Phillip 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.
Regent Park NaturalsRegent Park Naturals makes small-batch handcrafted soaps in Murrysville, Pennsylvania, pairing Appalachian wildcrafted botanicals with Eastern European family recipes. Founded by an archaeologist turned artisan soapmaker, the company is known for its functional Poison Ivy Soap and its distinctive pierogi- and cabbage-shaped gifts that celebrate Polish, Slovak, and Ukrainian heritage. Its soaps are made with traditional cold-process methods and natural glycerin, with designs that connect local Pennsylvania landscapes to Old World traditions.MURRYSVILLE, PA
The Loving Essence, LLCThe 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.CLARKSBURG, MD
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
Bearsville Soap CompanyBorn in a Bearsville, New York kitchen more than a decade ago, Bearsville Soap Company makes small-batch cold-process soap and natural men’s grooming goods. Its old-world method keeps glycerin in the bar, while the company’s “one bar at a time” approach centers hands-on workmanship and real, plant-based ingredients. The line is made in the USA and includes distinctive scents such as Pale Santal and Draft No. 6.BEARSVILLE, NY