Founded in 2011 by Bill Glaab and Courtney Apple, Hand in Hand Soap makes personal-care products designed to pair everyday cleaning with global giving. Its Buy One, Give Back program donates soap and clean water to children in need with every purchase, while the company also emphasizes palm-oil-free formulas and infinitely recyclable aluminum packaging. Partnerships in Haiti and Cambodia extend that mission through clean-water wells and the recycling and redistribution of hotel soap.
VIVO Natural Products, IncVIVO Natural Products makes fine bar soaps in the United States from high-quality, all-natural ingredients, including unprocessed shea butter sourced from a cooperative of women farmers in Togo, West Africa. Its ergonomically circular bars use biodegradable ingredients and recyclable packaging, tying everyday personal care to a social-business mission of creating opportunity for entrepreneurs in developing countries.PORT JEFFERSON STATION, NY
SoapplySoapply makes natural liquid hand soap, hand-wash refills, gift sets, and refillable glass soap bottles. Its soap is crafted in Middlebury, Vermont using organic oils and is sold with a donation supporting water, sanitation, and hygiene initiatives.NEW YORK, NY
Soul SoapSoul Soap is Alex’s Larchmont, New York small business, founded around the belief that commerce can strengthen a community. Its handcrafted bars carry original, haiku-style messages intended to create a moment of reflection, while at least 5% of production is directed to local charity.