Tallow-Based Skincare for Body, Earth, and Spirit
Skincare and candles for a fuller present and vibrant future — Handmade in Oakland, California Since 2014
Ancestral practices, elevated by the highest standards in ethical, whole-animal-based skincare.
At Summer Solace Tallow, our product line is highly intentional and soulfully crafted using regional, regenerative ingredients, guided by terroir and traditions that honor the healing wisdom of animal fats. We hand-pour and dry-render fresh suet from regeneratively raised and grass-finished cattle at Stemple Creek Ranch in Tomales Bay, California.
Each offering is deeply rooted in place. Every formula is enriched with extra virgin olive oil grown by Indigenous land stewards and infused with the therapeutic scents of Northern California’s diverse botanical community.
Intuitively Made + Locally-Focused
All of our tallow goods are crafted in-house by chef and natural perfumer Megan Bre Camp.
For over a decade, we have been committed to nurturing a diverse ecology, just as in the care of the home. Our balms, soaps, and candles are as nourishing for your skin as they are for the community they come from.
We’re proud contributors to a web of reliance alongside our neighbors, Stemple Creek Ranch in Sonoma, The Local Butcher Shop in Berkeley, Séka Hills produced by the Yocha Dehe Wintun Nation in Capay Valley, and Khaled Almaghafi’s apiaries in Oakland.
No matter where in the world you might find our product, you can be sure to always find us at the Temescal Farmers' Market in North Oakland, where it all began.
Shop Our Unscented Pure Tallow
Perfect for sensitive skin, our fragrance-free Pure Tallow is the most gentle way to soothe dryness and leave your skin and your conscience feeling revived.
We are devoted to whole-animal stewardship and rooted in ancestral principles. We don’t follow trends, we follow the rhythms of our Earth’s natural intelligence.
We never overheat, whip, or dilute our products. We’ve found that gently emulsified balm is best for optimal absorption and lasting nourishment.
Zinc Oxide Tallow Balm
A nourishing, reef-safe balm made with 23% non-nano zinc oxide for gentle, daily use while in the sun.
Crafted with regenerative suet tallow, Séka Hills olive oil, calendula CO₂, and jojoba, each unscented or lightly tinted formula soothes, moisturizes, and supports sensitive skin. Ideal for all ages, including babies.
Estimated natural SPF 28–30. Free of seed oils and synthetic additives.
Emanations Nourishing Face Oil
Our deep love of skin healing often leads us to awe-inspiring creations that we’re not shy about shining a light on. Our Emanations Nourishing Face Oil is our pride and joy.
This incredibly sensual formula hydrates, rejuvenates, and protects like no other because of its delicate balance of Regenerative Tallow, Emu oil, Jojoba oil, Nordic fish liver oil, and the most gorgeous rare Indian attars. Rich in time-honored fats, antioxidants, and essential vitamins, it boosts radiance, balances oil production, and soothes even the most weary skin.
"Consider these balms for those in your life who care deeply about where their products come from and how they are made. Organic chef and gardener Megan Bre Camp marries scents like Indonesian Patchouli, French Bay Laurel, and Japanese Hinoki with regenerative Northern California Tallow to create a truly slow-made and thoughtful addition to the skincare landscape."
-Kerrilyn Palmer, CAP Beauty, Los Angeles
TALLOW SOAP
Tallow Soaps are made using centuries-old cold-pressing techniques and fully traceable, local ingredients; they are free from dyes and seed oils. Ideal for hydrating, these soaps are the most luxurious way to cleanse your face, body, and hair.
TALLOW CANDLES
Tallow candles are an intimate engagement with the ephemeral art of scent. Nuanced botanical notes find their home in regenerative tallow blended with sustainably sourced beeswax from master beekeeper Khaled Almaghafi. Offer your soul and imagination a toxin-free transformation of space into sanctuary.
TALLOW SKINCARE
Holistic and nutrient-dense food for your skin is essential for thriving amidst unprecedented toxicity. Rich in vitamins A, D, K, E, B12, and CLA, our balms prompt repair and increase the protective abilities of your skin’s biome. When necessity feels like indulgence, you know you’ve chosen well.
