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Tallow-Based Skincare for Body, Earth, and Spirit

Holistic skincare and candles for a fuller present and vibrant future — Handcrafted in Oakland, California since 2014
Sustainable + Ethical

Sustainable + Ethical

Summer Solace Tallow crafts sustainable, ethical skincare using carbon-sequestering methods and locally sourced ingredients from regenerative ranches and farms within 150 miles of our Oakland studio.

Intuitively Made

Intuitively Made

Holistically crafted suet tallow skincare and candles, slow-made by hand in small batches, never whipped, refined, or rendered with water, ensuring unmatched quality and nutrient density.

Deeply Nourishing

Deeply Nourishing

Our unrefined Regenerative Suet Tallow® contains abundant vitamins such as A, D, K, E, B12, and CLAs. It is rich in nutritious essential fatty acids that help maintain the skin's structural integrity.

Lab Tested

Lab Tested

We perform rigorous laboratory testing to ensure transparency and purity in our tallow skincare products.

Intuitively Made + Locally-Focused

Handcrafted in Oakland, Rendered with Care

All of our suet tallow products are crafted in-house by cook and natural perfumer Megan Bre Camp. Since 2014, we have nurtured a diverse ecology, much like caring for a home.

Our balms, soaps, and candles are as nourishing for your body as they are for the community they come from — a web of reliance alongside our neighbors and land stewards at Stemple Creek Ranch in Petaluma, The Local Butcher Shop in Berkeley, Séka Hills in Capay Valley, and Khaled Almaghafi’s Oakland apiaries.

The Oil Reached for Everyday

Emanations Profound Face Oil

Our deep reverence for skin healing led to our most cherished creation: Emanations Profoundly Nourishing Face Oil.

A restorative, nutrient-dense blend of regenerative suet tallow, cold-pressed emu, rosehip, sea buckthorn, and rare Indian attars — it supports the skin’s natural balance, enhances radiance, and soothes even the most depleted complexions.

A sensory ritual bridging ancestral care and modern performance.

Shop Our Unscented Pure Tallow

Perfect for sensitive skin, our fragrance-free Pure Tallow soothes dryness with a quiet, restorative touch, leaving skin comforted and cared for.

Devoted to whole-animal stewardship and ancestral principles, we move in rhythm with the Earth rather than the fleeting pace of trends.

Never overheated, whipped, or diluted, this balm remains whole, softening with the warmth of your skin for deep, lasting nourishment.

Non- Nano Zinc Oxide Tallow Balm

A reef-safe balm with 23% non-nano zinc oxide, USP grade, for gentle, daily sun protection. Formulated with regenerative suet tallow, Séka Hills extra virgin olive oil, calendula CO₂ extract, and organic jojoba to soothe, moisturize, and support even the most sensitive skin.

Offered unscented or lightly tinted. Suitable for all ages, including babies.

Estimated SPF 28–30. Free from industrially derived seed oils and synthetic additives.

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Studio

5303 Claremont Avenue
Oakland, California 94618
510-772-1496

Hours

  • Tue – Fri: 11 am – 4 pm
  • Sunday: 10 am – 2 pm

Farmers' Markets

  • Grand Lake — alt. Saturdays (Feb–Oct)
  • Temescal — alt. Sundays (year-round)
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FAQs

Why tallow?

Suet tallow is a nutrient-rich rendered fat that has been valued in traditional skincare for centuries. Naturally rich in fatty acids and fat-soluble nutrients, its lipid profile is well suited to moisturizing and nourishing the skin while supporting its natural barrier.

Unlike conventional lotions made primarily with water, our tallow balms are concentrated, anhydrous formulas made without synthetic fillers or unnecessary additives. The result is simple, deeply nourishing skincare made with a time-honored ingredient.

Does your tallow have a strong “beefy” smell?

Not at all. Our suet tallow smells grassy and slightly animalic, much like freshly churned grass-fed butter.

A “beefy” or rancid smell can come from aged, overheated, or poorly sourced tallow made from trim fat or a conglomerate of beef fats. We use only fresh suet from regenerative Stemple Creek Ranch in Tomales Bay, hand-rendered in small batches using slow, traditional methods.

The result is a clean, buttery balm with a subtle, natural aroma. We also offer unscented options for those sensitive to added fragrance.

Is it greasy?

Our Tallow Balm absorbs beautifully, leaving the skin soft and supple without a greasy feel. Naturally rich in saturated fatty acids, tallow provides lasting nourishment without sitting heavily on the skin. A small amount, warmed between your hands and gently pressed into the skin, is all it takes.

Is tallow good for sensitive skin or eczema?

Yes. Tallow is gentle, deeply nourishing, and well-suited to dry and sensitive skin. Our unscented products are especially popular with customers who experience eczema, psoriasis, or highly sensitive skin. Naturally rich in skin-supportive fatty acids and nutrients, tallow helps moisturize, soften, and support the skin’s natural barrier.

What does “regeneratively raised cattle” mean?

Regeneratively raised cattle are part of farming systems designed to restore soil health, support biodiversity, and strengthen the land over time, going beyond sustainability toward regeneration. We source our fresh suet exclusively from regional ranches committed to these regenerative practices.