Why Modern Hippie Started
Modern Hippie exists for people who want modern life without modern toxins. We believe health, sun exposure, and skincare should work with the body—not against it.
Our first product is a beef tallow–based mineral sunscreen, because most sunscreens on the market rely on chemical UV filters, synthetic fillers, and fragrance blends that don’t align with how human skin actually functions.
Modern Hippie was created around a simple idea:
ancestral inputs + modern understanding = better outcomes.
Human skin evolved alongside:
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Sun exposure
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Animal fats
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Simple, stable ingredients
Yet modern sunscreens often contain chemical absorbers and lab-created additives that disrupt hormones, irritate skin, or create long-term buildup.
We wanted something different—something minimal, functional, and honest.
Why Beef Tallow in Sunscreen
Beef tallow is one of the most skin-compatible fats available. Its fatty acid profile closely resembles human sebum, which means the skin recognizes it and uses it efficiently.
In our sunscreen, beef tallow:
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Supports the skin barrier
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Prevents excessive dryness from zinc oxide
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Replaces synthetic emollients
This is not a trend ingredient. It’s a return to what worked long before skincare became complicated.
How Our Sunscreen Protects Your Skin
Modern Hippie sunscreen uses non-nano zinc oxide, a mineral that sits on top of the skin and reflects UV rays rather than absorbing them.
This means:
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No chemical UV filters
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No hormone-disrupting ingredients
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No artificial fragrance
The formula is intentionally short. Every ingredient serves a purpose.
Where to Buy Beef Tallow Sunscreen Online
Modern Hippie sunscreen is available directly through our website:
shopmodernhippie.com
We sell direct so we can:
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Control ingredient quality
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Avoid unnecessary preservatives
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Stay transparent about formulation
Because this sunscreen is made in small batches, availability may be limited.
Who Modern Hippie Is For
Modern Hippie is for people who:
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Read ingredient labels
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Prefer mineral sunscreen
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Value traditional fats and whole inputs
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Want sun protection without chemical exposure
If that sounds like you, you’re in the right place.
This Is Just the Beginning
This blog will explore:
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Sun exposure and skin health
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Mineral vs chemical sunscreen
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Ancestral skincare principles
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Ingredient education without fear-mongering
Modern Hippie is about choosing better—without overcomplicating it.