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, our Regenerative Tallow® product line is intentionally and soulfully crafted with regional, sustainable ingredients.
We dry-render fresh suet from regeneratively raised cattle at Stemple Creek Ranch in Tomales Bay, hand-poured in small batches. Each formula is enriched with Séka Hills extra virgin olive oil, estate-grown by Indigenous land stewards, and infused with the therapeutic botanicals of Northern California.
A modern expression of ancestral wisdom, each offering holds place, purpose, and care.
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 body 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.
Find Summer Solace Tallow online and with select retailers, including Nordstrom. Wherever you discover us, you can always meet us at the Temescal Farmers’ Market in North Oakland, where our story 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 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, and organic jojoba to soothe, moisturize, and support sensitive skin. Unscented or lightly tinted.
Suitable for all ages, including babies.
Naturally estimated SPF 28–30. Free from seed oils and synthetic additives.
Emanations Nourishing Face Oil
Our deep love of skin healing has led to one of our most cherished creations: Emanations Nourishing Face Oil.
This restorative blend hydrates, moisturizes, rejuvenates, and protects with a delicate balance of regenerative tallow, emu oil, jojoba, Nordic fish liver oil, and rare Indian attars. Rich in time-honored fats, antioxidants, and essential vitamins, it enhances radiance, balances oil production, and soothes even the most weary skin.
Emanations is a sensory ritual that bridges ancestral care with modern performance.
TALLOW SOAP
Tallow soaps are crafted using centuries-old, cold-pressed methods and sourced from fully traceable, local ingredients. Free from dyes and seed oils, they offer deep hydration and the most luxurious way to cleanse face, body, and hair.
TALLOW CANDLES
Tallow candles are an intimate encounter with the art of scent. Subtle botanical notes are carried by regenerative tallow and sustainably sourced beeswax from master beekeeper Khaled Almaghafi. A clean, toxin-free burn that transforms space into a sanctuary, offering renewal for both spirit and imagination.
TALLOW SKINCARE
Holistic, nutrient-dense care is vital in a world of constant toxicity. Formulated with bioavailable vitamins A, D, K, E, B12, and CLA, our balms support repair while strengthening the skin’s natural barrier. When essential care feels like ritual indulgence, you know you have chosen well.
"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
Retail Studio
5303 Claremont Avenue
Oakland, California 94618
Soft Launch Hours
Wednesday – Friday
12 pm – 4 pm
(beginning October 2025)
A space for care, connection, and craft.
