Tallow & Charcoal Cleansing Balm

Ancestral Cosmetics’ mission is to bring back the ancient wisdom of natural beauty, using ingredients that have been trusted for over 5,000 years. The brand emerged from founders Renata and Mihael’s realisation that many food and skincare products poses health risks— with many "natural" cosmetics containing harmful preservatives, toxic mineral oils, hormone-disrupting fragrances, and cheap fillers disguised as natural ingredients. That’s why they decided to do things differently.

They developed products with ingredients that are so natural, they could be eaten. Their core ingredient, beef tallow, is a highly effective natural fat known for its deep moisturising and skin-repairing qualities. The brand also incorporates cold-pressed olive oil, raw local honey, and pure essential oils. With every product free of fillers and unnecessary extras, Ancestral Cosmetics brings you solutions you truly need for optimal skin health and wellness.

With our Healf Curation Process, we do the work for you. Shop with confidence knowing that every item has been tried, tested, and curated for you.

Learn more about each step—Brand Discovery, Expert Validation, and Community Testing—here.

100% Grass-fed Irish Beef Tallow (Tallow), Castor Oil (Ricinus Communis Seed Oil), Activated Coconut Charcoal Powder (Charcoal Powder), Essential oils of Manuka (Leptospermum Scoparium Oil), Clary Sage (Salvia Sclarea), and Rose Geranium (Pelargonium Graveolens)

Naturally occurring in essential oils: Geraniol, Citronellol, Linalool

Shipping

At Healf, we prioritize safe and fast delivery for all our customers. Our carefully selected couriers are Royal Mail and DPD.

UK standard delivery

Enjoy free standard delivery on orders above £50, this option usually requires 2-3 working days. If your order is under £50, this delivery option is available for £3.99.

Next working day

For when you need our products urgently, we offer next working day shipping for £5.99. For orders placed before 12.00, we will ship it the same day to ensure you receive your order the next working day.

International

International deliveries can take 7 working days, and up to 4 weeks. The cost is £22.99 for orders below £50, £49.95 for orders above.

Returns

If for any reason you are not satisfied with your order, we provide free 365-day UK returns for all our customers. To initiate your return, simply contact us at team@healf.com, and we'll send you a return slip and help arrange a collection. The item you return must be sent in the same condition as received and inside the original packaging. Once received, we will notify you via email.

For international returns, we unfortunately do not cover the cost. However, we work with an array of carriers and can offer self-posting returns for customers shopping from outside the UK.

Daily Use:
Massage a generous amount of the balm into dry skin for 30-60 seconds. Wet a clean cloth with warm water, place it over the face for 10 seconds, then gently wipe away residue. Repeat if needed. Apply only to dry skin with dry hands. Use daily, preferably in the evening before applying other skin products.

As a Weekly Detox Mask:
Apply the balm liberally to dry skin and massage for 60 seconds. Leave it on for up to 10 minutes. Wet a clean cloth with warm water and place it over the face for 60 seconds. Wipe off excess oils and impurities with a second cloth. Repeat if necessary.

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