Solterra Tallow Vitamin C Balm

A deeply restorative balm that calms inflammation and strengthens the skin barrier.

Rooted in ancestral wisdom and crafted for modern skin, Solterra Tallow Vitamin C Balm is a daily ritual for dry, sensitive, or barrier-compromised skin. At its core is grass-fed tallow from small regenerative farms in Wisconsin, an ancestral fat rich in bioavailable lipids that deeply nourish and mimic the skin’s natural structure.

This balm is infused with calendula, plantain, and other healing whole-plant botanicals, long revered for their soothing and reparative properties. GLA-rich borage seed oil calms inflammation, while oil-soluble vitamin C helps brighten, even tone, and protect against environmental stress. Over time, it smooths texture and reveals your skin’s innate radiance.

Solterra melts effortlessly into the skin, reinforcing the barrier and locking in lasting hydration. Its herbal, subtly floral aroma, notes of tansy and chamomile, creates a grounding sensory ritual. Thoughtfully formulated to restore balance, Solterra is skin nourishment rooted in the intelligence of both plant and animal.

How to Use:

• Smooth a small pea-sized amount onto damp skin after cleansing and misting, or anytime your skin feels parched or tense.
  
• TIP: Start using a minimal amount to see what feels best on your skin. Damp skin is a key step in optimal absorption. A little goes a very long way.
  
• Each 1-oz jar contains approximately 120 applications.

Ingredients:

• GRASS-FED TALLOW - Naturally rich in skin-compatible lipids like stearic and palmitic acid, tallow mimics the structure of our skin’s own sebum. It helps restore the moisture barrier, lock in hydration, and support skin that’s dry, sensitive, or compromised.
  
• BORAGE SEED OIL - Exceptionally high in gamma-linolenic acid (GLA), an essential fatty acid known for its ability to calm inflammation and rebuild the skin barrier. This oil is especially helpful for soothing irritation and dryness linked to eczema or environmental stress.
  
• SQUALANE (OLIVE-DERIVED) - A lightweight, stable lipid that mimics the skin’s natural oils, squalane absorbs easily to replenish moisture without clogging pores. It supports elasticity, improves skin texture, and helps protect against moisture loss and oxidative damage.
  
• TETRAHEXLDECYL ASCORBATE (Oil-Soluble Vitamin C) - A potent yet gentle form of vitamin C that penetrates deeply into the skin’s lipid layers to brighten, stimulate collagen, and defend against free radical damage. Unlike water-based forms, it’s non-irritating and ideal for sensitive or mature skin.
  
• BLUE TANSY ESSENTIAL OIL - Packed with chamazulene, a powerful anti-inflammatory compound, blue tansy calms redness, irritation, and reactive skin. Its vivid blue color and soothing aroma signal its role in restoring balance and tranquility to inflamed complexions.
  
• Grass-Fed And Finished USA Tallow, Borago Officinalis* (Borage) Seed Oil (20% GLA), Squalane (Olive-Derived), Cera Alba (Beeswax), Simmondsia Chinensis*† (Jojoba) Oil, Tetrahexyldecyl Ascorbate (Vitamin C), Osmanthus Fragrans Wax, Calendula Officinalis* (Calendula) Flower, Tocopherol (Sunflower-Derived), Artemisia Herba-Alba (Mugwort) Leaves Oil, Salvia Sclarea* (Clary Sage) Oil, Achillea Millefolium* (Blue Yarrow) Oil, Tanacetum Annuum* (Blue Tansy) Flower Oil, Anthemis Nobilis* (Chamomile) Flower Oil, Limonene+, Linalool+, Eugenol+, Geraniol+, And Farnesol+.
  
• †Arizona-Grown
  *Organic Ingredient
  +Component of Essential Oils

Product Details:

• What is tallow? Tallow is a nutrient-dense, rendered fat traditionally sourced from the suet of grass-fed cows. In skincare, we use tallow from grass-fed and finished animals, ensuring it’s rich in fat-soluble vitamins (A, D, E, and K), conjugated linoleic acid (CLA), and a lipid profile remarkably similar to that of human skin sebum.
  
• 3% TETRAHEXLDECYL ASCORBATE (Oil-Soluble Vitamin C) concentration.
  
• 1 oz | 30 g amber glass jar
  
• .25 oz | 7 g clear glass sample jar
  
• We recommend testing a small area of skin to see how your skin responds to tallow.
  
• Store in a cool, dark, and dry place.
  
• Each product is made by us in-house in small batches, and there may be some variation from batch to batch, but ratios remain the same.
• *These statements have not been evaluated by the FDA. This product does not intend to treat, diagnose, cure, or prevent any disease. If you’re pregnant, breastfeeding, or on any medications, please consult with a qualified health professional before beginning any new herbal products.

About Urb Apothecary:

Whole plants for your whole body. Our core ethos is to source as locally, organically, ethically, and as potent as possible. We have been so incredibly fortunate to have found many small herb farms not only throughout the US but also right here in Sacramento that we partner with and share this philosophy.