Luxurious. Beautiful. Clean.

Luxurious products with beautiful designs to indulge your senses during your cleansing routine. I hope the chemistry behind the formulations provides an experience that exceeds your expectations.

Handmade bar soaps in a 4 by 4 grid in a rainbow of colors

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Born and raised in sunny California, Charlotte currently resides with her husband and three kids in San Diego. As a full time mom and business owner, she makes soap at night after kids go to bed. She's so grateful to use her masters in chemistry from home.

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  • Chris H. (supplier of soap dishes)

    "I'm going to be placing another order with you soon for more soaps.  We've tried lots of soaps, and there must be something to a chemist who makes soaps :) Yours are our favorites!"

    Artisan Soaps 

  • Jeanette L.

    "Lotion tubes are brilliant! I absolutely love mine. As someone who is constantly washing my hands either in the kitchen or while sewing, the tops of my hands get so dry. To be able to put lotion on without having to get it on my palms and fingers is amazing!"

    Solid Lotion Tubes 

  • Sarah H.

    "I REALLY love your products… my son had really chapped lips and within 24 hours they were smooth and healing after using one of your chapsticks from my stash. 5/5 stars ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️"

    Lip Balms 

I am Chemistry Obsessed

Since 2018, I made a commitment to use my background in chemistry to make the best soaps and self-care products with ingredients you can understand.

I strive to make every order a 5-star experience. If you need some convincing before you try it out for yourself, check out what my current customers have said.

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    Shop Small 2022: Small Business Shopping Guide

    Welcome to the first edition of my Shop Small Gift Guide! I've compiled a list of 14 small businesses with gifts for kids, wives, husbands, grandchildren, parents, teachers, and neighbors. Gorgeous...

    Shop Small 2022: Small Business Shopping Guide

    Welcome to the first edition of my Shop Small Gift Guide! I've compiled a list of 14 small businesses with gifts for kids, wives, husbands, grandchildren, parents, teachers, and neighbors. Gorgeous...

  • Who is Charlotte Smith, the chemist behind Soaps by a Chemist?

    Who is Charlotte Smith, the chemist behind Soap...

    My dad bought me a periodic table of elements placemat when I was 3 years old and he started teaching me the chemical formulas of everyday molecules such as table...

    Who is Charlotte Smith, the chemist behind Soap...

    My dad bought me a periodic table of elements placemat when I was 3 years old and he started teaching me the chemical formulas of everyday molecules such as table...

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