From Farm to Bath: The Journey of Our Handmade Soaps
There’s something almost magical about a bar of handmade soap. It’s more than just something that cleans — it carries a story.
At MAPS Natural Market, that story begins right here on the farm — early mornings with the goats, the smell of fresh hay, and the gentle hum of everyday life. Each bar of soap starts long before it ever reaches your hands, crafted with care from ingredients we know and trust.
From Our Farm, With Love
Our soaps begin with creamy goat milk, fresh from our happy, well-loved herd. Goat milk is naturally rich in vitamins and gentle lactic acids that help soften and nourish skin. Combined with our locally sourced, rendered tallow — a time-honored ingredient used for centuries — it creates a soap that’s both deeply moisturizing and long-lasting.
Every ingredient we use has a purpose. We grow calendula and yarrow right here on the farm, infusing their golden petals and healing power into the oils we use. These natural botanicals bring soothing benefits for dry or sensitive skin, turning each bar into a small act of care.
The Old-Fashioned Way
We believe in keeping things simple. Our soaps are made using the traditional cold-process method — hand-poured, hand-cut, and left to cure slowly over several weeks. This patient process preserves the natural goodness of the oils and creates a creamy, rich lather that’s gentle on your skin.
There’s no rushing it, and we wouldn’t have it any other way. Each bar is unique, with the little swirls and marks that come from real hands and real craftsmanship — not machines.
Pure Ingredients, Honest Fragrance
Some of our soaps are scented with pure essential oils like lavender, frankincense, or patchouli. Others use carefully chosen fragrance oils from trusted companies. We’ve done our research to find high-quality options that meet our standards because we know some people love a stronger-smelling bar.
During the soapmaking process — called saponification — any impurities in those fragrances are neutralized, leaving behind only the safe, finished scent. The result is a balance of natural ingredients and delightful aromas that make each shower or bath a moment to look forward to.
Small Batch, Big Heart
No two batches are exactly the same, and that’s part of what makes them special. Each one reflects the rhythm of farm life — the changing seasons, the fresh herbs in bloom, the work of our hands.
We don’t mass-produce or cut corners. Every bar of soap represents care, patience, and a belief that skincare should come from ingredients you can pronounce — and trust.
From Farm to Bath
“From farm to bath” isn’t just a tagline — it’s our promise. It’s the connection between the land, the animals, the plants, and the people who use what we make. When you hold a bar of our soap, you’re holding a little piece of that story — one rooted in simplicity, honesty, and the beauty of nature.
Your skin deserves something real. Explore our collection of goat milk and tallow soaps, and bring a touch of the farm into your daily routine.