These lather-rich bar soaps from Juniper Ridge come in a whole host of woodsy scents, all of which are great. Our fave, Siskiyou Cedar, is made with an infusion of live cedar from NorCal's Siskiyou Mountains. But even though Juniper Ridge soaps are crafted from live ingredients gathered from the western wilderness, no plants are killed in the process. And the company's commitment to......read more
Made from natural ingredients, Portland General Store's personal care products harken back to a time when things were made in small batches, by hand. This old-fashioned wet shave soap is one of our PGS faves. With a slight, masculine scent of whiskey, the soap is blended with bentonite clay, a powerful healing clay that absorbs oils and toxins from the skin, providing a natural and luxurious wet......read more
Perennial SHFT fave Portland General Store makes finely crafted, sustainable bathroom products using no fragrance oils or chemical additives. The company's rough-cut Turkish Fig Bar Soap features rhassoul clay, which has been used in beauty and body care since ancient times. With a subtly sweet scent, the clay-enriched soap helps to reduce dryness and flakiness, while......read more
When the Deepwater Horizon spill happened over a year ago, Tippy Tippens (what a name!) was determined to help restore the Gulf Coast ecosystem to its natural state. After traveling to New Orleans, the Brooklyn designer launched BirdProject, a line of glycerin-based, bird-shaped soaps that each contain a ceramic keepsake within. In Tippens' words: Through the daily act of washing,......read more
Let's get this straight. Soaps that smell like spice, or musk, or -- god forbid -- cucumber, have no business in a real man's bathroom. Duke Cannon's bullshit-free Big Ass Brick Of Soap is soap stripped down to its bare essence. Designed as an homage to the rugged, brick-style soap used by GIs during the Korean War (and manufactured in the same Memphis, TN plant that made......read more
From Vancouver's Old Faithful Shop comes Staples & Sundries, a line of natural soaps informed by the history and environment of Western Canada, with vintage-feeling packaging was designed by Ptarmak design house in Austin, TX. With a fresh and lively scent, the Alberta Wild Rose soap pays homage to the wildflower that blankets much of the province through the summer. Other curiously named......read more
Using the "one-for-one" charitable business model made famous by Tom's Shoes, Florida-based Bare Earth offers vital assistance to some of the people who need it most: war refugees in South Sudan. For each sale of the organic, chemical-free soap bars, the company delivers the same dollar-value proceeds overseas. That money is used to buy soap from local manufacturers and distribute it in refugee......read more
A former ER doctor, Sarah Villafranco started Osmia Organics ("osmia" means "sense of smell") after taking a soap making class. Inspired to learn more and explore her interest in chemistry, Sarah set out to make her own organic skin care products using only the best ingredients. The brand is gaining lots of attention for its organic soaps, made with food-grade oils and scented with botanical......read more
There are limitless ways to conserve fresh water resources, but none are more fun than sharing the shower with that special someone. Save Water Soap promotes dual showering with a fun and friendly daily reminder to limit your water use. Made with all-natural ingredients including organic aloe vera, the bar delivers a sugary grapefruit fragrance that is likely to lead to more shared showers in the......read more
Wary Meyers soaps and candles is one of the latest endeavors from artist/designer couple Linda and John Meyers. Their strong affinity for 60s and 70s design can be felt in the nostalgic and whimsical design of their very small batch glycerin soaps and hand poured candles, all made in Maine. We love the striking look of these soaps, sure to make bath time a pleasure and any sink side cute.......read more