Roots and Leaves Sun Balm is a tinted, tallow-based mineral sunscreen made with 100% grass-fed tallow, 20% non-nano zinc oxide, organic castor oil, organic cacao powder, and lavender essential oil — a reef-safe, chemical-free, broad-spectrum UVA/UVB sunscreen with an estimated 25-35 SPF that nourishes skin while protecting it, with no synthetic ingredients, parabens, or pore-clogging chemicals. Are you aware that “Tallow is protective, soothing, and restorative for your skin? Animal fats have played a key role in salves, ointments, poultices, and eventually, skincare for peoples around the world, all throughout history, including Babylonians, Egyptians, Australian Aborigines, Inuit, the Himba and Hamer tribes, and Native Americans.”? Organic grass-fed beef tallow is a perfect, quality, non-toxic and moisturizing product for your skin and we have leveled it up and turned it into a chemical free, reef safe sunscreen! This natural sun balm offers broad-spectrum protection from both UVA/UVB rays using just five clean ingredients, giving you peace of mind while soaking up the sun. Designed to be both water-resistant and nourishing, it helps your skin stay soft & hydrated. With non-nano zinc oxide as its active shield, this mineral-based SPF sits on top of the skin, creating a safe barrier without penetrating your bloodstream. Blended with organic hexane free castor oil for a silky glide, lavender oil for a light skin-soothing scent and fortified with 20% non-nano zinc oxide (25-35 SPF). This balm provides breathable, mineral-based sun protection without clogging pores. Non-greasy and fast-absorbing, it leaves skin soft, supple, and comfortably shielded. Directions: Apply generously and reapply at least once an hour. Re-apply immediately after swimming, sweating, or towel drying. Disclaimer: This product has NOT been tested for exact SPF value. It is based on formulations with 20% zinc oxide providing an estimated 25-35 SPF. CLEAN SIMPLE INGREDIENTS: 100% Grass-Fed Tallow* 20% Non-Nano Zinc Oxide (uncoated) Cold Pressed, Hexane Free Castor Oil* Cocao Powder* Lavender Essential Oil* * denotes organic Stored in a 2 oz, glass container. As always, made with mostly organic materials. We never include parabens, fragrance, Triglycerides or other synthetic materials.
