium oil back into the clean mason jar. It's been stored for a couple months in my apothecary cabinet away from the light and heat to keep the herbal properties of the lavender protected from breaking down in the light. It still smells soooo lovely. It retained its relaxing scent so nicely. Yay!

@FromScratchFarmstead

10 ай бұрын

Awesome!! Thanks for sharing your tweaks - very helpful!

Thank you. I will try it for my family.

@FromScratchFarmstead

11 ай бұрын

Great! Thanks for watching!

❤love this!

I didn’t see it either. Will look again later. Seems like a great idea.

@FromScratchFarmstead

3 ай бұрын

Here you go! fromscratchfarmstead.com/diy-tallow-magnesium-lotion/

Great method! I’m going to give this a try. I love the vintage traditions products, but they’re so expensive

@FromScratchFarmstead

Жыл бұрын

Awesome! Yes, making your own can definitely be a big money saver. Thanks for watching!

So smart our feet is the gateway to our body an also it shown that it absorbz quicker through our feet. U Got good mama instinctz...

@FromScratchFarmstead

2 жыл бұрын

So interesting! Thanks for sharing! ❤️

really nice video! did you make the wool cup-bottom? can you make a video about it? it looks so colorful and good-looking!

This is truly one of the best lotions I have ever made or used in my life. I know, a little over dramatic but its just that incredible! Thank you so much for sharing your recipe with us, this will be one I use for everything.

@FromScratchFarmstead

3 ай бұрын

So glad this was helpful!! We love this lotion too! ❤️ Thanks for watching!

Thank you

@FromScratchFarmstead

Жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching!

Thank you for sharing this. You mentioned you use tallow for your shampoo, can you share a video on how you make your shampoo with tallow?

@FromScratchFarmstead

Жыл бұрын

I use this recipe! Thanks for watching!! bumblebeeapothecary.com/tallow-shampoo-bar-recipe/

Im trying to find the video you mentioned on rendering beef tallow....I'm not seeing it! Thanks! :) Great video!

@FromScratchFarmstead

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks for pointing that out! The video on how to render tallow is now up in the description.

Thanks for the great video. I was looking for the video on how to render Oder less tallow but couldn’t find it. Could you link it please?

@FromScratchFarmstead

Жыл бұрын

I'll include the link below. Thanks for the feedback and for watching!! kzread.info/dash/bejne/f2iJy7yeZNDQnco.html

I just made this recipe. I didn’t think to look in the description at why beeswax isn’t used 😣 I blended the crap out of it tho so hopefully it stays together. Also, I had Shea butter on hand not cocoa butter. I will NOT be making that mistake again. I hope Cocoa butter smells better than Shea. I had to use a ton of essential oil to try and mask the off putting smell Shea butter has and it barely made a difference!😖 I will never again use Shea butter for my hygiene products. I just purchased some organic Cocoa butter and the Candelilla wax so I will probably make a 2nd batch using that. Other than that I have subscribed to this channel! I can’t wait to explore more homemade recipes! Thank you! ❤️

@FromScratchFarmstead

Жыл бұрын

Thanks for sharing! The cocoa butter smells just like you’d expect cocoa to smell :). I hope it works for you, I used that original recipe for years in spite of a little separation.

@leannshort2211

Жыл бұрын

@@FromScratchFarmstead Thank you! That’s good news about the Cocoa butter. I have some on the way along with the Candelila wax. I think I’ll make it again and send that version to some family members. I have been using it for 4 days now and also using a good quality Magnesium supplement. I started using the lotion a couple days before the supplement tho and could tell from using the lotion it did indeed help with my RLS! Thanks so much for your video! I’m a new subbed 🙌🏻❤️

@GrammaPatriot

11 ай бұрын

@@leannshort2211 were you able to order all your ingredients off Amazon or a specialty store? I’d like to try this. Thank you so much!

@leannshort2211

11 ай бұрын

@@GrammaPatriot Yep I actually ordered from Walmart! The recipe works great with the cocoa butter!

@GrammaPatriot

11 ай бұрын

@@leannshort2211 any particular brand that you prefer? Is there a Walmart brand?

magnesium oil will not spoil because the water is saturated with magnesium.

@FromScratchFarmstead

7 ай бұрын

Yes! Thank you.

@FindOrMakeit

6 ай бұрын

Nevertheless, once you add oil you need a preservative.

@rosierousseau7889

6 ай бұрын

Vit. E will keep it from going bad .. too soon

@rosierousseau7889

6 ай бұрын

Vit. E is a preservative

@itsokaytobeclownpilled5937

5 ай бұрын

​@@rosierousseau7889NO IT ISN'T

Thanks for sharing this video, I have USP grade magnesium sulfate on hand. Can that be used instead of the magnificent flakes? Thanks again

@FromScratchFarmstead

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching!! I know the flakes I’ve used are magnesium chloride. I tried doing a bit of quick research but I am not totally sure about magnesium sulfate. If they will dissolve in water to make the magnesium oil, it should work.

I suggest doing Magnesium Spray instead. It won't mold and you won't need a preservative. 1 part magnesium flakes 4 parts water

@FromScratchFarmstead

5 ай бұрын

Thanks for sharing! Definitely a good option too! I had a bit of trouble with the spray irritating my skin but if that's not an issue for you, then a great way to go!

@itsokaytobeclownpilled5937

5 ай бұрын

@@FromScratchFarmstead If it irritates your skin, use less magnesium flakes.

@lj6087

3 ай бұрын

Why would it mold?

Studies show Magnesium needs to be around 5x your body weight and it's best to manage people's burn rate from stress all day by getting a small amount in every 2-3 hours. You have to work up to this over time so you don't keep your bowels loose.

@FromScratchFarmstead

Жыл бұрын

Thanks for sharing!

@Roomfullofstrangers

Жыл бұрын

5x your body's weight? 😮 So if a person is 100 lbs, they need 500 lbs? That can't be right.

@scholasticbookfair.

5 ай бұрын

Link the studies

Have you tried pig lard? We have rendered pig lard but no tallow .... just was wondering if it would work the same 🤔😉 great video by the way!

@FromScratchFarmstead

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks! I love lard for cooking but haven’t tried it in our skin care. I know people use it for soaps so I don’t see why it wouldn’t work but can’t speak from experience. Let us know how it goes!!

@mmxchellex3

Жыл бұрын

Wouldn't suggest that. Pigs don't have a lymphatic system so they cannot detox to remove toxins, etc.

I’m trying to figure out hormone health as well so we just got some magnesium lotion and are loving it but I would love to make it from scratch next time. I do have a question though. How do you clean everything off after with all the oils and waxes? I’ve made my own lotion before and it was rough getting everything off😅 love everything you guys do! Thanks for all the amazing content!

@FromScratchFarmstead

Жыл бұрын

So glad you’ve been finding magnesium lotion helpful and yes, making your own is super easy!! I’m not sure I understand your question, cleaning the oils and waxes off of what? I just use a glass Pyrex measuring cup to melt and mix everything and dish soap cuts the grease well. On my skin I usually put it on before bed and try to wear and black tshirt or socks over wear I apply the lotion to avoid getting stains on clothes or sheets from the oils. Hope this helps! Thanks for watching!!

@janineconway73

6 ай бұрын

One thing you can do is use the lotion from the pot straight away. Once you've finished jarring up your lotion just start applying what's left in the pot on yourself!! This will use what's left and then the pot is easier to clean. after that good hot water and soap will do the rest.

@pamelawise1203

29 күн бұрын

Lemon juice cuts through the oils if they're too hard/thick in the pots. This magnesium tallow recipe shouldn't harden in the pots, but hot water & dawn dish soap.cuts right through it

Did you use the arrowroot powder? I saw it I. The beginning of the video but can’t find it when you added it? Also how long will this last for? Does the water not make the tallow go rancid fast? Thank you!?❤

@FromScratchFarmstead

Жыл бұрын

No arrowroot in this one! We've found it lasts well for at least 2-3 months (always used it up by then), the water hasn't separated with this recipe or gone rancid. Thanks for watching!

Can I ues it for hair?? Thanks 🌸🌸🌸

@FromScratchFarmstead

Жыл бұрын

That’s an interesting question. I’m not sure how this would interact with hair. We just stick to applying on skin. Thanks for watching!

What is the ph of this lotion, is it very greasy ? Please show some application clips after making it. It helps us to identify the texture clearly

@FromScratchFarmstead

Жыл бұрын

It goes on similarly to a regular lotion, not super greasy. Overtime the magnesium oil does separate a bit so I'm working on tweaking and updating this recipe to improve it. Thanks for watching!

Hi! Can you use coconut oil rather than Shea butter?

@FromScratchFarmstead

Ай бұрын

It’s a good question. I haven’t tried so I’m not sure how well it would substitute. Shea butter and cocoa butter are definitely good substitutes for each other.

I’ve been looking at making a tallow lotion but keep seeing the need to use a preservative with the addition of water. I didn’t notice you did-is there a reason why not? Is it really not that necessary or is this just something you wouldn’t “risk” giving to others/need to keep an eye on it etc.

@FromScratchFarmstead

Жыл бұрын

This is a good question! I’ve never had an issue with mold forming but overtime the magnesium oil does seep out. It’s been fine for us and we still use it but reworking this recipe is on my to do list! Thanks for watching!

@researchbear4074

8 ай бұрын

I can tell you it's the water that's causing the mold. Oil or tallow does not mix with water.

I have everything but the coco butter.. can I use illipe butter

@FromScratchFarmstead

6 ай бұрын

I'm not familiar with illipe butter. Shea butter would be a good substitute.

Hi. What does the beeswax do in this lotion? Can it be replaced?

@FromScratchFarmstead

21 күн бұрын

The beeswax acts as an emulsifier (although it is not a true emulsifier). I actually make it with candelilla wax now! Thanks for watching!

Thank you so much for sharing! I just made this and as soon as I poured mine into a jar it started to separate. Water formed at the bottom and the lotion became more dry. Any advice? I didn’t measure out the beeswax because they were already in cubes so maybe I put to much?

@FromScratchFarmstead

2 жыл бұрын

Interesting! I always get a very small amount of the magnesium oil that separates but it’s more like a few droplets on the top. Maybe too much beeswax if it’s getting too hard instead of lotion like. Did you use an immersion blender to bring it together? I’m sorry that happened! Bummer!!

@kaylinl9089

2 жыл бұрын

@@FromScratchFarmstead I used a hand mixer. I want to try again. And add less beeswax. Thanks again for the great information!

@andreahodson7031

Жыл бұрын

@@kaylinl9089 allow the melted stuff to cool some before adding the mag oil. not cold but starting to set on top but cool.

@Monica-mc8wi

Жыл бұрын

Water and oil don’t mix. I’ve always heard that you need to add a preservative if your going to mix water and oils/hard butters as well as something to help them not separate. How do you stop this from going rancid?

@pamelawise1203

29 күн бұрын

​a little bit of Vitamin E works like preservatives and I'd add a tsp/tbsp.

Can you use regular Epsom salt to make this? Also, what can we use instead of tallow? Thank you.

@FromScratchFarmstead

Жыл бұрын

I have only ever done the magnesium lotion with the magnesium flakes. I haven’t tried epsom salt. You could do a olive oil and shea or cocoa butter combo instead of tallow. Thanks for watching!

@claireryan8074

Жыл бұрын

Other sites say use magnesium chloride, not Epsom salts which are magnesium sulphate.

Venison has the cleanest tallow

@FromScratchFarmstead

6 ай бұрын

Thanks for sharing!

Does it need to be refrigerated in a tropical climate?

@FromScratchFarmstead

Ай бұрын

We keep ours at room temp and haven’t had issues, even on warmer summer days. Thanks for watching!

What can be substituted for the tallow

@FromScratchFarmstead

Жыл бұрын

I haven’t tried substituting anything for the tallow but I’m sure there are other recipes out there!

I have a question, water and oil don't mix. So when you put the flakes into water and then mix, it isn't soluble. So how does that work?

@FromScratchFarmstead

Жыл бұрын

The magnesium flakes do dissolve in the water. We also have an updated video/recipe for this magnesium lotion!

The water is just hanging out at the bottom and the tallow is whipped… idk what i did wrong or how i can fix it

@FromScratchFarmstead

14 күн бұрын

That's interesting. I've never had water separate at the bottom. I'll sometimes get water droplets that form at the top overtime. What kind of wax did you use?

I’ve been trying to figure out if I actually need an emulsifier and preservative to make lotion I can sell. I see you don’t use either. Does your lotion stay together well ?

@FromScratchFarmstead

2 жыл бұрын

Yes! The lotion stays together perfectly. We are a couple of months in from when we made it last and it’s still smooth and creamy!

@rachelpruett5984

2 жыл бұрын

@@FromScratchFarmstead awesome ! Thank you so much for sharing this recipe and the information about magnesium ! I grow lavender for hydrosol and E.O and I can’t wait to pair it with tallow and make a lotion 🦋🤲🏻✨

@FromScratchFarmstead

2 жыл бұрын

That sounds awesome!! Thanks for watching and good luck to you!

Can you whip this?

@FromScratchFarmstead

11 ай бұрын

You should be able to! Full disclosure, I never have. But I don't see why you couldn't like tallow balm!

So nice but can we use epsom salt instead of magnesium chloride flakes ?

@FromScratchFarmstead

6 ай бұрын

Hi! I'd stick with magnesium chloride flakes. The reason is that although epsom salt and magnesium flakes looks similar, their molecular structure is different and magnesium flakes are absorbed much more readily into the body than Epsom salt is. Thanks for watching!

@sydneym6828

6 ай бұрын

@@FromScratchFarmstead thank you ❤️

@helenellsworth9556

2 ай бұрын

Epson salt is too drying

how long does this last?does it spoil?

@FromScratchFarmstead

Жыл бұрын

Good question! I’m still using some that I made in February and it keeps just fine. The only thing you will likely notice is that overtime a small amount of the magnesium water will separate out leaving some droplets at the top. I just mix it in with my finger and use. I’d say it would be good at least 6 months-1 year. Thanks for watching!!

What is the purpose of cacao or shea butter?

@FromScratchFarmstead

9 ай бұрын

It really helps with the texture of the lotion! Thanks for watching!

What is the emulsifier? How does oil and water parts not split without emulsifier?

@FromScratchFarmstead

Жыл бұрын

Good question. The oil and magnesium brine do separate some over time. I’m currently working on adjusting and updating this recipe using a candelilla wax act as an emulsifying agent. Thanks for watching!

@itsokaytobeclownpilled5937

5 ай бұрын

​@@FromScratchFarmsteadYou need an emulsifying wax and a preservative. Humblebee & Me on youtube is a good resource for making cosmetics.

What is the purpose of the bees wax? Obviously it can't get into the skin. Why use it? Just trying to understand.

@FromScratchFarmstead

Жыл бұрын

The texture but in our updated video/recipe we switched to using candelilla wax that we've found works better at keeping the lotion together without any separation.

Won't the water cause the tallow to spoil? What's the shelf life of this?

@FromScratchFarmstead

Жыл бұрын

We have an updated recipe that works better - I’ve always used it within a few months but have never had issues spoiling in that time. Thanks for watching!

Hi, can I do magnesium oil for this recipe in stead of flakes? ingredients : water, genuine zechstein magnesium chloride and natural trace minerals, methylsulfonylmethane MSM

@FromScratchFarmstead

7 ай бұрын

What are the ingredients in the magnesium oil? Often the magnesium flakes dissolved in the water is called magnesium oil, so I'm wondering if it would be the same or if it's different ingredients. If it was different ingredients then I'd be hesitant to use it in this recipe.

@thewordofyhwhistruelifefre8368

7 ай бұрын

@@FromScratchFarmstead it's the magnesium oil from "ancient minerals"

@FromScratchFarmstead

7 ай бұрын

@@thewordofyhwhistruelifefre8368 should be fine then!

@thewordofyhwhistruelifefre8368

7 ай бұрын

@@FromScratchFarmstead thank you! 😊

Is it okay to make it without beeswax?

@FromScratchFarmstead

Ай бұрын

It would change the texture of the lotion. Thanks for watching!

I just made, don't have an immersion blender so just used a hand nicer i. Doesn't look anything like this. I blended a long time and still full of water.. What am i doing wrong? 😢

@FromScratchFarmstead

Сағат бұрын

Make sure you blend it very slowly - that's the key.

Where do you get your tallow?

@FromScratchFarmstead

6 ай бұрын

Either our cows that we have processed or a local farm! Thanks for watching!

The water in mine keeps separating from the oil 😢 cannot get this to work. I think the key is to have the immersion blender

@FromScratchFarmstead

Сағат бұрын

Sorry that happened! If I did it in our Vitamix blender, I'd do in on a very low speed. I hope this helps!

If I don't have tallow? I'm thinking coconut oil instead. Will I just waste all the rest of the ingredients?

@FromScratchFarmstead

Жыл бұрын

Hi! I've never tried anything else. Do you have olive oil? Here's another recipe you could try without tallow bumblebeeapothecary.com/how-to-make-magnesium-lotion-for-sleep-stress-and-more/ Hope this helps!

@cricketycrickets3141

Жыл бұрын

@@FromScratchFarmstead great thank you. I do have olive oil, was just thinking coconut since it's solid at cooler room temperature.

I used candelilla wax and it never melted. What did I do wrong?

@FromScratchFarmstead

Сағат бұрын

Hmm...I've never had this issue. It didn't melt at all?

Would magnesium hydroxide work?

@FromScratchFarmstead

Сағат бұрын

I haven't tried it! Thanks for watching!

The word you were looking for at the very beginning was: repertoire. 👍🏼

you are using water- why aren't you also using a preservative? (there are also vegan preservatives if you don't want to use the broad spectrum varieties) - water harbours bacteria

@FromScratchFarmstead

Жыл бұрын

From my understanding the magnesium chloride acts similarly to the way salt does and acts as a natural preservative making it not necessary for the recipe specifically (would be necessary for most other lotions). Thanks for watching!

@FromScratchFarmstead

Жыл бұрын

From my understanding the magnesium chloride acts similarly to the way salt does and acts as a natural preservative making it not necessary for the recipe specifically (would be necessary for most other lotions). Thanks for watching!

@user-ts4if3ym8k

Ай бұрын

Use distilled water?

Hey :) Just FYI with all the health stuff you're working on, I learned from people like Kori Meloy that iron is a huge issue. Too much iron. We are lied to that we are iron deficient. Most of us are iron toxic. The iron is hiding in our tissue which does not get tested for. So using iron pans is not good. Had to swap all mine out. Thanks!

@FromScratchFarmstead

Жыл бұрын

Thanks for the comment! And yes, I’ve been learning about iron overload as well. We monitor our mineral levels with htma’s and bloodwork to make sure things stay in balance. This is definitely important to keep in mind though!! Thanks for watching :)

@willowriverranch7965

10 ай бұрын

If your cast iron pans are seasoned, the food isn’t touching any iron.

it's called Nivea lol

@FromScratchFarmstead

Жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching!

Wow... You look like you're no older than 14... you'd definitely pass for a 12 year old 😮

@FromScratchFarmstead

3 күн бұрын

Thanks for watching!

A new sub hear, i like learning new natural things thanks for this. i have a you tube channel also Homesteading the Pioneer Way and a face book group the simple life homesteading the Pioneer way i will share this there if it's ok. have a blessed day

@FromScratchFarmstead

Жыл бұрын

For sure!

@FromScratchFarmstead

Жыл бұрын

Thanks so much for watching and sharing!! We’ll have to check out your channel :)