18th Street Soap Company
Omaha, NE18th Street Soap Company is a small-batch soap maker based in Omaha and Lincoln, Nebraska, creating authentic Castile olive oil-based soaps using simple, …
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Shore Soap Co.
Newport, RIShore Soap Co. is a family-owned bath and body brand established in 2013 by husband-and-wife duo Jake and Steph Kopper in Newport, Rhode Island. Drawing …
Santa Fe Soap Ranch
Santa Fe, NMSanta Fe Soap Ranch is a family-owned natural soap and bath company based in Santa Fe, New Mexico, founded by Liz and Mike after a deeply personal journey to …
Rafter M Farm and Dairy
Kasilof, AKRafter M Farm and Dairy is a small, family-owned 40-acre farm located on the north side of Cohoe on the Kenai Peninsula in Kasilof, Alaska. Operated by Travis …
Maine Mountain Soap & Candle Co.
Greenville, MEMaine Mountain Soap & Candle Co. is a small, independently owned company based in the quiet town of Greenville on the shores of Moosehead Lake, Maine. Founded …
Little Seed Farm
Lebanon, TNLittle Seed Farm creates chemical-free, safe and nourishing skincare from their solar-powered farm in rural Tennessee, featuring handcrafted soaps and body care …
Nefertem Naturals
Park Forest, ILNefertem Naturals is the original tallow skincare brand—making tallow products since before it was trendy. Founded by Brittany in 2012, Nefertem has helped make …
Bend Soap Company
Bend, ORBend Soap Company was created by parents on a mission to find safe, natural products to help soothe their son's eczema. Using fresh goat milk and simple …
Chagrin Valley Soap & Salve
Chagrin Falls, OHChagrin Valley Soap & Salve is a small family-owned company that began in Ida's kitchen in 2001. Questioning synthetic ingredients in commercial products, Ida …
Sappo Hill
Ashland, ORSappo Hill has been crafting simple, natural glycerin soaps in Ashland, Oregon since 1947. Their traditional soapmaking methods and minimal ingredient lists …
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