LC Botanicals
NEW Tallow Sunscreen ☀️
NEW Tallow Sunscreen ☀️
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This mineral-based, nutrient-dense sunscreen is designed to provide robust, broad-spectrum physical protection while deeply replenishing the skin’s structural matrix. By combining the natural shielding power of Non-Nano Zinc Oxide with the bio-identical nourishment of Grass-Fed Tallow and Lanolin, this formula mimics your skin’s natural lipid barrier to keep it hydrated and resilient under the sun. Reinforced with Red Raspberry and Carrot Seed oils, this formula acts as an elite antioxidant "cleanup crew," delivering intensive restoration and a velvety, deeply nourished finish.
Why This Potent Blend?
- Grass-Fed Tallow – Bio-Identical Nourishment: Tallow is a nutrient-dense powerhouse containing vitamins A, D, E, and K. Because its lipid profile is remarkably similar to human sebum, it absorbs deeply to seal the microscopic gaps between your skin cells, creating a highly impermeable physical barrier against environmental toxins and pollution. By reinforcing this natural moisture barrier, it prevents water loss and provides a soft, hydrated, and deeply restored base.
- Non-Nano Zinc Oxide – Natural Mineral Shield: Zinc Oxide provides an effective, physical barrier against harmful UV rays without penetrating the skin, making it a safe and gentle choice for even the most sensitive complexions.
- Red Raspberry Seed Oil – Environmental Defense: Red raspberry seed oil acts as a powerful natural shield under the sun. Research shows it physically absorbs both UV-A and UV-B rays, working like a biological filter to protect skin from solar damage. Packed with antioxidants, carotenoids, and Vitamin E, it neutralizes harmful free radicals before they can break down collagen. Rich in Omega-3 and Omega-6 fatty acids, this exceptional oil also rapidly calms UV-induced redness while deeply reinforcing the skin’s moisture barrier.
- Lanolin – Deep Moisture Retention: Lanolin is a superior emollient that mimics the skin's natural oils. It locks in moisture, creating a protective layer that prevents transepidermal water loss, keeping the skin supple.
- Carrot Seed Oil (Cold-Pressed) – Antioxidant Scavenger: This cold-pressed carrier oil is an elite tool for environmental resilience. Rich in beta-carotene and provitamin A, it acts as a high-performance antioxidant scavenger that neutralizes the reactive oxygen species (ROS) generated by UV exposure. It adds luxurious weight to the formula and a natural golden hue, working in synergy with your mineral blocker to support skin elasticity and vibrant tone even under harsh sunlight.
- Cetyl Alcohol – Velvety Texture & Moisture Seal: Derived from coconut, this fatty alcohol is a non-drying emollient that acts as a structural stabilizer. It gives the sunscreen its premium, velvety "slip" and glide, ensuring the formula spreads evenly over the skin. Beyond texture, it works to seal in moisture and prevents the heavier oils from feeling greasy, leaving the skin feeling soft, conditioned, and perfectly shielded.
- Emu Oil – Deep Dermal Carrier: Emu Oil possesses an unmatched ability to bypass the skin's barrier. It acts as a powerful transdermal vehicle, carrying the active botanicals deeper into the skin while providing intensive anti-inflammatory benefits.
- Beeswax – Protective Breathability: Beeswax forms a light, breathable barrier on the skin's surface, helping to lock in moisture and protect against the elements while maintaining a comfortable, non-greasy feel.
- Botanical Essential Oil Blend – Soothing & Protective: Our signature blend of Lemongrass, Bergamot, Basil, and Patchouli provides a light, clean aroma while offering additional antioxidant and soothing benefits to the skin barrier.
- Vitamin E – Antioxidant Shield: Vitamin E protects the delicate lipids in the formula and on your skin from oxidative stress and free radical damage.
How to Use
Apply generously to clean, dry skin 15 minutes before sun exposure. Warm the sunscreen between your fingertips and gently press into the face and body.
- For Barrier Protection: Focus on exposed areas, ensuring an even, opaque layer is applied.
- For Restoration: Use daily as both a protective layer and a nourishing moisturizer, re-applying after swimming or excessive perspiration to maintain full coverage.
Ingredients
Tallow (Grass-Fed), Zinc Oxide, Rubus Idaeus (Red Raspberry) Seed Oil, Lanolin, Cetyl Alcohol, Daucus Carota Sativa (Carrot) Seed Oil, Dromiceius (Emu) Oil, Cera Alba (Beeswax), Cymbopogon Flexuosus (Lemongrass) Oil, Citrus Aurantium Bergamia (Bergamot) Fruit Oil, Tocopherol (Vitamin E), Ocimum Basilicum (Basil) Oil, Pogostemon Cablin (Patchouli) Oil.
Note: While Red Raspberry and Carrot Seed oils exhibit protective properties in laboratory settings, they cannot be relied upon as standalone SPF agents in finished cosmetic formulations due to "variability in natural crop composition". We utilize them in this formula as powerful secondary environmental shields and antioxidant boosters alongside a registered physical mineral blocker.
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