Ancestral Cosmetics Tallow & Charcoal Cleansing Balm 60 ml
Cleansing balm with beef tallow and activated coconut charcoal
Tallow Cleansing Balm by Ancestral Cosmetics
Cleansing balm texture with charcoal
Ancestral Cosmetics Cleansing Balm jar
Ancestral Cosmetics Tallow & Charcoal Cleansing Balm 60 ml
Cleansing balm with beef tallow and activated coconut charcoal
Tallow Cleansing Balm by Ancestral Cosmetics
Cleansing balm texture with charcoal
Ancestral Cosmetics Cleansing Balm jar

ANCESTRAL COSMETICS

Tallow & Charcoal Cleansing Balm 60 ml.

Cleanses with fat: oil dissolves oil. Removes make-up, sunscreen and impurities without drying; activated charcoal draws dirt out of the pores.

Why this product?

Oil dissolves oil: removes make-up, sunscreen and impurities

Activated charcoal draws dirt out of the pores

Nourishing rather than drying, skin doesn't feel tight

Daily or as a weekly detox mask

Six ingredients, 60 ml

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Tallow & Charcoal - Cleansing Balm - 60 ml

Tallow & Charcoal Cleansing Balm 60 ml.

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01 / The story

Cleansing with fat.

01, The story
02, Form & figures
03, Ingredients & use
04, What we may say
05, Quality & production
06, Frequently asked questions
Reading time · 5 min

The Tallow & Charcoal Cleansing Balm from Ancestral Cosmetics cleanses the skin in the most natural way: with fat. Oil dissolves oil, so the balm removes make-up, sunscreen, excess sebum and impurities without drying out the skin. Activated charcoal draws dirt out of the pores, and manuka is known for its purifying properties.

Manuka and Captain Cook

Manuka (Leptospermum scoparium) is a New Zealand shrub. In 1769, James Cook's crew brewed tea from its leaves, which is where the English nickname tea tree comes from, although it is a different plant from the Australian tea tree of the well-known oil. Bees make the famous manuka honey from its flowers.

Made in Ireland

Ancestral Cosmetics makes this balm by hand in Ireland, with just six ingredients: tallow, castor oil, activated coconut charcoal and essential oils of manuka, clary sage and rose geranium. It contains no emulsifiers, so you remove it with a warm cloth.

Facts about this product

Massage the balm into dry skin for 30 to 60 seconds and remove it with a warm, damp cloth. As a detox mask, at most once a week, leave on for up to 10 minutes.

Tallow & Charcoal Cleansing Balm

The Tallow & Charcoal Cleansing Balm from Ancestral Cosmetics cleanses the skin in the most natural way: with fat. Oil dissolves oil, so this balm removes make-up, sunscreen, excess sebum and impurities without drying out the skin or affecting its natural barrier. After cleansing, your skin feels clean, soft and balanced rather than tight.

Activated charcoal and manuka

Activated coconut charcoal has an enormous surface area that draws dirt and impurities out of the pores. Together with the essential oils of manuka, clary sage and rose geranium, the balm supports a fresh, clear complexion. Manuka is known for its purifying properties, which makes it a good choice for blemished or oily skin.

Nourishing rather than drying

The base consists of 100% grass-fed Irish beef tallow and castor oil. Beef tallow closely resembles the skin's own sebum and is rich in the fat-soluble vitamins A, D, E and K. This way you cleanse and nourish the skin in one step. Castor oil helps dissolve sebum and make-up and is easy to remove with a warm cloth.

Daily cleansing or weekly detox mask

Daily: massage the balm into dry skin for 30 to 60 seconds and remove it with a warm, damp cloth. Weekly detox mask: leave the balm on for up to 10 minutes for a deeper cleanse of the pores. Afterwards: care for the skin with the Clarifying Cream or the Original Tallow & Honey Balm.

Pure and honest

Just six ingredients, all natural. No emulsifiers, preservatives or synthetic fragrances. Suitable for blemished, oily and combination skin. Made by hand in small batches in Ireland.

About Ancestral Cosmetics

Ancestral Cosmetics was founded by Renata and Mihael, parents of four children, out of a wish to make truly pure skincare products. All products are made by hand in the Irish countryside, with tallow from grass-fed cattle that is carefully rendered in-house.

02 / Form & figures

In figures.

As stated by Ancestral Cosmetics.

6
Ingredients
All natural.
60 s
Massage
Then remove with a warm cloth.
0
Emulsifiers
No preservatives either.
60 ml
Contents
Handmade in Ireland.
Ingredients and use

All ingredients.

Ingredient Origin INCI Role
Beef tallow Grass-fed Irish cattle, rendered in-houseTallow Base of the product
Castor oil -Ricinus Communis Seed Oil Dissolves sebum and make-up
Activated charcoal From coconutCharcoal Powder Draws dirt out of the pores
Essential oils Manuka, clary sage, rose geraniumLeptospermum Scoparium Oil, Salvia Sclarea Oil, Pelargonium Graveolens Oil Scent and purifying

Naturally present in the essential oils: geraniol, citronellol, linalool · use: on dry skin with dry hands, massage for 30 to 60 seconds, remove with a warm cloth; as a mask at most once a week · for external use only, avoid contact with the eyes · contains animal ingredients · contents 60 ml

Product information

How to use it. And everything on the label.

How to use

  1. 1

    Daily use: melt a generous amount onto dry skin and gently massage for 30-60 seconds.

  2. 2

    Place a clean cloth moistened with warm water on your face for 10 seconds and gently wipe away the residue.

  3. 3

    Repeat if necessary.

  4. 4

    Apply only to dry skin with dry hands, preferably in the evening.

  5. 5

    Then follow with the Clarifying Cream or the Original Tallow & Honey Balm.

  6. 6

    As a detox mask (no more than once a week): apply generously to dry skin, massage for 60 seconds and leave on for up to 10 minutes.

  7. 7

    Then place a warm, damp cloth on your face for 60 seconds and wipe away excess oil and impurities with a second cloth.

  8. 8

    Store the jar in a dry, cool place, away from direct sunlight.

Contents
60 ml
Allergens
Naturally present in essential oils: geraniol, citronellol, linalool
Other ingredients
No emulsifiers, preservatives or synthetic fragrances.
Good to know
For external use only; avoid contact with the eyes. Contains animal ingredients and essential oils. Charcoal can stain textiles. Store in a dry, cool place.
Do not exceed the recommended daily dose.
Food supplements should not be used as a substitute for a varied and balanced diet and a healthy lifestyle.
Keep out of the reach of young children.
* RI = reference intake according to European standards.

Reviews

What we may say

Cosmetics, for external use.

Framework
EU 1223/2009
EU 655/2013
Subject
Cosmetics
(external use)

In Europe, skincare falls under the Cosmetics Regulation. There are no health claims for cosmetics as there are for food supplements.

The descriptions on this page come from the manufacturer's product information. If you have a skin condition, consult your GP or dermatologist.

Cosmetics
No health claims
Regulation 1223/2009

This is a cosmetic product for external use.

No health claims apply to cosmetics as they do to food supplements. Descriptions must meet the common criteria for cosmetic claims: truthful, substantiated and fair.

Framework: Regulation (EC) No 1223/2009 and Regulation (EU) No 655/2013.

Professionally reviewed

Read and checked by a fellow professional.

Diederik Jansen

Independent researcher · editorial review

The content of this page has been checked for factual accuracy, from form and dosage to compliance with the European rules on health claims. If you take medication or are in doubt, we always recommend a personal consultation.

The content of this page has been checked for factual accuracy, from form and dosage to compliance with the European rules on health claims. If you take medication or are in doubt, we always recommend a personal consultation.

Reviewed
Oct 2026

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Curator's note
Removing make-up with fat, the way oil dissolves oil.
Selected by Ergomax

Tallow, castor oil and activated charcoal in a six-ingredient cleansing balm.

For external use only; avoid contact with the eyes. Charcoal can stain white towels. Contains essential oils with natural allergens.

About the brand

Ancestral Cosmetics, briefly explained.

Ancestral Cosmetics

Skincare with tallow, made in the Irish countryside.

Ancestral Cosmetics is an Irish family business founded by Renata and Mihael, parents of four children. They make skincare based on tallow from grass-fed Irish cattle, by hand and in small quantities. The brand is separate from Ancestral Supplements.

All products from Ancestral Cosmetics
Quality and production

Made by hand, in small batches.

Ancestral Cosmetics renders the tallow in-house, from the kidney fat of grass-fed Irish cattle, and makes all products by hand in small batches.

Raw material 01
Grass-fed Irish cattle
Kidney fat (suet) from local cattle
The tallow comes from the kidney fat (suet) of grass-fed cattle from the local area, raised without antibiotics or grain-based concentrate feed.
Processing 02
Rendered in-house
In-house, not industrial
Ancestral Cosmetics renders the fat itself, in small quantities. According to the brand, this keeps the scent neutral.
Composition 03
Short ingredient lists
Without synthetic fragrances
The products have short ingredient lists. Scents come from essential oils; some products are completely unscented. Every page lists the full INCI list.
Production 04
Handmade in Ireland
In small quantities
All products are made by hand in the Irish countryside, in small batches.
08 / Frequently asked questions

What you still wanted to know.

Melt a generous amount onto dry skin and massage for 30 to 60 seconds. Then place a clean cloth soaked in warm water on your face for 10 seconds and gently wipe away the residue. Repeat if needed.

Activated coconut charcoal has a large surface area that can bind dirt and sebum. That is also why the balm is grey-black.

Yes, including make-up and sunscreen: oil dissolves oil without drying out your skin. Avoid contact with the eyes.

The essential oils of manuka, clary sage and rose geranium naturally contain geraniol, citronellol and linalool. It contains no emulsifiers, preservatives or synthetic fragrances. The product is not vegan.

Oil dissolves oil. Make-up, sunscreen and skin oil dissolve well with fat, without your skin feeling tight afterwards. You remove the balm with a warm, damp cloth.

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09 / Combines well with

A routine, not a standalone product.

Ancestral Cosmetics recommends the honey balm after the Tallow & Charcoal Cleansing Balm.

Ancestral Cosmetics Tallow & Charcoal Cleansing Balm 60 ml
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Tallow & Honey Balm
Cleanse and care

Cleansing balm and honey balm.

  • Cleansing balm: removes make-up and impurities
  • Honey balm: then nourishes and hydrates
Cosmetic products for external use.
€50,00

Tallow & Charcoal Cleansing Balm €24,00 + Tallow & Honey Balm €26,00