Meet the Maker

Hey there, welcome to Herbal by Nature Soaps! I am a down-to-earth soap and all-natural enthusiast who believes that nature has all the answers (and the bubbles) we need. 

In late 2023, in hills outside of Pilot Rock, Oregon, I founded Herbal by Nature Soaps, "now located in downtown Pendleton". As a single mother to a new infant, I was seeking a missing sense of fulfillment between my home and work life balance. I had a yearning to create and bring the purest, most natural soaps and natural products to down to earth people like you who appreciate the beauty of simplicity. This endeavor began simply as a creative outlet for me and a way to supplement my income with small craft markets and the local farmer's market. I became addicted in the best way to crafting soaps at home for my family and small customer base. I began exploring other products used in the home and bath by formulating recipes and gained a certification in soap making.

Not even 6 months later as the market season came to a close, I knew I wanted to make this something more. I was able to find a small space in downtown Pendleton to lease. I wasn't sure what it would be, but I knew I wanted something of my own and to feel at home in my work. I built my space out alone on a whim while working my regular job, going through a separation and adjusting to single mamma life over again with my infant son. Now here we are! In a years' time I was so fortunate to gain so much support and encouragement from the community and the people I love and able to be fully self-employed. I work my shop mostly independently with a lovely part time assistant and the help on occasion from my older teen daughters. My shelves are filled with an array of handmade soaps, and other eco-friendly handcrafted products. Each one carefully crafted with love and a touch of earthy goodness.

I use pure, mostly organic oils and raw butters with natural clays and herbs in my recipes along with refreshing and invigorating essential oils to leave your skin feeling rejuvenated and uplifted and unaffected by unnatural additives and fragrances. 

At Herbal by Nature Soaps, I believe that what goes on the outside of our bodies is just as important as what goes in. Bathing should be a delightful experience that connects you with the purest elements of nature and the natural. This is why I pour my heart (and a whole lot of natural ingredients) into every handcrafted product. 

So, whether you're a nature lover, a soap guru, or just someone who appreciates a good lather, I invite you to join my soap-loving community. Explore the rotating collection, find a favorite, try some new, and add a little piece of earthy natural goodness into your daily routine.

Thanks for being here with me on this sudsy adventure!

Peace, love and suds-

Mariha