Founded by Kellie Martin, Earth Elements Soapworks is a Baltimore skincare maker shaped by her great-grandmother’s tradition of handcrafted soap and a holistic lifestyle. Martin created the company after seeking safer, effective care for her own acne-prone, sensitive skin, and its plant-based formulations are developed with all skin types in mind.
Urban Pulse LLCUrban Pulse began in 2013 when founder and CEO Danielle Hawks started making natural skincare and candles as alternatives to the chemical-filled products she found elsewhere. Today, the Maryland-based company produces small-batch wellness goods in house, using plant-based ingredients and essential oils for people seeking gentler daily routines that support skin and peace of mind.
The Loving Essence, LLCThe Loving Essence, LLC handcrafts natural bath and body products in Clarksburg, Maryland, with plant-based soaps at the heart of its collection. Its small-batch range also includes nourishing oils, body butters and lip balms, including a multi-use oil designed for skin, hair and nails. The company’s handmade soaps are cut individually and often built around ingredients such as aloe vera juice, mango butter and calendula.CLARKSBURG, MD
RareGlo Organic Shea ProductsFrom Gaithersburg, RareGlo Organic Shea Products makes small-batch, vegan plant-based skincare and haircare, led by Rhonda Walters after more than 40 years in the beauty business. Her whipped shea butter blends and serums grew out of personal skin issues and training in aromatherapy and holistic beauty, with products designed for nourishing skin, hair and nails without harsh commercial ingredients.GAITHERSBURG, MD
Eve's Body FuzionsBorn from a daughter’s effort to help her mother’s severe dry skin, Eve’s Body Fuzions is a women-owned local business making organic and natural skincare, including handmade solid lotion bars and body frostings. Its formulations use nutrient-rich oils, butters and herbs while avoiding synthetic dyes, petroleum, parabens and mineral oil. The Waldorf, Maryland company also emphasizes zero-waste practices through eco-friendly packaging and refill programs.