Summer Solace Tallow - Oakland, California

Sarenna Shaw

Megan has created a brand centered around slow intentional care for the body and soul that delights and nurtures the senses. Her ingredients are not only impeccable but also sustainably sourced, reflecting a deep commitment to quality, ethos, and environment. The true magic behind the brand is Megan herself. She has beautifully alchemized her lived experience in the worlds of herbalism, perfumery, and pastry artistry to craft a truly special offering.

Over the past five years, I’ve gifted Megan’s thoughtful tallow creations to family and friends—and now, even the most skeptical tallow enthusiasts have become full-fledged devotees. My older parents swear by her CBD products for joint relief, my rock-climbing friends flock to her Gardener’s Balm to soothe their tired hands, and her candles are adored by everyone. Personally, I’ve built an ever-growing collection of Summer Solace products that now fill my home and bags.

Whether it’s the Cardamom Blood Orange lip balm, Rose Cacao Balm, Jasmine Hydrosol, or one of her tallow candles (the Evergreen candle is on heavy rotation this winter), I use something from Megan’s collection every single day.

If you’re looking for high quality, non-toxic, close-to-the-earth products to bring joy to your home or others, it doesn’t get better than this. I hope you enjoy Summer Solace as much as the rest of us do!

Niles Hachmeister

I've been using one of their hand balms for a couple months now and it is amazing! I love the quality of the product. Also the people here are great! Any time I've interacted with this business the people here have been extremely nice! Definitely a business worth supporting!

Jess Agadoni

Summer Solace is a unique blend of artistry, nourishment and quality that is so needed and missing in everyday body and home products. I've been using Megan's soaps, candles and balms for a couple years now and I'm beyond obsessed. I am very passionate and picky about the purity of a product and SS exceeds my expectations. Practically speaking, her soaps clean without drying, her balms are thick and luxurious while still sinking in effectively, and her heavenly candles will never give you or anyone in your home a headache. Aesthetically, these are the perfect gift for yourself or a loved one as each order arrives thoughtfully and beautifully packaged. Try the vetiver soap first. I'm back for another refill and just bought 4!

Nathan Duvall

I discovered Summer Solace years ago, and fell in love with their products. Once I found their Masculine/Feminine Tallow Balm there was no going back... It has ever since been the staple of my skin care. The tallow balms, lip balms, are the best. The candles smell great too! So great to know that when they are burning, what you are breathing is pure unadulterated ingredients, and the same with everything that goes on your skin. I have had the pleasure of meeting the owner, Megan and she is a wonderful person. I cannot think of a company that I could more wholeheartedly recommend to anyone.

Oh - and they do the most beautiful packaging, btw! It is a really nice thing to receive in the mail and open. Such care and detail. Makes a really great gift!

Jillian Capdevielle

The cbd tallow balm is incredible. And Megan, the sweet artisan who makes these products, clearly puts so much love and intention into each batch. I have chronic pain and I had chatted a bit with Megan at the Grand Lake farmers market about this and she sent me home with a little travel tin to try out. I love it so much! Tallow on its own feels so good to put on your skin, and she adds different herbs and/or essential ouls to create unique blends. Honestly, I just want to put this all over my bod!

Sharon Lebenkoff

Megan's products are of exceptional quality, made with local and sustainable ingredients. She puts so much care, intention, and love into crafting her everything she makes, and it shows! I have tried a variety of her balms, candles, and soaps and I have loved them all. My favorites are the cacao rose tallow balm, baby soft multi-purpose tallow balm, cardamom and blood orange tallow lip balm, souchong début tallow candle, and sea change tallow bar soap.

Orjan Bliven

Megan is a lovely person and her products are out of this world! I started using her lip balm a few years ago and since then I haven’t been able to use anything else. I recently started using here face balm as well, and it has changed my life! I have struggled with dry flaky skin on my face for years and could never find anything that worked for me. Now after using the balm for a few weeks my skin feels like when I was young. I wish I had found her products sooner!

Creigiihton Denynis

The most helpful conscientious purveyor of quality local goods I have come across! Everything is top notch made with attention to detail from presentation to packaging! These products are phenomenal and made by a rock star healer who really cares about the products she puts out into the world.