The 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.
Wild Mountain Soap CompanyPhillip and Mary, two West Virginia artisans, created Wild Mountain Soap Company in the rugged Appalachian hills to bring mountain character to everyday skincare. The company makes small-batch, handcrafted bath and body goods with simple natural ingredients, including soaps cured for four to six weeks before they are ready to use.FAYETTEVILLE, WV
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
Juss Rite CreationsJuss Rite Creations is a family-owned Maryland business that grew from founder’s daughter Nyomie’s interest in making body care products. What began in a family kitchen has become a small-batch maker of natural self-care goods for people seeking gentle, everyday care, with products also offered at local Maryland and DMV pop-up events.GAITHERSBURG, MD
Blended by HerBlended by Her is a woman-owned, 100% all-natural, plant-based soap company that hand-makes soaps, body oils, scrubs, candles, and fragrances. Its products use blended natural oils and therapeutic-grade essential oils, with the company serving skincare and home-wellness customers.