Our story begins with the ancestral lands of the Dakota people, where generations of artisans perfected their craft using traditional methods passed down through centuries. For countless generations, the Dakota Oyate (people) thrived across the whispering prairies, their hands blending wild herbs and sacred tallow under boundless skies. Guided by reverence for the land, their ancient rituals of harmony and healing laid the eternal foundation for Dakhota Prairie’s vision of pure, authentic beauty.

On the sacred grounds of the Prairie Island Reservation, Christopher, a Dakota man, faced his family’s struggles with skin ailments—eczema’s fire on his young son’s skin and fleeting promises of overpriced, synthetic creams for his wife and mother. Inspired by his heritage and a vow to his family, he sought to craft skincare that honors the body’s truth, rooted in the earth’s gentle bounty.

From the resilient heartbeat of the Great Plains, Dakhota Prairie emerged, named for the enduring spirit of the Dakota people and their cherished prairies. Reimagining ancestral traditions, the brand introduced handcrafted, plant-based skincare—infused with grass-fed tallow and prairie botanicals—blending cultural legacy with opulent craftsmanship.

Dakhota Prairie transformed ancient beauty rituals into modern masterpieces, offering pure, ethically sourced products that soothe, restore, and celebrate the skin’s natural rhythm and continue creating pieces that honor our past while embracing the future. Each creation, born from Dakota stewardship and artisanal precision, rejects industry artifice, inviting all to embrace unmasked radiance with soul-stirring luxury.

More than skincare, Dakhota Prairie is a celebration of heritage and a pledge to the next seven generations. With aspirations to uplift communities, the brand stands as a beacon of authenticity, faith, and tradition, transforming daily care into a timeless celebration of Dakota heritage and unparalleled refinement. Today, we continue to honor our Native American heritage through every piece we create and sharing our story with the world.