Hey there!  I'm Kristen, the everything-er at handbar co. I am always moving because sitting is hard. Most days you will find me whipping up soap or lotion to help me with Montana's high desert dryness- where we hail from.

Here is a little about why I do what I do.... I am a retired cosmetologist who got into natural haircare early on in my career gradually dipping into soaps and skin care. It wasn't an intention of mine but became one after learning the products I was using were not as they said they were. You see, over time I developed sensitivities of my own: scents often give me headaches and I am now coping with eczema. I got lost and confused as to what was good, bad, natural, clean, real....ugh!  There is a lot of noise out there. I am here to bring quiet. I am transparent, honest, and like to keep it simple.

Our soaps are made with 100% natural oils and butters. And as you can guess we hand make everything in small batches- it really is a great way to keep high end quality.  Everything is made naturally. Preservatives are only added as protectors to products when water is needed for emulsions. Hand soap is the only exception because it becomes a salt. (yep, that is what soa does). My goal is to bring nature made skincare with simple ingredients that work. All our products are made right here in Missoula, Montana.