Tallow + Zinc · Sun Balm

The only tallow sun balm built for everyday wear.

Six clean ingredients. No parabens, no weird chemicals, no synthetic fragrance. Grass-fed tallow, non-nano zinc, USDA organic where possible.

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4.76 from 121 reviews
Two women at sunset wearing Ritual Organics tallow sun balm
  • USDA organic ingredients
  • Safe for kids & sensitive skin
  • Made in the USA

The problem

Most sunscreen isn't something you'd want to wear every day.

Here's why:

The chemistry.

Common UV filters like oxybenzone, octinoxate, and octocrylene absorb into your bloodstream within hours, above the FDA's threshold for required safety studies. Several are banned in Hawaii and Palau for bleaching coral reefs.

The white cast.

Most mineral sunscreens leave a ghostly film on your face. So people grab a chemical spray instead, or skip SPF altogether.

The grease.

Traditional sunscreens feel like wearing a coat of paint. It's why most of us only remember to apply them after we're already pink.

So we built a daily sun balm you'll actually want to wear.

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Ritual Organics

Whipped Tallow Face Cream with Non-Nano Zinc

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What's inside

Six ingredients. Zero compromises.

Every ingredient USDA organic where possible. Nothing you can't pronounce.

Grass-fed tallow

Grass-Fed Tallow

Mirrors your skin's natural lipids. Deeply nourishing, never greasy.

Organic jojoba

Organic Jojoba

Balances oil production and locks in long-lasting moisture.

Non-nano zinc

Non-Nano Zinc

A mineral UV shield. Reef-safe, no white cast, no chemical filters.

Organic rosehip

Organic Rosehip

Vitamin A–rich. Supports collagen, fades scars, brightens skin.

Vitamin E

Vitamin E

Neutralizes free radicals and defends against environmental damage.

Organic lavender

Organic Lavender

Calms inflammation and leaves a subtle, natural scent.

Your new morning routine

Three steps. About thirty seconds. Done.

01

Scoop.

A pea-sized amount is all you need. Yes, really.

02

Warm.

Rub between palms until the balm softens into a silky oil.

03

Glow.

Apply to face and neck. Replaces your moisturizer, primer, and daily sun balm.

Insanely simple.

How we compare

Clean. Moisturizing. Sun-blocking.

Most brands make you pick two. We spent two years building the one that doesn't.

★ OursRitual OrganicsTallow + Zinc Sun Balm
Chemical sunscreenMainstream SPF
Plain tallow balmClean, no SPF
Mineral zinc barrier
No chemical UV filters(oxybenzone, octinoxate, octocrylene)
Grass-fed tallow moisturizer
Reef-safe
Safe for kids & sensitive skin
Six ingredients you can pronounce
Varies
Replaces moisturizer + primer + daily sun balm
Total
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3 / 7
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What changes, and when

Time is the active ingredient.

One jar. Three timelines of payoff.

Day one

Your routine shrinks from five steps to one.

Moisturizer, primer, and sun balm in a single jar. Six ingredients you can pronounce, and gentle enough for sensitive skin and kids.

Within a week

Your skin settles in.

Tallow's fatty-acid profile (oleic, palmitic, stearic) closely mirrors your own sebum, so your barrier rebuilds instead of fighting what's on top of it. Dehydration lines soften, tone evens, and skin looks brighter and more dewy.

Over the years

Your skin holds onto what time tries to take.

Sun, wind, and the everyday world are what actually change a face over a decade. A daily habit of wearing a mineral zinc balm means your skin has one less thing working against it, quietly, every morning, for years. This is the part of the ritual that compounds.

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Jon and Gabs, founders of Ritual Organics

From the makers

It started when we moved to Hawaii.

Both of us grew up watching a parent go through skin cancer removals. So when we moved here, daily SPF stopped being optional. We spend a lot of time outside and wanted to make sure we were taking care of our bodies the best we could.

We tried all kinds of sunscreens. Nothing was clean enough to trust and felt nice enough to reach for every morning. So we started making our own on the kitchen counter, because we wanted to know and trust every single ingredient.

Jon & Gabs, founders of Ritual Organics

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Highly recommend!

I wasn't sure what to expect with Sun Tallow, but now it's one of those rare products I actually look forward to using every morning. It goes on smooth like a whipped balm, soaks in quickly, and leaves my skin feeling calm, moisturized, and protected, all without any of the greasiness I usually get from sunscreens.

I love this sunscreen

I love this sunscreen. It goes on smooth and doesn't leave a white zinc layer. It feels hydrating but not greasy.

Incredible!

As a redhead, I've tried my fair share of sun products, but this is hands down my favorite. After just a few days of use, my skin feels absolutely magical. It feels amazing on my skin, absorbs beautifully, and smells incredible. Ritual Organics, you've got a lifelong customer and fan!

Smooth and moisturizing

I've tried a lot of tallow moisturizers and a few with sunscreen and this is by far the best one I have found. Because there's zinc in it, it does take a little work to rub in, but that's the case with all sunscreens.

Creamy, light weight, full coverage

Perfect light weight sunscreen for everyday wear and a day at the beach. Goes on easy with no ashy tones. A little goes a long way.

Love sun tallow

Natural, only a few ingredients, smells good, moisturizes, and protects my skin from the elements. My new 'only' sunblock. Bye bye Goop & Sun Bum.

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30-day guarantee

Love it or we'll refund you. No questions asked.

Free U.S. shipping

On every order. Ships in 1–2 business days.

Reef-safe & cruelty-free

Non-nano zinc, no chemical filters, never tested on animals.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What's actually in it?

Six ingredients. That's it.

US grass-fed, grass-finished beef tallow (64.7%), organic jojoba oil (17.2%), non-nano zinc oxide (16.3%), organic vitamin E oil (1%), organic rosehip oil (0.5%), and organic lavender oil (0.3%). Every oil except the tallow is certified organic. The vitamin E is natural, not synthetic.

No fragrance, no preservatives, no emulsifiers, no fillers. The scent comes entirely from the lavender oil.

How much zinc is in this?

Our balm is a cosmetic product, not a drug, so we don't put numerical claims on the jar. That kind of testing is expensive and we're still a two-person brand putting every dollar back into the product.

What we can tell you is that our formula is 16.3% non-nano zinc oxide by weight, a meaningful amount of mineral zinc for a daily balm. It sits on the surface of your skin rather than absorbing into your bloodstream.

Is it greasy? Will it leave a white cast?

Not when you rub it in properly. A little goes a long way. Warm a small amount between your fingers first to soften it, then work it into your skin in thin layers until it disappears. If you see a white cast, you've used too much or haven't blended it fully.

Is it non-comedogenic? Will it break me out?

Tallow has a lipid profile very close to human skin, which is why it tends to work well even for people who break out easily. Every ingredient in the formula is non-comedogenic and it's been tested on all skin types without issues.

That said, skin is personal. If you have sensitive skin or a history of reactions, we always recommend patch testing on a small area first.

How much do I use?

Less than you'd think. Start with about the size of a small pea for your face. Warm it between your fingers to soften it, then work it into your skin in thin layers until it's fully blended. You can always add more.

Is it safe for kids?

The formula is food-grade and cosmetic-grade organic, and plenty of parents in our community use it on their kids. That said, we'd always recommend talking to your pediatrician about any new product you're putting on young skin, and patch testing first.

How long does a jar last?

For most daily users, a jar lasts two to three months. If you're using it on your whole body or applying it multiple times a day, you'll go through it faster.

Can I return it?

Yes. If you're not happy with your order for any reason, email us at hello@ritualorganics.co and we'll take care of you. No pushback, no guilt.

Skincare your great-grandma would recognize.

Every morning you keep reaching for drugstore sunscreen is another morning of mystery chemicals on your skin. You don't need a chemistry textbook. You just need a jar.

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✓ Ships in 1-2 business days from the USA · ✓ 30-day money-back guarantee · ✓ 4.76★ from 121 reviews

References

  1. Matta et al. Effect of Sunscreen Application on Plasma Concentration of Sunscreen Active Ingredients. JAMA, 2019 & 2020.
  2. Williams et al. Scoping review of rendered-animal-fat biocompatibility with skin lipids. Cosmetics / JAAD-Case, 2024.