About Us

We are a local bath & body essentials and custom crafts business located in Pembroke, MA. on the beautiful South Shore. We specialize in creating small batch natural and nourishing products for everyday use that promote healthy skin. Our products are gentle and formulated for all skin types. We use only premium ingredients that are sustainably and ethically sourced. In addition, other product ingredients that we use in making our products are purchased from sources that are never tested on animals. We use only premium skin-safe oils, fragrances, and additives. Occasionally, we purchase local ingredients for our products to support our fellow small business owners. We thoroughly research every ingredient that goes into each product. We also test each product from every batch for quality assurance. We take pride in our work and strive to create only the best quality products for our customers. We are passionate about every product we create, and we are very excited to be sharing these amazing products with our local communities and abroad.

Our inspiration: The Founder of South Shore Custom Soaps has spent over two decades researching product ingredients, the affects certain chemicals used in many commercial products have on the skin, as well  as reading labels, researching product contents, and experimenting with ingredients to get to a better understanding of how ingredients affect skin health and overall wellness. The founder has also done extensive research and studies on how nature and the power of plants are truly beneficial and play a key role in overall skin health. That’s why she decided to embark on this journey, to create high-quality, handmade and custom crafted nourishing, beautiful products that incorporate the power of plants and nutrient-rich ingredients in each product for overall skin health.

The Founder's Journey
Retail Roots: Began with a long career working in retail environments, which included the beauty and bath & body products industry.
Ingredient Research: Shifted focus to reading labels and studying how synthetic components and harmful chemicals found in many commercial bath & beauty products negatively affect overall skin health.
Long-Term Experimentation: Has done extensive research for over two decades on product ingredients and additives.

Crafting Local Goods
Small-Batch Production: Every bar is individually made, hand-cut, hand-stamped, and labeled right in Pembroke, MA. 
Natural Ingredients: Focuses on skin-soothing components like colloidal oatmeal, raw honey, goat milk, mango butter, cocoa butter, coconut milk, nourishing shea butter, plant oils, and specialty oils.
Market Presence: Frequently sets up local pop-ups and stands at regional events, including local Farmers Markets and vendor & craft fairs throughout the South Shore. This business also offers shipping options within the US and Canada on all online purchases.