As we’ve all gained familiarity with social distancing guidelines and mask wearing, let us not lose sight of the OTHER proven, effective way to prevent the spread of germs: handwashing.
[Need to pick up a few more masks? We’ve put together a list of places to buy Pittsburgh-made masks online.]
Read on for a way to support local makers and pick up some Pittsburgh made soap.
Do I need antibacterial soap? Nope.
Good news for local soap. According to the CDC, you do not need to use antibacterial soap to get your hands clean. Per the CDC website:
“To date, studies have shown that there is no added health benefit for consumers (this does not include professionals in the healthcare setting) using soaps containing antibacterial ingredients compared with using plain soap”
Pittsburgh Soap Shops
Here is a list of local soap makers with storefronts. All of these soaps are also available for purchase online.
Lovette Sundries // Wilkinsburg
- Shop online (curbside pickup is available). The Lovett Sundries storefront is closed due to COVID-19.
- Good to know: Lovett Sundries also makes laundry and dish powder.
- Follow: Lovett Sundries on Facebook | IG: @
P Square Scents // Bellevue
- Shop online via Etsy, shop the P Square Scents website or visit their store in Bellevue.
- Don’t miss: The Ouija Board soap and we love the gummy bear soaps. A sweet way to get your hands clean.
- Follow: P Squared Scents on Facebook | IG: @PSquareScents
Pip & Lola’s // Homestead
- Shop online via Etsy, shop the Pip & Lola’s website or visit the Pip and Lola’s store in Homestead.
- Good to know: Check out Pip and Lola’s suspended soap program and pay it forward with a bar of soap. [Take a listen to Ep. 28 of our podcast to hear more about the suspended soap program]
- Follow: Pip and Lola’s on Facebook | IG: @pipandlola
Apothecary Muse // Point Breeze
- Shop online via Etsy or shop the Apothecary Muse website and pick up from the Apothecary Muse pickup window or purchase from one of the many local stores carrying their soaps.
- Good to know: You can replace your Tide pen with a local option. Check out their Laundry Stain Stick, an all-natural soap for your clothes.
- Follow: Apothecary Muse on Facebook | IG: @apothecarymuse
Buttercup and Thistle // Venetia
- Shop online or at their store in Venetia.
- Good to know: Buttercup and Thistle also makes a Chocolate Orange Truffle lip balm.
- Follow: The Buttercup and Thistle Soap Shop on Facebook | IG: @buttercupthistlepgh
Simply You Soap & Candle // Elizabeth
- Shop online or pick up at their store in Elizabeth, PA.
- Don’t miss: Order the Black Raspberry Vanilla soap (it’s made with dark rum).
- Follow: Simply You Soap & Candle Co Facebook Page
Shop online for more made-in-Pittsburgh soap
While these soap makers don’t have a storefront, you can buy their soap online and you can find many of these soap makers at local farmers markets.
- Shop online or find Arbor House Soaps at love, Pittsburgh
- Don’t miss: Arbor House’s river rock soaps come in a range of colors.
- Follow: Arbor House Soaps Facebook Page | IG: @arborhousesoaps
Third Day Soaps Garden // https://www.etsy.com/shop/Thirddaysoapsgarden
- Shop online
- Good to know: Cynthia L. Hill has been making all-natural soap and beauty products for over a decade.
- Follow: Third Day Soaps Garden on Facebook
- Shop online and at several local farmers markets
- Good to know: The Black and Gold soap is the perfect gift for any Pittsburgh lover.
- Follow: Up in Suds on Facebook | IG: @UpInSuds
- Shop online via Etsy
- Don’t miss: Sea sponge soap, the sponge is part of the soap.
- Follow: Island Fresh Skincare Facebook page | IG: @IslandFreshSkinCare
- Shop online
- Good to know: Check out the herbal Egyptian shampoo bar.
- Follow: Pure Rose Organics on Facebook | IG: @PureRoseOrganics
- Shop online or look for Regent Park Naturals at local farmers markets
- Good to know: Don’t miss the pierogi on a rope soap.
- Follow: Regent Park Naturals Facebook Page | IG: @regentparknaturals
- Shop online
- Good to know: Ash Grove Soaps offers workshops on soap making.
- Follow: Ash Grove Soaps Facebook Page
- Shop online or find the Sewickley Soap Co at one of Bloomfield’s Saturday Markets
- Good to know: Sewickley Soap donates 2.5% of sales back to nonprofits.
- Follow: Sewickley Soap Facebook Page | IG: @SewickleySoapCo
- Shop online
- Good to know: All of the soaps are vegan and don’t miss the disco ball bath bomb.
- Follow: Hip Modern Soap Co Facebook Page | IG: @hipmodernsoap
- Shop online
- Good to know: Hemlock Supply Company is run by our own sales strategist Dominic Cincotta. Also, the Brew Soap is made with craft beer.
- Follow: Hemlock Supply Co Facebook Page | IG: @HemlockSupply
You can see some of our favorite made-in-Pittsburgh soaps from the soap makers listed above via our Made in Pittsburgh Soap list on Etsy.
Know of a local soap maker who should be on the list? Send an email to [email protected].
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📸 Header photo soap from:
Top row – Apothecary Muse // Buttercup & Thistle // Pip & Lola’s Handmade Soap.
Bottom row – Simply You // Up in Suds // Lovett Sundries.
