VIVO 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.
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
Windward BeautyRooted in the Caribbean heritage of St. Vincent and the Grenadines and Barbados, Windward Beauty makes handcrafted natural soaps and body-care products. Founder Regina Clarke began exploring plant-based ingredients after encountering persistent skin issues, and the brand now pairs that personal hands-on approach with recyclable or biodegradable packaging for most products.BROOKLYN, NY
Hand in Hand SoapFounded 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.PHILADELPHIA, PA