Lady May Tallow "Classic" Tallow & Beeswax Candle 16oz | 7 Natural Scents | Non-Toxic Clean Burning

A Return to Purity: From Restaurant Kitchen to Clean Living

Lady May Tallow was born from a simple discovery in our restaurant kitchen. While rendering beef fat for cooking, we noticed our hands felt remarkably soft and nourished. But our journey didn't stop there—it opened our eyes to a bigger truth: somewhere along the way, toxic chemicals infiltrated not just our food supply, but our skincare and even our candles.

When Did Candles Become Toxic?

For centuries, our ancestors lit their homes with tallow and beeswax candles—pure, natural, and safe. Then came the industrial revolution. Paraffin wax (a petroleum byproduct) became cheap and abundant. Synthetic fragrances replaced natural essences. Suddenly, the simple act of lighting a candle meant releasing harmful chemicals into the air we breathe.

Just as processed foods replaced whole ingredients in our kitchens, and synthetic chemicals replaced natural botanicals in our skincare, the candle industry traded tradition for profit—at the expense of our health and homes.

Our Classic Collection: 7 Natural Scents

This Classic Tallow & Beeswax Candle represents our stand against the chemical invasion. We've returned to the methods our grandmothers knew, using only ingredients you can recognize and trust. Choose from seven beautiful scent options, each crafted with natural essences—never synthetic fragrances:

• Vanilla – Warm, comforting sweetness that creates instant coziness
• Lavender – Calming floral notes perfect for relaxation and unwinding
• Rose – Elegant, romantic fragrance that feels luxurious and timeless
• Citronella – Fresh, lemony scent ideal for outdoor gatherings
• Ocean Breeze – Clean, refreshing aroma that brings the coast to your home
• Gardenia – Rich, creamy floral scent that's sophisticated and inviting
• Unscented – Pure tallow and beeswax for those who prefer fragrance-free

What Makes Our Classic Candles Different

• Premium Beef Tallow & Pure Beeswax: Traditional blend that burns clean with minimal soot or smoke—no petroleum derivatives
• Natural Essences Only: Real botanical extracts, not synthetic vanillin, phthalate-laden fragrances, or artificial scents
• 16oz Generous Size: 60-80 hours of clean-burning light and warmth
• Zero Paraffin: No petroleum byproducts releasing toxins into your home
• No Synthetic Fragrances: Free from phthalates, parabens, and hormone disruptors
• Clean Air: Produces negative ions that may help purify rather than pollute
• Hand-Poured in Small Batches: Each candle crafted with care in the USA
• Restaurant-Quality Standards: The same attention to ingredients we brought to our kitchen

Why Tallow & Beeswax Matter

Our restaurant background taught us that ingredients are everything. When we started researching candles, we were shocked to learn that most commercial candles are made with paraffin—a petroleum waste product that releases benzene, toluene, and other carcinogens when burned. Synthetic fragrances add another layer of toxicity, often containing phthalates linked to hormone disruption.

Grass-fed beef tallow and pure beeswax offer a completely different experience. They burn clean, release no harmful chemicals, and actually produce negative ions that can help purify the air. This isn't just a candle—it's a return to the way things should be.

Breaking Free from the Chemical Industry

The same companies that filled our food with preservatives, our skincare with synthetic fragrances, and our cleaning products with harsh chemicals also transformed candles from simple, natural light sources into toxic air pollutants. We're part of a growing movement rejecting this chemical invasion and returning to traditional, pure ingredients.

Every time you light one of our Classic candles, you're choosing health over convenience, tradition over trends, and purity over profit.

Find Your Perfect Scent

For Relaxation: Lavender, Vanilla
For Romance: Rose, Gardenia
For Freshness: Ocean Breeze, Citronella
For Purity: Unscented

Burn Time & Care Instructions

Burn Time: Approximately 60-80 hours of clean, non-toxic light

First Burn: Allow the wax pool to reach the edges (2-3 hours) to prevent tunneling

Wick Care: Trim to 1/4 inch before each use for optimal burn and minimal smoke

Safety: Never leave burning candle unattended. Keep away from drafts, children, and pets

Perfect For

• Anyone committed to reducing toxic chemicals in their home
• People with chemical sensitivities, asthma, or allergies
• Eco-conscious families seeking non-toxic alternatives
• Those who appreciate traditional crafts and pure ingredients
• Gift-givers who care about health and wellness
• Anyone creating a clean, toxin-free living environment
• Scent lovers who want natural fragrance options

From Our Kitchen to Your Clean Home

Every Lady May candle carries our journey from restaurant to clean living advocate. We source only grass-fed tallow and work with local beekeepers for pure beeswax. Each candle is hand-poured in small batches, ensuring quality, purity, and the personal touch that makes our products special.

We've seen how toxic chemicals infiltrated every industry—food, skincare, candles, and beyond. Our mission is simple: return to the pure, natural ingredients our ancestors trusted, and help you create a healthier home, one candle at a time.

Light a piece of history. Reject the chemical invasion. Experience the warm glow of our Classic Collection—seven beautiful scents made the way our grandmothers knew, with pure, natural ingredients and zero compromise.