Why Zinc Oxide Is the Only Sunscreen Ingredient We Use

Why Zinc Oxide Is the Only Sunscreen Ingredient We Use


Why Zinc Oxide Is the Only Sunscreen Ingredient We Use

In a world full of complicated ingredient lists, we believe simpler is better—especially when it comes to what you put on your skin. That’s why our beef tallow sunscreen is powered by just one UV-blocking ingredient: zinc oxide. It’s safe, effective, and perfectly aligned with our modern hippie values of natural living and mindful self-care.

What Makes Zinc Oxide Different

Zinc oxide is a mineral sunscreen ingredient, not a chemical one. Instead of absorbing UV rays and converting them into heat (like chemical sunscreen ingredients do), it sits on top of the skin and reflects both UVA and UVB rays away—providing reliable, broad-spectrum protection.

Because it works physically rather than chemically, zinc oxide:

  • Starts protecting the moment it’s applied.

  • Won’t break down in sunlight.

  • Stays gentle on sensitive or dry skin.

  • Is reef-safe and eco-friendly.

For anyone avoiding harsh synthetics or endocrine disruptors, zinc oxide is a clean, trustworthy choice.

Why We Pair It with Beef Tallow

While zinc oxide guards your skin from the sun, beef tallow nourishes and restores it. Our tallow comes from grass-fed sources, rich in vitamins A, D, E, and K—nutrients that help your skin repair itself and maintain a healthy barrier.

Together, zinc oxide and tallow create a synergy: one protects, the other heals. The result is a sunscreen that acts like skincare—deeply moisturizing, non-toxic, and effective without unnecessary additives.

The Problem with Multi-Ingredient Formulas

Many commercial sunscreens combine multiple chemical filters (like oxybenzone, avobenzone, and octocrylene) to achieve SPF ratings. These compounds can irritate skin, disrupt hormones, and harm coral reefs. Worse yet, their safety in long-term use remains under debate.

Our philosophy is simple: if an ingredient doesn’t nourish your body or the planet, it doesn’t belong on your skin.

The Pure Protection Philosophy

By crafting a zinc oxide-only sunscreen with a wholesome tallow base, we’re returning to how nature protects—simple, effective, and powered by real ingredients. You don’t need a laundry list of chemicals to stay safe in the sun—just zinc oxide and a touch of heritage wisdom.