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Perfect for diving into the dead of winter, we’ve got Dakota Tallow to keep your skin taken care of! We weren’t familiar with Tallow until we shopped at their booth at a craft market and it’s been a game-changer for so many people! Learn more about the makers and their handcrafted small business out of Kindred, ND
Tell us a bit about yourself.
We are a busy family of six from rural Kindred, ND! Heather loves to cook/ bake, read, and homeschool our four children. Heather is originally from rural Linton, ND. Tim is an architect at RDO. He loves to spend time with his family, do DIY projects, and officiate high school wrestling in the winter. Tim is originally from Elk Point, SD.
We are a busy family of six from rural Kindred, ND! Heather loves to cook/ bake, read, and homeschool our four children. Heather is originally from rural Linton, ND. Tim is an architect at RDO. He loves to spend time with his family, do DIY projects, and officiate high school wrestling in the winter. Tim is originally from Elk Point, SD.
Describe what type of products you make under Dakota Tallow Skin Care.
We create unique, 100% all-natural, handcrafted tallow body care products. We offer face creams, sunscreen, hand creams, eczema creams/butters, body butters, lotion bars, moisturizing sugar scrubs, lip balms, re-mineralizing tooth powders, and other new products are coming soon. All of our products, if scented, use only high-quality organic, therapeutic-grade essential oils.
Tell us how you got started with your business?
After suffering from eczema on my hands for over 10 years, I was determined to find some relief. Prescription and over-the-counter products were causing serious steroid addictions and I wasn’t finding any relief—until tallow. After discovering tallow, the terrible eczema on my hand started to get so much better and my hand was not as inflamed and irritated. The itch was going away. Additionally, since the tallow was on my hands, I would touch my face and I noticed my blemishes were starting to heal and my complexion was improving. I made some tallow products for family and friends to try and they loved them! For two years, I was selling only to family and close friends and they continued to ask for more. So, by accident, Dakota Tallow was born!
Can you tell us more about the benefits of tallow?
Tallow is comprised of fat-soluble vitamins A, D, E, and K which is the same makeup as our skin—naturally making it extremely skin-compatible. Tallow can benefit those suffering from skin ailments such as eczema, rosacea, stretch marks, sun spots, burns, and other skin irritations. Tallow’s mineral properties help to restore collagen and elasticity in the skin, as well.
What is something that would surprise people about working with tallow?
Tallow is one of the most skin-compatible moisturizers that nature gave us.
What is your personal favorite item or piece you’ve created so far?
Our family can’t go without the Belly Butter and the Frankincense & Lavender Rosehip Face Cream.
What is your personal favorite item or piece you’ve created so far?
Trial and error along with our passion for creating something new and exciting
What is something you’ve enjoyed the most about doing this handcrafted business?
The people that we meet at the Pride of Dakota Showcases and the Red River Market along with the positive feedback that we receive from being able to help people with their skin in a more natural way!
What is the most challenging thing?
Trying to keep everything organized.
Where can people find your work?
On our website DakotaTallow.com or locally in the F-M area at SCHEELS Home & Hardware, MinnDak Market, and Prairie Naturopathic Doctors. We also have several other retailers throughout ND.
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