How This Journey Started
It started with a simple question: “What’s actually in the soap we’re using?” And, like most good adventures, that question led to a rabbit hole of learning, experimenting, and probably more soap on the counter than anyone expected.
We wanted to get back to the basics and create a true handcrafted soap made with traditional ingredients—without relying on detergent-based cleansers. So we started learning the art of soapmaking, testing recipes, and finding the perfect balance of fats, oils, butters, milk, honey, and natural clays.
There were batches that turned out beautifully, and there were batches that taught us some very important lessons (including that soapmaking is part science, part patience, and part “don’t touch that mold until it’s ready”).
Over time, we found the blend we loved—a recipe that brings together carefully chosen ingredients to create a beautiful bar of handcrafted soap. Each batch is made with care, a little creativity, and a whole lot of appreciation for the traditional craft of soapmaking.
While we honor the old-fashioned methods that started it all, we add our own modern-day flair with unique blends, beautiful colors, and creative touches that make each bar feel both timeless and fresh. It’s the best of both worlds—traditional soapmaking with a little personality added in.
What are our Soap ingredients for:
Together, this carefully chosen blend creates a beautiful hand crafted bar with creamy lather, lasting durability, and the unique character that makes every batch special.
🐄 Tallow – The foundation of the bar! It creates a hard, long-lasting soap with a rich, creamy lather.
🫒 Olive Oil – Adds to a smooth, mild bar and contributes to a creamy, balanced lather.
🥥 Coconut Oil – The bubble maker! It helps create a hard bar with plenty of fluffy lather and contributes to the soap's cleansing properties.
🌰 Shea Butter – Adds richness to the recipe and contributes to a creamy, luxurious lather.
🌿 Castor Oil – The lather booster! It helps create a stable, creamy foam that makes bubbles last longer.
🎨 Clays – Nature's color palette! Used to create beautiful earthy shades and add a smooth, silky feel to the finished bar.
Hi! I'm Ashley—the soap maker, scent mixer, ingredient tester, label wrangler, and the person who still gets excited every time a fresh batch comes out of the mold.
Around here, soap isn't mass-produced—it's handcrafted one small batch at a time. Some recipes come together exactly as planned... others surprise me in the best way. (Turns out that's where some of the favorites are born.)
At Berry & Co. Tallow Soaps, every batch is handcrafted using thoughtfully selected ingredients, including tallow, locally sourced goat milk, honey, and beeswax. Whether you enjoy the simplicity of essential oils or the endless variety that quality fragrance oils offer, there's something here for you. I carefully choose fragrance oils from reputable suppliers that are formulated specifically for bath and body products, and selected with quality and safety in mind.
Beyond handcrafted soaps, you'll also find lip balms, solid dish soap, and other handmade products created with the same attention to detail that goes into every batch.
I believe shopping should feel personal. You're not buying from a giant warehouse—you're supporting a small business where every recipe is mixed by hand, every bar is poured with care, and every order is packed by the same person who made it.
So take a look around, find a scent that makes you smile, and if you ever have a question—or just want to say, "Hey, can you set aside a couple bars for me?"—send me a message. I love hearing from my customers.