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Tallow-Based Skincare for Body, Earth, and Spirit

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

Sustainable + Ethical

Summer Solace Tallow crafts sustainable skincare using carbon-sequestering methods and locally sourced ingredients from regenerative ranches and farms.

Intuitively Made

Intuitively Made

Holistically crafted skincare and home goods, slow-made by hand, poured in small batches, and never whipped or rendered with water, ensuring unmatched quality and care

Deeply Nourishing

Deeply Nourishing

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

Lab Tested

Lab Tested

We perform rigorous laboratory testing to guarantee the purity of our tallow skincare products.

Intuitively Made + Locally-Focused

Handcrafted in Oakland, inspired by place

All of our tallow goods are crafted in-house by cook and natural perfumer Megan Bre Camp. For over a decade, we have nurtured a diverse ecology, much like the care of 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 at Stemple Creek Ranch, The Local Butcher Shop, Séka Hills, 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 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 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 seed oils and synthetic additives.

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Summer Solace Retail Store

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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?

Tallow is a nutrient-rich, rendered fat that has been trusted in skincare for centuries. Packed with vitamins A, D, E, and K, it closely resembles the natural lipids in human skin, making it highly effective for moisturizing, healing, and protection. Unlike modern products filled with water and synthetic additives, tallow is a complete, unprocessed fat with powerful therapeutic benefits.

Does your tallow have a strong “beefy” smell?

No. A “beefy” or rancid smell comes from aged, overheated, or poorly sourced tallow. We use only fresh suet from regenerative ranches like Stemple Creek in Tomales Bay, hand-rendered in small batches using slow, traditional methods. The result is a clean, buttery balm with a subtle, natural scent — and fragrance-free options for those sensitive to scent.

Is it greasy?

Our Tallow Balm absorbs quickly and leaves the skin supple, not greasy. Because tallow is naturally a waxy, saturated fat, it nourishes deeply without sitting heavily on the skin. A small amount warmed between your hands and pressed gently into the skin is all it takes.

Is tallow good for sensitive skin or eczema?

Yes. Tallow is gentle, hypoallergenic, and naturally soothing. Our unscented products are especially popular with customers who have eczema, psoriasis, or highly sensitive skin — tallow's anti-inflammatory properties and rich nutrients help calm irritation and restore the skin's natural balance.

What does “regeneratively raised cattle” mean?

Regeneratively raised cattle are part of farming systems that restore soil health, capture carbon, and support biodiversity — going beyond sustainability to actively heal the land. We source our fresh suet exclusively from local ranches committed to these regenerative methods.