Our Ingredients
Skinfood for a Regenerative Future™
Summer Solace & Our Regenerative Tallow™
Summer Solace & Our Regenerative Tallow™
Summer Solace is a beacon of holistic skincare and home essentials based in Oakland, California. Our products are inspired by Northern California's finest regenerative and organic ingredients. We proudly champion the Slow Body Care Movement™, merging old-world techniques with modern sensibilities. Dive deep into our world of nutrient-rich tallow balms, handcrafted artisanal soaps, soothing candles, and evocative natural perfumes.
Our Ethos
Every product is meticulously crafted by hand. Our founder, with rich indigenous ties to the Central Highlands of Vietnam and the Filipino countryside, ensures that every item resonates with nature's essence. At its core, our process involves rendering fat from pasture-raised cattle at Stemple Creek Ranch. This rich tallow is then blended with authentic extra-virgin olive oil, courtesy of the Yocha Dehe Wintun Nation of Seka Hills, forming the backbone of our soaps, balms, and candles.
Ingredients & Process
A symphony of botanical essential oils, absolutes, and select elements like Sonoma-grown calendula flowers enhance our offerings. We are especially proud of our tallow, derived from the suet of grass-fed cattle. This buttery essence is then harmonized with organic Calendula flowers from Sonoma, and complemented with the extra-virgin olive oil from Seka Hills.
Our formulas are further refined with minimal, yet potent amounts of top-tier raw, organic botanical oils, waxes, and absolutes. These are curated from environmentally-conscious Californian perfumers.
A Historical Note
Before modern skincare shifts, tallow was revered as a natural skin safeguard. Historical practices revered the nourishing properties of grass-fed animal fats, a tradition we're proud to continue.
Regenerative Tallow™ Benefits:
- Pure: Mirrors our skin's composition for optimal absorption.
- Nutrient Dense: Loaded with vital vitamins A, D, K, E, and B12.
- Universal: Ideal for all skin types and ages.
- Multipurpose: Suitable for hands, face, body, hair, and more.
- Time-Tested: A sustainable, zero-waste skin protectant with centuries of proven efficacy.
Spotlight: Our Partners & Ingredients
- STEMPLE CREEK RANCH, CA: A trusted source for our regeneratively-raised tallow.
- RANCHO LLANO SECO, CA: Our prime source for hand-rendered leaf lard, where animal welfare takes precedence.
- SEKA HILLS, CA: A tribal beacon for extra-virgin olive oil, deeply rooted in preservation and heritage.
- SONOMA HERB EXCHANGE, CA: Advocates for organic herb growers and wellness artisans.
- RAW BEESWAX, CA: Our local provider of sustainably harvested beeswax.
- FAIR TRADE, ORGANIC CACAO BUTTER, PERU: A delightful ingredient sourced through our friends at Coracao Chocolates in Berkeley.
- ORGANIC BOTANICAL ESSENTIAL OILS & EXOTIC FLORAL ABSOLUTES: Globally sourced by experts for unparalleled quality.
Join us on a journey to revitalize, nourish, and sustain. Welcome to the world of Summer Solace.
