Soul 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.
T&J Handcrafted SoapFrom a boutique in historic Troy, T&J Handcrafted Soap makes small-batch artisan cold-process soaps completely from scratch, along with complementary body-care goods and hand-poured soy candles. Theresa Van Duyne began making soap nearly two decades ago and opened the shop 14 years ago, bringing her background in fine art and high-school art education to bars that pair playful designs with carefully chosen materials. The shop also showcases handcrafted goods by local artists and regularly creates soaps with locally made beer, wine, and tea.TROY, NY
SoapyFluffsSoapyFluffs makes grass-fed tallow soaps and other small-batch body-care goods by hand in Hamilton, Ohio. Each bar is hand-poured, cut and cured for at least two weeks, using a traditional process the company chose after finding commercial soaps too drying and irritating. The mission extends beyond the studio: 3% of every order supports Wolf Creek Habitat & Rescue, a USDA-licensed wolf sanctuary in Brookville, Indiana.HAMILTON, OH
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.