Charleston Crafts Cooperative Gallery

Amanda Mazza

Ladson, SC
Soapmaking

Greetings, I am Amanda. I create all-natural, handmade soaps that blend artistry, sustainability, and wellness. My journey into soapmaking began in 2020, during a season of challenge. While my husband was deployed and I working as a medical assistant, I turned to crafting soap as a way to ease depression and bring creativity into my life. I discovered that using natural soap not only uplifted my spirit but also helped soothe my own skin conditions, deepening my commitment to creating products that healing and beautiful.

As I refined my recipes, I began producing more soap than I could use, so I shared it with friends, family, and coworkers. Their encouragement was immediate and heartfelt, many asked to buy the soap. What began as a personal practice of self-care grew into a passion for sharing natural, nourishing skincare with others.

I work with fats, oils, butters, essential oils, and botanicals, crafting each bar in small batches with intention. Inspired by the colors, textures, and scents of the natural world, I see soapmaking as both science and art: precise and methodical, yet expressive and creative. My goal is to transform a simple, everyday necessity into a mindful ritual, soap that not only cares for the skin, but also uplifts the spirit.

Through my craft, I strive to honor the connection between nature, wellness, and daily life. Each bar tells a story of resilience, care, and intention—turning something ordinary into a small but meaningful luxury.