Mum, the first deodorant
The first deodorant you could buy was called Mum. It came onto the market in Philadelphia in 1888: a zinc oxide-based paste in a little jar that you applied with your fingers. The roll-on only arrived in the 1950s, and antiperspirants with aluminium came later.
Made in Ireland
Ancestral Cosmetics makes this deodorant by hand in Ireland, with tallow, cocoa butter, castor oil, arrowroot powder, magnesium hydroxide, zinc oxide, kaolin clay and two kinds of wax. The scent comes exclusively from essential oils.
Facts about this product
Hold the stick against your underarm for 5 to 10 seconds to soften it, and apply it in 2 to 3 strokes. Do not use immediately after shaving and not on damaged skin. Skin irritation may occur.
Tallow Deodorant
The Tallow Deodorant from Ancestral Cosmetics is a pure and effective alternative to conventional deodorants, without aluminium, parabens or other questionable substances. The formula combines traditional wisdom with modern knowledge, and works with your body rather than against it.
Care the natural way
This deodorant does not block sweating, but supports the natural process. Magnesium hydroxide gently neutralises odours, while arrowroot powder helps absorb moisture. Non-nano zinc oxide protects the skin without irritating it. The base of 100% grass-fed beef tallow, cocoa butter and castor oil nourishes the skin and keeps your underarms soft and supple. A carefully selected blend of essential oils provides long-lasting freshness, without synthetic perfumes.
Choose your scent
Sweet Meadow smells like sunshine over a meadow in bloom on a summer's night. Top notes: neroli, bergamot and pink grapefruit. Heart notes: ambrette seed and ylang ylang. Base notes: vanilla and cedarwood. Mountain Spring is fresh, woody and clear, like a spring breeze through a pine forest. Top notes: eucalyptus, sweet orange and pink grapefruit. Heart notes: rose geranium and fir needle. Base note: cedarwood.
Why choose Tallow Deodorant?
100% natural and kind to the skin. Nourishes and protects without clogging your pores. No aluminium, synthetic fragrances, preservatives or petroleum. Silky-smooth texture and a subtle, fresh scent. Handmade with love in Ireland.
The bioactive power of beef tallow
Beef tallow contains unique fatty acids and skin-identical lipids that restore, soothe and protect your skin. Think of: BCFAs and OCFAs, rare fatty acids with antimicrobial properties; omega-3 and 6 (vitamin F complex), which support a healthy skin barrier; coenzyme Q10, a natural antioxidant; and skin-identical fats, which promote balance and resilience.
A family business with heart and soul
Founders Renata and Mihael started Ancestral Cosmetics out of a longing for truly pure care for their family. Today they make artisanal skincare products together with their children, prepared by hand in Ireland. Every jar is filled with care, quality and a sincere love of simplicity and honesty.
