“A little bit of Michigan in every bar.” Our brand-new Michigan Market soap collection is a celebration of  amazing Michigan-made products. Inspired by the numerous Farmers Markets and small-batch producers of produce, milk, beer, apple cider, cherries and more, every bar contains one or more ingredients that were made or grown right here in the Great Lakes State.  Every bar helps a Michigan farmer, Beekeeper, Brewer or artisan. Combined with lots of skin-loving natural ingredients, likeContinue reading

You may have noticed some recent changes on MichiganSoap.com. As we get closer to launching our new, upscale soap brand, Places, we are taking The Great Lakes Natural Soap Company back to it’s Michigan-only roots. Our Signature Scents soap line will remain here, while our Luxury Artisan Soap will move to our new web site. Soapmaking classes will stay on MichiganSoap.com. We appreciate your patience and understanding throughout this process and are so excited toContinue reading

Things are changing here at The Great Lakes Natural Soap Company. We are thrilled to announce our new brand, Places. To join the Places mailing list and be the first to know when we launch, click the link below to be taken to the Places website.

On March 12, the Summit in Canton is holding its annual Spring Fair. This event is designed for anyone who is considering taking a class this year. We will be there with samples of the soaps we make in our classes, so you can see exactly what you would be making. I will be there answering questions and I would love to meet you!

As 2015 draws to an end, we want to Thank You for being our customer this year, and we look forward to being your company of choice for luxury artisan soap in 2016. We have big changes planned for 2016, so stay tuned to our blog and social media channels for the latest news and announcements.

We are already getting questions about sales and specials for the upcoming shopping weekend. First of all, I love Thanksgiving, and I’m the cook for my family, so nothing will be live until Black Friday. I hope you have a wonderful holiday with your loved ones, giving thanks for everything you already have! Having said that, our specials will begin early on Black Friday and stay in effect until the end of Cyber Monday. FreeContinue reading

I’ve spent a lot of time working on improving the user experience on this site this month, and one of the things I clearly see is the lack of customer reviews. So, if you have tried our products, I would greatly appreciate it if you could take the time to leave a short review – one sentence is all it takes! And to show my appreciation, you will receive a coupon code for 20% offContinue reading

Cold Process Soap – Swirling Techniques  Saturday September 12 4-6 pm Pre-requisite: Cold Process I- Soapmaking, or experience making Cold Process soap. Take your Soap making skills to the next level as you learn to make beautiful swirls. This class is a hands-on introduction to several different swirling techniques. Safety will be emphasized and everyone takes home a pound of fresh soap. Handmade soap makes great gifts and can be tailored to your skin type. (M)$27;Continue reading

After a very busy Spring, we are giving everyone a break for the Fourth of July. We will be closed for business from June 27 through Monday, July 6. When we get back, we will continue to work toward updating, improving and communicating our new brand identity. Hopefully, by the end of the year you are going to see a whole new look, a new company name and some exciting new products. If you are notContinue reading

New Soapmaking Class Dates for Fall These classes will be held at the Summit recreation center in Canton, MI, from 6-9 PM. September 21, 2015, Cold Process 101 September 23, 2015, 2015, Melt & Pour 101 October 19, 2015, Cold Process 201 October 21, 2015, Melt & Pour 201 November 9, 2015, Holiday Cupcakes November 18, 2015, Holiday Cupcakes Visit cantonfun.org to register.