Tallow Products
Hand-poured on the farm.
At Back Forty Beef, we’re passionate about more than just providing home-raised beef for your family dinners. Now, you can bring a touch of our farm into your home and skincare routine with our handcrafted Back Forty Candles and Tallow Balms.
Why Choose Tallow for Your Skin?
Tallow is remarkably similar to the natural oils in our skin, allowing it to deeply moisturize and nourish without clogging pores. Packed with skin-loving nutrients like vitamins A, D, K2, E, B12, and Choline, it offers exceptional hydration and anti-inflammatory properties.
Key Benefits of Tallow Balms:
Gentle & Non-Greasy: Quickly absorbs, leaving no oily residue.
Deep Hydration: Locks in moisture for soft, smooth skin.
Sensitive Skin-Friendly: Free of synthetic fragrances and harsh chemicals.
Versatile Use: Perfect for face, body, hands, and dry areas like elbows and knees.
Why Choose Tallow Candles and Wax Melts?
For centuries, beef tallow has been a trusted, natural choice for candles. Today, however, many store-bought candles are made with synthetic paraffin wax, often containing unnecessary chemicals. Each of our candles and wax melts are hand-poured on our South Dakota farm using beef tallow from our own cattle. As proud soybean farmers, we combine our tallow with soy wax from American-grown soybeans.
Our candles and wax melts are made with simple, natural ingredients: beef tallow, soy wax, essential oils, and high-quality fragrances. No synthetic additives—just pure, farm-to-home goodness for a cleaner, healthier burn.
Candle-Burning Tips for Longevity:
Allow a full melt pool to form during each burn for an even, clean finish.
Trim the wick to 1/4 inch before each use to prevent soot and ensure an even burn.
Limit burns to 3-4 hours at a time and never leave candles unsupervised.
Reuse your jar! Clean it after use and repurpose it for years to come.
Shipping Information
All candles and body balms ship via USPS First Class Mail. Orders are processed and shipped on Mondays or Tuesdays unless otherwise arranged.
Bring the heart of our farm to your home with Back Forty Candles and Tallow Balms—products designed to care for your family, your home, and your skin.
Disclaimer: Each candle is hand-poured meaning there may be variations in the amount, look and texture of the wax, making each candle its own unique item.
Caution: Failure to follow instructions could result in fire hazard, injury, or smoke damage. Keep wax free of matches, wick trimmings, or other flammable materials. Keep wick centered & trimmed to 1/4 in. to prevent smoking & soot build up on container or other items. Burn only on a stable heat-resistant surface for not more than 4 hours at a time. Keep out of drafts. Discontinue use when only 1/2 in. of wax remains in the bottom. Do not move candle while burning or if the wax is hot. Keep out of reach of children and pets. Never leave a burning candle unattended.