Tallow Sun Balm

Tallow has been used in cosmetics for over 5000 years due to its high compatibility with our skin. It is the most effective natural moisturiser. Tallow is full of vitamins A, B12, D, E, and K. A unique combination found only in animal-based products.

For our tallow we use the highest quality beef suet from grass-fed & finished, pasture-raised Irish beef. Sourced locally & raised traditionally on local farms using regenerative agriculture practices. This means no grains, antibiotics or hormones are given to cows but also no pesticides and synthetic fertilisers in the soil. Cows raised as nature intended.

At Ancestral Cosmetics, we clean and melt all our tallow in-house. We use only fresh suet, the purest fat from around the kidneys, sourced from Irish grass-fed, pasture-raised cows. Our full-time team hand-trims each piece to remove impurities before slowly rendering it in-house at low temperatures to preserve all the natural benefits of tallow.

This creates clean, skincare-grade tallow without the beefy smell or chemical treatments often found in industrial alternatives. This hands-on, high-integrity process ensures that every jar contains only the finest tallow, crafted specifically for skin.

Non-nano zinc oxide is a mineral UV filter prized for its safety, skin-friendliness, and broad-spectrum sun protection. In a natural sun balm, it sits gently on the skin’s surface to reflect both UVA and UVB rays, without being absorbed into the bloodstream.

Because it’s non-nano, the particles are large enough to avoid penetrating the skin, making it ideal for sensitive, reactive, or baby-safe formulations.

It also has natural soothing and anti-inflammatory properties, helping calm the skin while shielding it from sun damage, all without synthetic chemicals or irritation.

Red raspberry seed oil is a lightweight yet deeply nourishing oil cold-pressed from the seeds of red raspberries (Rubus idaeus), prized for its natural antioxidant and anti-inflammatory properties.

Exceptionally rich in vitamin E, pro-vitamin A, and essential fatty acids, it helps protect the skin from environmental stress while supporting elasticity, hydration, and repair. It also offers mild natural UV resistance, making it a popular ingredient in sun care and barrier-supportive products.

Gentle enough for sensitive or reactive skin, red raspberry seed oil helps calm irritation, reduce redness, and promote a soft, healthy glow.

Cocoa butter, pressed from the roasted seeds of the cacao tree (Theobroma cacao), is a rich, velvety butter known for its deep moisturising and skin-protective qualities.

Naturally high in fatty acids and antioxidants, it helps to soften dry, rough skin, improve elasticity, and create a breathable barrier that locks in hydration.

Its soothing, slightly sweet aroma adds warmth to any formula, while its emollient nature supports skin healing and resilience. Long used in traditional skincare for stretch marks, scars, and parched skin, cocoa butter offers both nourishment and comfort with every use.

Olive oil, cold-pressed from the fruit of the Olea europaea tree, is one of the oldest and most trusted skincare ingredients in the world.

Rich in antioxidants, including vitamin E and polyphenols, it helps protect the skin from environmental damage while deeply nourishing and softening dry or irritated areas. Its fatty acid profile closely resembles the skin’s natural sebum, making it especially effective at restoring moisture balance and supporting a healthy skin barrier.

Olive oil also contains natural anti-inflammatory compounds that soothe redness and sensitivity, leaving the skin calm, resilient, and radiant.

Beeswax is a natural skin protectant that does more than just sit on the surface, it locks in moisture while still allowing the skin to breathe.

Unlike synthetic occlusives, beeswax forms a light, breathable barrier that shields skin from wind, cold, and dryness without clogging pores. It’s naturally rich in vitamin A, which supports skin cell turnover and promotes healing, making it especially helpful for dry, cracked, or sensitive skin.

Beeswax also helps stabilize and preserve the texture of the balm, giving it a smooth, velvety finish that melts into the skin on contact.

From ancient times to modern skincare, beeswax has remained a trusted ingredient for soothing, protecting, and nourishing all skin types, especially when paired with deeply healing fats like tallow.

Sweet almond oil, pressed from the kernels of the Prunus amygdalus dulcis tree, is a gentle, nutrient-rich oil known for its ability to soften, soothe, and deeply nourish the skin.

Naturally high in vitamin E, essential fatty acids, and antioxidants, it helps protect the skin’s barrier, reduce inflammation, and restore moisture without feeling heavy or greasy.

Its light texture makes it ideal for sensitive, dry, or baby skin, and it’s often used to calm irritation, support healing, and improve overall skin tone and texture. Sweet almond oil is a timeless, skin-loving staple that brings softness and balance to even the most delicate complexions.

Vitamin E is a powerful antioxidant that protects the skin from environmental stress, such as pollution and UV damage, while supporting its natural healing process.

It helps strengthen the skin barrier, lock in moisture, and reduce the appearance of scars, fine lines, and irritation.

Naturally soothing and anti-inflammatory, vitamin E is especially beneficial for dry, sensitive, or damaged skin, helping it stay resilient, calm, and well-nourished.

Rosemary extract, derived from the leaves of the Rosmarinus officinalis plant and stabilised in cold-pressed sunflower oil, is a powerful natural antioxidant used to protect both skin and product formulas from oxidative stress.

Rich in compounds like carnosic acid and rosmarinic acid, it helps reduce inflammation, combat free radicals, and support skin clarity and resilience.

In skincare, it’s especially valued for its purifying, calming, and antimicrobial properties making it ideal for acne-prone or irritated skin. As a bonus, it also helps extend the shelf life of natural products by preventing the oxidation of delicate oils.

Frankincense is a prized resin known for its powerful skin-regenerating and calming properties.

Used for centuries in sacred rituals and healing balms, it helps reduce the appearance of fine lines, scarring, and uneven skin tone by supporting healthy cell turnover. Its natural astringent qualities gently tighten and tone the skin, while its anti-inflammatory benefits soothe redness and irritation, making it ideal for mature, sensitive, or reactive skin.

Beyond the physical, frankincense adds a grounding, resinous aroma that brings a sense of calm and clarity to your skincare ritual. It’s a rare ingredient that supports both skin and spirit, restoring balance from the surface inward.

Myrrh essential oil, distilled from the resin of the Commiphora myrrha tree native to regions like Somalia and Oman, has been revered for thousands of years for its healing and spiritual properties. In skincare, myrrh is known for its powerful anti-inflammatory, antimicrobial, and skin-rejuvenating effects.

It helps calm irritation, promote the healing of cracked or damaged skin, and support a more even, youthful-looking complexion. Its rich, earthy scent adds a grounding, meditative quality to any blend, making myrrh a timeless ingredient that nourishes both skin and spirit.

Neroli, distilled from the blossoms of the bitter orange tree, is a rare oil known for its ability to rejuvenate and soothe delicate skin.

Naturally rich in antioxidants and calming compounds, it helps reduce the appearance of fine lines, improve skin elasticity, and promote a radiant, even tone. Its antibacterial and anti-inflammatory properties make it especially helpful for skin that’s reactive, dull, or easily irritated.

But neroli’s magic isn’t just physical, its light, citrus-floral scent has long been used to ease stress, lift mood, and calm the nervous system. It’s a gentle yet powerful oil that nurtures both skin and spirit with every application.