Harvest Hills Skin Care makes handcrafted goat-milk soaps and natural skin-care products from fresh milk produced by its dairy goats in Wooster, Ohio. The business began making goat-milk skin care in 2000 and still prepares its products from scratch in small batches, using simple ingredients and essential oils rather than synthetic fragrances. Its packaging choices also reflect an effort to reduce waste, with plastic-free soap wrapping and recyclable containers for creams and lotions.
Alpine MadeFrom a certified organic goat farm in western New York, Alpine Made turns its fresh raw goat’s milk into handcrafted soaps and skincare products. Founded by Kerry Planck in 2011, the company grew from her family’s farm-based soapmaking into a line of more than 60 products, including goat milk lotions, creams, and lip balms. Its Wales, N.Y., operation pairs small-business manufacturing with sustainable farming practices such as solar-powered systems and wildlife-friendly pastures.SOUTH WALES, NY
Fresh & FancyMade with love in Millington, Maryland, Fresh & Fancy is a small family business that handcrafts goat milk soaps and lotions from natural ingredients. The company taught itself the craft through research and trial and error after an economic downturn brought its construction work to a halt, and it now puts generous amounts of goat milk into every batch. Its products are made in a range of scents, with customers reporting benefits for dry and sensitive skin.MILLINGTON, MD
Becky’s Buckeye NaturalsFrom Troy, Ohio, Becky’s Buckeye Naturals makes handmade skincare and body-care products in small batches using natural ingredients, including locally sourced materials whenever possible. The shop is especially distinctive for its solid shampoo bars and simple Bastille soap, made with saponified oils, shea butter, and essential oils. Its products are sold across the United States and at area farmers markets.
Bo's BodyworksBo’s Bodyworks makes all-natural skin-care products, including handcrafted soap bars and body-care products. The company sells through retailers and at shows and events, offering its products directly to customers as well as online.