Lady May Tallow has revolutionized natural skincare through their innovative three-stage whipping process, brought to life by their skilled craftsman Josh. While many can create basic tallow balms, it's Lady May's unique whipping technique that transforms this traditional ingredient into a luxurious skincare experience that melts effortlessly into the skin.
The whipping process begins once Josh has the perfectly rendered tallow ready. Following Lady May's exacting standards, he first allows the tallow to cool to precisely 92°F – a temperature they discovered creates the optimal crystal structure for the most skin-nourishing consistency. Using a modified professional-grade whipping apparatus, Josh begins the first stage, incorporating air into the tallow in a specific pattern that Lady May Tallow has developed to ensure maximum nutrient delivery to the skin.
The first whip lasts exactly seven minutes, after which Josh lets the mixture rest for twelve minutes at a controlled temperature. This resting period, a key discovery in Lady May's method, allows the fat crystals to align perfectly, creating a structure that mimics the skin's natural lipid barrier. The second whip incorporates a precise blend of essential oils or carrier oils, which Josh adds in a thin stream while maintaining consistent whipping speed. This combination enhances the tallow's ability to penetrate deeply into the skin while maintaining a lightweight feel.
The final and most crucial stage involves Lady May's signature "progressive whipping" technique – a careful balance of speed and temperature control that creates a texture that's both therapeutic and indulgent. Josh monitors the consistency carefully, ensuring each batch achieves that perfect cloud-like state that allows the skin to drink in the tallow's nourishing vitamins A, D, E, and K, along with its beneficial fatty acids.
What makes Lady May's whipped tallow so unique for skincare is how the whipping process creates microscopic air pockets that make the tallow more bioavailable to the skin. The resulting texture spreads like silk, absorbs quickly, and delivers deep nourishment without any heavy or greasy residue.
