Why Choose Maxine's Soap Co?
At Maxine's Soap Co., we believe in products that are handcrafted, simple and honest. Made in the Midwest, our small-batch bars and balms feature straightforward ingredients like beef tallow, coconut oil, honey, calendula and olive oil. We avoid synthetic fragrance, dyes and fillers so your skin and home stay clean without compromise.
Our Product Line
Beef Tallow & Honey Bar Soap - 3.5 oz: A rich, creamy bar made with beef tallow and raw honey for everyday cleansing that leaves skin feeling soft and nourished. View full details
Coconut Oil & Honey Bar Soap - 3.5 oz: Pure coconut oil and honey blend for a gentle, foaming cleanse with minimal ingredient list. View full details
Beef Tallow Balm - 4.0 oz: Oil-based balm with beef tallow, olive oil & calendula for dry skin, hardworking hands and minimalist care. View full details
Beef Tallow Charcoal Bar Soap - 3.5 oz: Activated charcoal plus beef tallow and olive oil for a deeper cleanse without synthetic additives. View full details
Coconut Oil Charcoal Bar Soap - 3.5 oz: Coconut oil and charcoal combine for straightforward daily washing with natural exfoliation. View full details
Sisal Soap Saver Pouch - 3.5x5.5 in: A natural, biodegradable pouch that helps you use every last bit of your soap bars while gently exfoliating. View full details
Why Our Products Stand Out
Every product from Maxine's is crafted with small-batch care and clarity in mind. We keep ingredient lists short so you can read them at a glance. No hidden fillers, no synthetic fragrance unless clearly stated.
Our bars and balms are made in the Midwest, wrapped by hand, and clearly labeled with net weight and full ingredient lists. You'll find items like beef tallow and coconut oil used the way they should be: simply, effectively, and intentionally.
Whether you're looking for a reliable daily bar soap, a dedicated balm for dry care, or a zero-waste accessory to extend your soap's life, you'll find it here. We built our line around real skin, real home, and real life.
Our Ingredients
Grass-Fed Beef Tallow
Beef tallow has been used in skincare for centuries, long before the modern beauty industry existed. Its fatty acid profile is remarkably similar to human sebum, which means it absorbs easily without clogging pores. Our tallow comes from 100% grass-fed cattle and is rendered the traditional way to preserve its naturally occurring vitamins A, D, E, and K.
Raw Honey
Honey is a natural humectant, meaning it draws moisture from the air into your skin. We use raw, unprocessed honey in our soaps and balms for its gentle hydrating properties. It also contributes to the rich, creamy lather our bars are known for.
Coconut Oil
Coconut oil produces the best lather of any natural oil, bubbly, rich, and deeply satisfying. We use 100% coconut oil as the base for our plant-based soap line, giving customers a vegan-friendly option with the same handmade quality.
Activated Charcoal
Activated charcoal acts like a magnet for dirt and oil, drawing impurities out of pores for a deeper clean. We pair it with either beef tallow or coconut oil so your skin gets a thorough cleanse without the tight, stripped feeling that most charcoal products leave behind.
Pine Tar
Pine tar has been used traditionally since the 1800s for its skin-conditioning properties. It has a distinctive smoky, woodsy scent that many people find pleasant and nostalgic. Our pine tar soaps are made the old-fashioned way.
Goat's Milk
We use fresh goat's milk in our goat's milk soaps. It's naturally rich in vitamins A and D, and creates an exceptionally creamy lather that's gentle enough for the most sensitive skin, including babies.
Turmeric
Turmeric contains curcumin, a powerful antioxidant with natural skin-brightening properties. It's been an Ayurvedic skincare staple for thousands of years. The beautiful golden color of our Turmeric Brightening Soap is 100% natural.
Calendula
We infuse olive oil with dried calendula flowers for our balms, creating a soothing, skin-conditioning base. Calendula has been used for centuries in traditional skincare for its gentle, calming properties.
Olive Oil
Olive oil adds extra moisture and a richer, creamier lather to our soaps and balms. We use it as a secondary oil in many of our tallow-based formulas to enhance the overall feel and performance of the bar.
Tea Tree Essential Oil
Tea tree oil has been traditionally valued for centuries for its clarifying properties. We use pure tea tree essential oil (never synthetic fragrance) in our Charcoal & Tea Tree Soap for a refreshing, clarifying cleanse.
Lavender Essential Oil
Pure lavender essential oil, not synthetic fragrance, gives our Lavender Soap its calming, beloved scent. Lavender has been cherished for centuries for its soothing and relaxing properties.
Care & Use Tips
- Bar Soap: Wet the bar, lather thoroughly, then rinse. Allow the bar to dry between uses to prolong life. For best results, pair with our sisal soap saver pouch to use every last piece.
- Tallow Balm: Scoop a small amount into clean, dry hands and apply where needed. Oil-based and fuss-free.
Commitment to Transparency
By choosing Maxine's Soap Co., you're supporting a family brand rooted in tradition and integrity. Our promise: clear labels, honest ingredients, and quality you can rely on. Clean should be simple, and simple should be good.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What makes Maxine's Soap Co. different?
We craft small-batch, handmade soaps and balms in the Midwest using honest ingredients. We avoid synthetic fragrance, dyes, and fillers. Every product has a short, readable ingredient list, no hidden surprises.
What ingredients do you use?
Our core ingredients include grass-fed beef tallow, coconut oil, honey, goat's milk, calendula, olive oil, activated charcoal, pine tar, turmeric, and pure essential oils. Every ingredient is listed clearly on each product page and on the product label itself.
Are your products small-batch made?
Yes. Every bar is hand-poured and every balm is hand-mixed in small batches in Iowa. We wrap and label everything by hand for quality control.
Do you use synthetic fragrance?
No. Our scented products use only pure essential oils (lavender, peppermint, tea tree, frankincense). Many of our products are completely fragrance-free. We never use synthetic fragrance oils.
Are any of your products vegan?
