Our Ingredients

Since 2014, Summer Solace Tallow has led the way in holistic Regenerative Tallow® skincare, soaps, and candles from our home base in Oakland, California.

Inspired by Northern California’s dreamy landscape and pasturelands, we lead a Slow Body Care Movement® by blending regional, regenerative, and seasonal ingredients with time-honored techniques and rich botanical aromatics.

What is Tallow?

At Summer Solace, our pasture-raised suet tallow is as good as gold, and in many ways, even more vital.

We are the original creators of Regenerative Tallow® and the Slow Body Care Movement®. Each formulation begins with fresh beef suet sourced exclusively from Stemple Creek Ranch, where cattle are raised with care and intention on regenerative pastureland in Northern California.

Suet, the nourishing fat surrounding the loins and kidneys, has long been valued across cultures as food, fuel, and medicine. What is often overlooked today was once essential, held in deep regard, and never considered waste.

We render our suet in-house using slow, traditional dry methods, working only with fresh suet, never trim fat. This process preserves the integrity of the fat and allows it to fully express its nourishing qualities.

The SST Ethos

The benefits of pasture-raised suet tallow extend far beyond the surface. At Summer Solace, each batch is handcrafted in-house using fresh suet from regeneratively raised cattle at Stemple Creek Ranch, just 60 miles from our Oakland studio.

These animals are rotationally grazed using practices that help restore ecosystems, draw down carbon, and support long-term climate health. Working directly with our ranchers allows for a level of transparency and care that is rarely seen in modern skincare.

We believe you deserve to know the source of what touches your skin. When a brand cannot name where its ingredients come from or how its products are made, it is worth looking more closely.

If you value integrity and believe that all life holds meaning, we are honored to be part of your care ritual.

Why Choose Tallow Over Other Moisturizers?

With so many skincare options available, it can be difficult to discern what truly supports the skin. While plant-based oils like coconut, safflower, and shea butter each offer their own benefits, none mirror the skin’s natural composition quite like grass-fed, pasture-raised tallow.

Tallow is not a passing trend, but a time-honored ingredient valued for its deep compatibility with the skin. Rich in bioavailable nutrients, it supports the skin’s natural barrier and offers lasting, restorative nourishment.

Regenerative Tallow® Benefits:

Pure: Closely aligned with the skin’s natural structure, allowing for deep and intuitive absorption.

Nutrient-Dense: Rich in vitamins A, D, E, K, B12, and naturally occurring fatty acids like CLA.

Universal: Gentle and supportive for all skin types and all stages of life.

Multipurpose: Suitable for face, hands, body, and hair, offering simple, versatile care.

Time-Tested: A longstanding, zero-waste staple, valued across generations for its efficacy and integrity.

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Skincare as Nourishing as Food

At Summer Solace Tallow, we believe skincare should be as intentional and nourishing as the food we eat. Tallow is nature’s original skincare, long valued for its ability to protect, restore, and support the skin.

We use only the highest-quality suet, hand-rendered in-house from regeneratively and pasture-raised cattle. This whole, bioavailable fat is readily recognized by the skin, delivering vitamins A, D, E, K, B12, and CLA in a form the body can truly receive.

Tallow supports the skin barrier, encourages resilience, and provides lasting moisturization. Rather than sitting on the surface, it absorbs easily, helping the skin retain moisture while offering protection against dryness, irritation, and environmental stress.

Naturally anti-inflammatory and deeply soothing, it is especially supportive for sensitive or reactive skin.

Our suet is sourced exclusively from Stemple Creek Ranch. Each balm is crafted in small batches in our Oakland studio using traditional methods, guided by season and terroir.

This is skincare shaped by purpose and place.

From pasture to palm, Summer Solace Tallow is skinfood for a regenerative future®.

Sourcing Matters

Tallow is an animal-based ingredient, and its quality is entirely shaped by how it is raised and sourced. At Summer Solace, we work exclusively with suet from regeneratively raised, grass-fed, and finished cattle that graze on open pasture.

This style of grazing supports soil vitality, draws down carbon, and contributes to long-term ecological health. It also yields a far more nourishing fat. In contrast, much of the tallow used in conventional skincare comes from grain-fed, industrially raised cattle, where both the integrity of the fat and the surrounding ecosystems are compromised.

Since we source locally from Northern California's Stemple Creek Ranch, we maintain a close, transparent relationship with the land and the animals. This proximity allows us to reduce transportation impact while ensuring quality at every stage.

Tallow from well-raised animals is naturally abundant in vitamins A, D, E, K, B12, and essential fatty acids. These nutrients support the skin with depth and resilience, reflecting the vitality of the animal itself.

When it comes to both sustainability and skin health, the difference is in the source.

Choose tallow that honors the animal, the land, and your body.

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What Is Regenerative Farming?

Regenerative farming is a holistic approach to agriculture that restores soil vitality, supports biodiversity, and fosters long-term ecological balance. Rather than depleting the land, it works in partnership with natural systems to strengthen them over time.

Practices such as rotational grazing, composting, cover cropping, and minimal tilling help build living soil that captures carbon, retains water, and sustains diverse ecosystems.

At Summer Solace, we source our tallow exclusively from ranches that follow these regenerative methods. This ensures thoughtful animal husbandry, respectful land stewardship, and a level of integrity that carries through to the skin.

This is care that extends beyond the surface, supporting both the body and the landscape it comes from.

 Our Partners & Ingredients

A trusted source for our pastured, grass-finished regeneratively-raised suet.

Our prime source for hand-rendered leaf lard, where animal welfare takes precedence.

A tribal beacon for extra-virgin olive oil, deeply rooted in preservation and heritage.

Advocates for organic herb growers and wellness artisans.

Bay Area master beekeeper Khaled Almaghafi provides us with his sustainably harvested beeswax.

Globally sourced by experts for unparalleled quality.

WOODHORSE LABS, Our calendula is sourced from a carefully selected blend of biodynamic, organic, and regenerative family farms. Each flower is hand-picked, cured, and stack-infused in ROC-certified cold-pressed jojoba oil, ensuring a more potent and nourishing product.

Onda Oil™ is the most nutrient-dense hemp plant medicine (full of beta caryophyllene, cannabinoids, polyphenols and gallic acid) on the market by honoring the ancient healing benefits of the naturally occurring plant constituents while supporting land regeneration and disruptive business practices. Reported benefits include antioxidant, anti-inflammatory, antimicrobial, and anti-neoplastic properties for optimal skin and body health.

Onda Oil™ is a proprietary infusion blend of premium hemp flowers from Demeter Biodynamic, Certified Organic, and Verified Regenerative farms.

Ingredients Index

Welcome to the alchemy of Summer Solace's deeply nutrient-rich aromatherapy tallow balms, handcrafted artisanal soaps, soothing candles, and evocative natural perfumes.

Rich source of the omega-6 fatty acid gamma-linolenic acid (GLA), which provides a variety of benefits for skin and inflammatory conditions.

  • Improves the skin barrier
  • Combats acne
  • Provides anti-aging effects
  • Enhances radiance
  • Capsaicin has potent anti-inflammatory properties that can soothe skin redness and swelling associated with conditions like eczema and psoriasis.
  • Pain relief: Topical capsaicin is a known analgesic that helps manage localized pain in muscles and joints from conditions like arthritis and fibromyalgia.
  • Anti-aging and antioxidant properties:Capsaicin is rich in antioxidants like vitamins C and A, which help combat free radicals that damage skin cells.
  • Warming and clearing
  • Antiseptic and antibacterial properties
  • Reduce redness, inflammation, and the appearance of blemishes
  • Boost circulation, promote collagen production, and potentially prevent premature aging signs like wrinkles and dark spots

Can help brighten the complexion, promote a youthful appearance, and improve the appearance of dark spots and hyperpigmentation. Sourced from Jing Herbs in NYC.

Traditionally used to ease tension, support emotional balance, and offer a soothing, floral calm to the senses.

  • Decongestant and purifying
  • Moisturization, wound healing, and insect repellent properties
  • Anti-inflammatory and antibacterial properties can also help soothe irritated skin and prevent infections

Provides a soft bronze tint that blends effortlessly across all skin tones for a radiant, even finish.

  • Traditionally used for digestive and hormonal support
  • Offers a sweet, herbaceous aroma
  • Boosting collagen production
  • Reducing fine lines and wrinkles
  • Improving overall skin tone and texture

Offers gentle exfoliation, detoxifies, and improves skin tone and clarity. It's known for its ability to draw out impurities without stripping the skin of its natural moisture. It also helps to brighten dull skin and balance sensitive or irritated skin.

Deeply nourishes and moisturizes the skin, helping to create a protective barrier that holds moisture in place. With steady use, the skin may feel more supple, with improved elasticity and a softened appearance of fine lines. Many find these qualities comforting for dry or unsettled skin, including those prone to eczema or psoriasis.

  • Sacred adaptogen for stress relief and detoxification
  • Encourages spiritual clarity and emotional steadiness
  • Antioxidant, antibacterial, and anti-inflammatory properties

Restores glow, deeply moisturizes, and inspires inner calm and sensuality.

  • Encourages inner calm and sensuality
  • Moisturizes and restores the skin’s glow

Exceptionally mild and vitamin-rich, ideal for tender skin

  • Rich in vitamin D and deeply nourishing saturated fats
  • Ethically sourced from pastured pigs using zero-waste farming
  • Absorbs quickly with a light, breathable finish

A revered dream herb that deepens intuition, opens the third eye, and supports lucid dreaming.

  • Sacred resin used to tone skin and deepen reflection and meditation
  • Promotes anti-aging by fighting free radicals and reducing fine lines, soothing irritated skin like that seen in eczema and psoriasis, healing minor wounds and scars, and clearing acne due to its antibacterial, anti-inflammatory, and astringent properties that balance oil production and cleanse pores.
  • It also acts as an antioxidant, promotes skin regeneration, and moisturizes dry skin.
  • Helps regenerate skin and soothe inflammation
  • Anchors the blend with a warm, resinous, meditative scent

ONDA WELLNESS full-spectrum regenerative-organic botanicals for maximum efficacy and energetic harmony.

Onda Oil™ is the most nutrient-dense hemp plant medicine (full of beta caryophyllene, cannabinoids, polyphenols and gallic acid) on the market by honoring the ancient healing benefits of the naturally occurring plant constituents while supporting land regeneration and disruptive business practices. Reported benefits include antioxidant, anti-inflammatory, antimicrobial, and anti-neoplastic properties for optimal skin and body health.

Onda Oil™ is a proprietary infusion blend of premium hemp flowers from Demeter Biodynamic, Certified Organic and Verified Regenerative farms.

Rich in antioxidants and essential fatty acids to support resilient, luminous-looking skin exposed to environmental stressors.

Rich in vitamins A, C, and E, as well as omega fatty acids, Açaí helps boost collagen production, reduce acne, combat free radicals, hydrated complexion, and may help improve skin elasticity and a firmer, younger-looking appearance.

Effectively detoxifies by absorbing oils and impurities while gently polishing the skin.

  • Deep-cleansing and detoxifying. Effectively removes dirt, oil, and odor.

A time-honored herbal flower known for its soothing and comforting qualities. This extract is made with care, capturing the full strength of calendula to support healthy, calm, and well-nourished skin.

This oil is "wild crafted", an official program under USDA Organic. Wild camellia bushes grow best at 1500 feet elevation in the mountains of Japan. The seeds are certified to the wildcrafting standard. The seeds are collected and processed under the organic processing rules. This is done in small communities that live in these mountains.

A traditional Indian attar crafted from gently baked seashells, known for its deep, smoky, and resinous character. Revered in natural perfumery, Choya Nakt adds earthy warmth and lasting depth to blends. This rare material is valued for its heritage distillation methods and its ability to bring grounding, mineral-rich notes to skincare and fragrance formulations.

Organic, fair-trade Peruvian cacao butter, derived from Theobroma cacao, offers numerous skin benefits, including deep hydration, healing properties, and anti-aging effects. It's a rich source of antioxidants and fatty acids that nourish the skin, making it a versatile ingredient for moisturizing, soothing irritations, and potentially reducing the appearance of scars and wrinkles.

Derived from mint oil, offer a range of potential skin benefits when used in skincare products, including a cooling sensation, relief from irritation, and potential for increased blood flow.

Organic rose and orange blossom hydrosols offer benefits for both skin and mood, including hydration, toning, and antioxidant protection.

Rosemary oil offers a range of benefits for the skin, including anti-aging, acne treatment, and skin tightening.Its antioxidant properties help protect skin from free radicals, reducing the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles. Rosemary oil's antibacterial and anti-inflammatory effects can also help treat acne and reduce inflammation associated with skin conditions like rosacea or eczema.

  • Invigorates and refreshes the skin with a bright herbal scent

  • Smoky and sweet; purifies energy and invites peace
  • It's anti-inflammatory and antioxidant properties, help reduce redness and soothe irritation
  • It's cleansing and antibacterial qualities can help with acne and skin infections

Rich in antioxidants like vitamin C and flavonoids, which protect against sun damage and premature aging.

Anti-inflammatory Properties: Peppermint oil contains menthol, which has anti-inflammatory effects. This can help soothe and reduce redness, swelling, and irritation.

  • Antibacterial and Antifungal Properties
  • Exfoliating Properties
  • Cooling Sensation
  • Improves Skin Tone

A sacred conifer used for energetic grounding and cleansing. Offers a rich, resinous aroma. Rare Green Cone Pine oil.

  • Used for energetic cleansing and grounding
  • Offers a rich, resinous, forest-like aroma

Highly anti-inflammatory, used in Thai herbal medicine for muscle tension and pain

Creates a breathable barrier to lock in moisture and protect against dryness.

  • Forms a breathable, protective barrier
  • Seals in moisture and protects from dryness

Nutrient-rich and bioavailable, packed with vitamins A, D, E & K to support barrier repair and skin renewal.

  • Rich in bioavailable lipids and fat-soluble vitamins A, D, E, and K
  • Supports barrier repair and skin cell renewal

Balances skin tone and supports emotional harmony, especially during hormonal shifts.

  • Supports skin tone and clarity
  • Offers emotional balance, especially during hormonal changes

Cold-pressed by the Yocha Dehe Wintun Nation. Provides antioxidant protection and deep, lasting moisturization.

  • Cold-pressed and grown by the Yocha Dehe Wintun Nation
  • High in squalene and polyphenols to support supple, calm skin
  • Traditionally used to reduce inflammation
  • Grounding and skin-reparative
  • Balances emotions and enhances the balm’s aromatic longevity

A treasured spice valued through the ages for its warming and comforting nature. Turmeric is known to support vibrant, healthy skin and bring a gentle sense of balance to daily care.

A physical UV blocker that provides broad-spectrum protection without penetrating the skin or harming marine ecosystems.

A grounding root oil known for its earthy, calming qualities. Encourages stillness and emotional balance.

A cherished botanical gathered with respect for the land. Known for its calming and restorative qualities, white lotus has been used for generations to support clarity, soften the skin, and bring a gentle sense of harmony to daily care.

Gently exfoliates and hydrates with natural polysaccharides and nutrients. Hand-harvested from the Northern California coast, gently exfoliates while delivering potent anti-inflammatory, moisturizing, and anti-aging benefits.

Our Organic Tallow Absorbs Easily
Organic Tallow is Deeply moisturizing
Summer Solace Tallow is rich in essential fatty acids
Tallow Contains Vitamins A, D, K, E, & B12
Stays Fresh Naturally without Preservatives
Provides protection from environmental & elemental wear