Does Sun Balm actually help protect my skin?

Sun Balm uses non-nano zinc oxide, a trusted ingredient found in many natural sunscreen and mineral sunscreen products.

Sun Balm is a tallow-based mineral sunscreen alternative made with tallow and non-nano zinc oxide.

What is the difference between zinc levels?

Different zinc oxide levels create different amounts of mineral coverage and affect how the balm feels on the skin.

Will Sun Balm leave a white cast?

A light white cast is normal with zinc oxide sunscreen because the mineral sits on top of the skin.

Will Sun Balm feel greasy?

Sun Balm is rich and nourishing because it combines tallow with mineral sun care ingredients.

How do I use Sun Balm?

Apply this natural sun balm to exposed skin before spending time outdoors and reapply during extended sun exposure, especially after swimming, sweating, or towel drying.

Non-nano zinc oxide is one of the most trusted ingredients used in mineral sunscreen products and provides mineral coverage while remaining on top of the skin.

Will Sun Balm melt in the heat?

Because this is a real tallow-based sun balm, it can soften or melt in high temperatures, but it remains usable after cooling.

How long does Sun Balm last?

Sun Balm typically has a shelf life of 9 to 12 months when stored properly in a cool, dry place.

Zinc Oxide Cream for Face | 20% Tallow Zinc Balm

Name: Sun Balm 20% Zinc (Coconut)
Brand: Moose's Tallow
SKU: SNT2
Price: 21.0 USD
Availability: InStock
Rating: 5.0 (8 reviews)

20% zinc oxide tallow sun balm for face, coconut

Sun Balm 20% Zinc (Coconut)

$21.00

A comfortable mineral layer for a face that lives outdoors. Our mid-strength zinc oxide cream for face, in a light coconut base.

Press a small amount onto cheeks, nose, and the backs of your hands. The rich, non-greasy base absorbs into chapped, weather-beaten skin fast. It smooths flaky patches and settles rough, tight areas. Skin stays supple and calm, not drawn.

We fold 20% non-nano zinc oxide into beef tallow, coconut, and a few lightweight oils. Together they form a physical mineral barrier against cold wind and dry air. There is no water and nothing bulking it out, so it feeds skin instead of resting on top. At this middle level, expect a light mineral cast.

Many people keep this balm handy well beyond sunny afternoons. Warm weather can soften the tallow base, so store it somewhere cool. Every tin is made in small batches, from ingredients we are happy to use on our own kids.

Note: This is a conditioning skin balm and mineral sunscreen alternative, not an SPF-rated sunscreen. It will not stop sunburn or shield you from UV rays.

Other Strengths

10% Zinc

30% Zinc

60-DayMoney-Back Guarantee

Small-Batch,
Made in USA

Ships Today
by 2pm

Paraben, Phthalate
& Filler-Free

Product Benefits

Mineral barrier for your face20% non-nano zinc, face-ready coverage.
Conditioning base for skinBeef tallow and castor soften delicate skin.
Double the zinc, 20%More mineral than the 10% balm.
Rests on top, not soaked inNon-nano zinc stays on the surface.
Light cast, non-greasy finishSoft white tint, honest and matte.
Subtle coconut scentGentle coconut, easy near the face.

RESPONSIBLY CRAFTED FRAGRANCE

Coconut smells sweet and clean, with a light tropical note. It reads fresh and simple, not like sunscreen or heavy candy.

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Shield your skin the simple way

Moose’s Outdoor Sun Balm is a tallow and non-nano zinc mineral balm. We make it small-batch in Lebanon, PA. It shields skin from wind, cold, and dryness.

Moose’s Outdoor Sun Balm	Feature	Big Brand
Yes	Reef Safe	No
Yes	Tallow-Based	No
Yes	No Chemical Fillers	No
Yes	No Water	No
Yes	Wind & Cold Shield	No
Yes	Small Batch	No
Yes	Made in USA	No

In short: Moose’s Outdoor Sun Balm is reef safe, water-free, and made without chemical fillers, small-batch in the USA. It is a skin-conditioning balm, not an SPF sunscreen. A typical big-brand lotion is none of these.

Facts vs Fiction

Myth

Truth

Tallow Sun Balm Myths

You need chemical sunscreen for real protection.Non-nano zinc oxide provides mineral-based sun protection without chemical UV filters.
Natural sun balm feels greasy and heavy.Our tallow and zinc formula smooths on evenly and feels lighter than expected.
Natural sun balm won’t last outdoors.Non-nano zinc oxide and beeswax help our natural sun balm stay put during everyday outdoor use.
Tallow and zinc will clog pores.Tallow is naturally bio-compatible with skin and feels more breathable than heavy lotions.
Natural sun balm can’t nourish skin.Tallow, beeswax, and nourishing oils help support soft, healthy-looking skin.
Small-batch skincare can’t compete with the big brands.Moose’s Tallow is a family-run maker in Lebanon, Pennsylvania. We handcraft this sun balm in small batches, the same as everything we make. Small batches mean tighter quality control, no fillers, and no cutting corners for shelf life. You get skin care made by people who answer you, not a factory line.

Sun Balm 20% Zinc (Coconut) application video

WHAT TO EXPECT

The Journey, Not Just Day One

On Application

Blends In, No Purple Tint

Press a small dab into cheeks, nose, and hands. Just a light mineral finish, never a purple or grey cast.

All Day Outside

Non-Greasy, Even in the Heat

The rich base absorbs fast, so it never feels heavy while you're out in the sun.

By Evening

Skin Feels Calm, Not Wind-Burned

Cheeks and hands stay soft instead of cracked and raw after a full day outside.

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We love this sunscreen!

We love this sunscreen! My daughter has extremely sensitive skin and it doesn’t irritate her at all. It glides on easily and I feel like we don’t have to reapply as often. A little goes a long way too, it should last us all summer!

This sunscreen goes on like butter, and the coconut smell is nice and subtle. Let my sis-in-law with a darker complexion try it (most sunscreens turn her purple) and this one did not! I expect she'll be swiping it from my pool bag from now on. 🤣 Great product.

Loving this sunscreen! Mixes well and doesn’t look white on the skin.

Loving this sunscreen! So many other natural brands that we’ve tried go on so white and just sit on top of the skin but this mixes in so well and feels great! I have been putting it on my 4 and 1 year old boys before playtime outside and they have been in and out of the kiddie pool without it wearing off. No sunburns!

I was very pleased

I was so excited to try a non-toxic alternative to traditional sunscreen. As someone who has a history of skin cancer in their family, sun protection is very important to me. I did my first test of this sunscreen on my face since my nose is a spot that often burns. I was really happy with the product. I tried the 20% strength version and absolutely loved the coconut smell. It didn’t feel too heavy on my skin and I was able to work it in fairly well with a minimum white cast. With zinc based sunscreen it’s very hard to avoid a white cast, and compared to others I’ve tried if felt like this one was easy to work with! Overall, I was very pleased with the product and my skin was protected with no burn after a few hours of sun exposure at the pool.

It always works great

We have used Moose's sun balm multiple times for our toddler adventures, and it always works great! Smells lovely, and I'm so thankful to know that the ingredients are pure and clean for young skin. I've lent it to friends who also have young kids, and they have all loved it too!

Glides on like a dream!

Tried out the Sun Balm today and happy to say it works, and glides on like a dream. We don't usually use sunblock but the ingredients are Sara approved!

Best sunscreen!

My girls and I spent two hours outside in the peak sun. Usually, we’d come back in with rosy cheeks and red shoulders. This time, I applied Moose Tallow’s 30 zinc sun butter just minutes before heading out, and none of us had even the slightest hint of sunburn. I was honestly impressed that I didn’t need to reapply after an hour like I typically do with other natural sunscreens. This is hands down the best formula I’ve tried, and I’ll definitely be purchasing again! ☀️

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What We Believe

✓Real ingredients simply work better than water and fillers ever could, so that's all we use.
✓Small batches mean we can actually stand behind every single tin that leaves our shop.
✓A guarantee only really means something when we're willing to honor it fully, every single time.

Why I Started Making Tallow Skincare

Hi, my name is Brian, though around here I don’t mind being called Moose.

I’ve learned most of what I know about skincare from the women in my life, especially my wife and our four daughters. Moose’s Tallow has truly been a family project from the beginning.

I started making tallow skincare after a serious health scare forced me to rethink everything I put in my body. Once I focused on real ingredients, another question came up: if what we eat matters that much… what about what we put on our body?

With a busy home full of people I love, that question mattered a lot. When my daughters told me they were already using tallow for skincare, I decided to learn how to make it myself.

What started as a small project for my family eventually turned into something much bigger.

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Key Ingredients

Zinc Oxide Zinc OxideA natural mineral that sits on top of the skin and forms a gentle physical barrier, shielding against wind and weather. We use it in our sun balm and diaper cream for that comforting mineral layer. Note: our balms condition and shield, but are not SPF-rated sunscreens.
Beef Tallow Beef TallowRendered from high-quality beef suet, sourced locally when we can. It is naturally rich in skin-friendly fats and the vitamins A, D, E, and K. Because it mirrors your skin's own oils, it absorbs clean and holds moisture without feeling greasy. A simple, time-tested base with nothing synthetic.
Castor Oil Castor OilPressed from the seeds of the castor plant and used for generations. It is thick and rich, naturally full of ricinoleic acid that conditions skin and locks in moisture. In our balms it adds slip and a protective, nourishing feel. Ours is cold-pressed and hexane-free.
Carrot Seed Oil Carrot Seed OilA botanical oil pressed from carrot seeds, naturally rich in antioxidants. It helps support and comfort dry, weathered skin, and adds a nourishing, plant-based boost to our sun balm.
Beeswax BeeswaxMade naturally by honeybees, from local beekeepers in Lebanon and Lancaster Counties, Pennsylvania. It has protected and conditioned skin for generations. In our balms it adds gentle structure and a light protective layer that seals in moisture, without feeling heavy.

HOW TO USE

Apply. Protect. Enjoy.

Scoop

Scoop a small amount with clean fingers. Our tallow-based mineral sunscreen is concentrated, so a little goes a long way.

Protect

Warm between your palms and apply evenly to exposed skin. This zinc oxide sunscreen works best when applied before heading outdoors.

Reapply

Reapply every 2 hours and after swimming, sweating, or towel drying to maintain consistent sun protection during outdoor activities.

Zinc Oxide Cream for Face FAQ (20% Coconut Sun Balm)

Everything to know about our 20% zinc oxide cream for face and body, in a coconut tallow base.

Does this actually help protect my skin?

Sun Balm is a mineral zinc oxide cream for face and body, made with non-nano zinc oxide. It creates a physical mineral barrier on top of the skin. This ingredient is common in natural and mineral sun care.

Will it leave a white cast?

A light white cast is normal with any zinc oxide cream. The mineral sits on top of the skin. At 20% zinc, expect a moderate cast on the face. It blends better when applied in thin layers. Using too much may make it more visible.

Can I use this tallow balm on my face?

Yes, this is a rich zinc oxide cream for face, neck, and arms. It sinks into dry, wind-worn skin as a balm for face and body. Smooth a little onto cheeks, nose, and hands. It leaves a light mineral finish.

What’s the difference between zinc levels?

Different zinc oxide levels create different mineral coverage and feel. This 20% version is our middle option for face and body. The 10% feels lighter, and the 30% creates a thicker layer. Choose based on your expected sun exposure.

How do I use it?

Apply this natural sun balm to exposed skin before time outdoors. Warm a small amount between your fingers. Apply a thin, even layer to the face and body. Reapply during extended sun exposure. Reapply after swimming, sweating, or towel drying.

Why use zinc oxide?

Non-nano zinc oxide is one of the most trusted ingredients in mineral sun care. A zinc oxide cream for face provides broad-spectrum mineral coverage. The mineral remains on top of the skin. It is widely used in natural sun care.

Will it feel greasy?

Sun Balm is rich and nourishing because it blends tallow with mineral sun care. It softens quickly with body heat. The coconut balm spreads smoothly across the face and body. It forms a protective mineral layer.

What is Sun Balm?

Sun Balm is a tallow-based mineral sunscreen alternative with non-nano zinc oxide. It uses no chemical sunscreen filters and no water or fillers. This 20% version suits everyday sun exposure on the face and body.

Why use tallow in Sun Balm?

Beef tallow helps nourish and condition facial skin while working alongside zinc oxide. It supports the skin barrier. It helps reduce dryness from sun exposure. It gives this balm a rich moisturizing base.

Will it melt in the heat?

Because this is a real tallow-based sun balm, it can soften or melt in heat. Store it in a cool location when possible. Avoid leaving it in direct sunlight. The balm stays usable after it cools.

How long does it last?

Sun Balm typically lasts 9 to 12 months when stored properly. No water means excellent stability. Store it in a cool, dry place. Color may naturally vary from white to yellow.