Shea Gotta Have It handcrafts whipped and scented shea-butter body soufflés, transforming raw shea butter into aromatic skincare through a closely overseen preparation and packaging process. Inspired by shea butter since the 1990s, the company’s maker developed its whip and technique through years of research and development, using all-natural ingredients without harsh chemicals or preservatives. Every jar is personally supervised from raw-butter selection through packaging.
Hamlin ApothecaryHandmade in Harlem, Hamlin Apothecary creates all-natural whipped body butter by infusing moisturizing butters and oils with botanicals. Mommy-owned, made and operated, the brand grew from founder Terri Freeman’s search for cleaner body care during pregnancy and draws inspiration from her great-great-grandfather’s Hamlin Drugs, founded in Raleigh in 1904. Its products are produced in micro-batches, with aromatherapy-based scents and carefully sourced, food-grade-or-better raw ingredients.
Shayba NaturalsFrom East Stroudsburg, Shayba Naturals makes shea butter-based skincare and bath-and-body products centered on mechanically extracted shea sourced from African communities. Its formulations use certified organic botanical ingredients, while its supply chain relies especially on women-led cooperatives in northern Ghana and supports community investments in education, healthcare, and infrastructure. The brand also emphasizes recyclable or biodegradable packaging and avoids solvents, parabens, sulfates, and other harsh additives.EAST STROUDSBURG, PA
Sugartown SoapsSugartown Soaps manufactures handcrafted, cold-processed soap using 100% natural ingredients. The company sources high-quality ingredients to create skin-loving products that do not strip natural oils, producing soaps in small batches to ensure uniqueness. The products are palm oil free.
Soapsation BathtiqueSoapsation Bathtique is a handmade personal-care business centered on pampering the skin with nature-inspired scents and nourishing ingredients. It creates small-batch bath and body products for people seeking a more indulgent way to care for themselves or give a thoughtful gift.