What’s wrong with regular sunscreen? Did you know most sunscreens don’t just sit on your skin? Many conventional sunscreens use chemical UV filters like oxybenzone, octinoxate, avobenzone, homosalate, octisalate, octocrylene, and others. These ingredients are designed to absorb UV rays, but some have raised concerns for human hormone activity, skin absorption, and aquatic toxicity. The FDA has stated that zinc oxide and titanium dioxide are the only two sunscreen actives currently proposed as generally recognized as safe and effective, while several common chemical filters still need more safety data. And it doesn’t stop with your body. When you swim, shower, or sweat, chemical sunscreen residues can wash into waterways. NOAA reports that certain chemical UV filters found in sunscreen can harm aquatic life, including coral, and that mineral sunscreen is considered a better option because it has fewer effects on aquatic organisms. But… There’s a cleaner way to protect your skin without coating yourself in synthetic chemical filters. Why TanTallow? TanTallow is our ancestral mineral sunscreen made with non-nano zinc oxide, 100% grass-fed beef tallow, beeswax, coconut oil, mango butter, and cocoa powder. Instead of relying on chemical UV filters that absorb into the skin, non-nano zinc oxide forms a mineral barrier on the surface of the skin to help reflect and scatter UV rays. Zinc oxide is also one of the only sunscreen actives the FDA has proposed as generally recognized as safe and effective. The result is sun protection that works with your skin, not against it. No oxybenzone.No octinoxate.No synthetic fragrance.No parabens.No phthalates.No chemical UV filters. Just mineral protection and skin-nourishing ancestral ingredients. Why Tallow Sunscreen? Most sunscreens feel greasy, chalky, or drying because they’re built around cheap fillers, synthetic stabilizers, and chemical filters. TanTallow starts with 100% grass-fed beef tallow, one of nature’s most skin-compatible fats. Tallow is rich in fatty acids that help support the skin barrier while keeping your skin moisturized under the sun. Then we add: Non-Nano Zinc Oxide: A mineral UV filter that sits on top of the skin and helps protect against sun exposure without chemical sunscreen actives. Beeswax: Helps create a protective layer over the skin and improves water resistance. Coconut Oil: Smooths, moisturizes, and helps the balm glide onto the skin. Mango Butter: Rich, creamy, and deeply conditioning for dry, sun-exposed skin. Cocoa Powder: Adds a natural tint to help reduce the ghost-white cast common with mineral sunscreens. Why Ancient Health & Healings? We made TanTallow for people who want sun protection without the chemical burden. Our tallow is sourced from 100% grass-fed cattle and blended into a simple mineral sunscreen inspired by the way people protected and nourished their skin before modern chemical cosmetics took over. Chemical sunscreens may be convenient, but convenience should not come at the cost of your skin, your hormones, or the environment. TanTallow keeps it simple: mineral protection, ancestral fats, and ingredients your skin actually recognizes. Does it leave a white cast? Much less than typical mineral sunscreens. Non-nano zinc oxide naturally has a white tint because it is a mineral, but we add cocoa powder to help soften the finish and make it more wearable on the skin. How do I use it? Apply generously and evenly 15 minutes before sun exposure. Apply a small amount to exposed skin before sun exposure. Rub in evenly. Reapply as needed, especially after sweating, swimming, or towel drying. How long does it last? For best results, store at room temperature away from direct heat. Keep the lid sealed between uses. Use within 12 months of opening. WARNINGS:⚠ FOR EXTERNAL USE ONLY. KEEP IN A COOL, DRY PLACE. Do not use on damaged or broken skin.When using this product keep out of eyes. Rinse with water to remove.Stop use and ask a doctor if rash occurs. Children under 6 months of age: Ask a doctor.Protect the product in this container from excessive heat and direct sun. This product has not been evaluated by the FDA and is not intended to diagnose, treat, or cure any disease or ailment including sunburn.
