Organic Artisan Soap
100% Handcrafted in beautiful Bitterroot Valley of Montana

Organic Artisan Soap
Handcrafted in the Bitterroot Valley, MT
Crafting Beauty from
The Heart Behind Every Bar
Where roots, rivers, and quiet hands come together — to craft something real for your hair.
Our shampoo bars are the soul of Hugging Bubbles. Not just our bestsellers — they’re the bars we make with the most intention, and the deepest care.
And we think people feel that.
Not because of a label. But because of what’s inside — and what’s not.
Not Just Ingredients — Stories
Every bar is stitched from memories and moments.
It might begin with aloe from a friend’s greenhouse, or nettle gathered after mountain rain. It might carry tallow from a nearby farm, or a herb brought home from a place far, far away — chosen simply because it’s the best.
We don’t just source globally. We go. To the Yunnan highlands of China for green thorn fruit oil. To the rice fields of Niigata, Japan for our Koshihikari rice — the starchiest and most nutritious we’ve ever worked with. To Goto Island, Japan for tsubaki oil. And into the forests of Sichuan for herbs wild with history.
These aren’t ingredients you’ll find in most shampoo bars — not because they’re not worthy, but because most have never even heard of them. We have. We studied them. We followed them home.
It matters where something grows, who picks it, and how it’s handled. We choose the best origin — not the easiest one.
We don’t take shortcuts. These ingredients weren’t picked from catalogs — they were found through years of deep study in Traditional Chinese Medicine, Ayurveda, and aromatherapy.
Some ingredients come in boxes.
Ours come in stories.
The Recipe Is the Real Treasure
These bars aren’t just about ingredients. They’re about how they were made.
Each formula is original — a quiet accumulation of time, trials, and trust. Born from studying how herbs speak to skin, how oils shift with seasons, how the scalp responds to what it's given.
They weren’t borrowed. They can’t be recreated.
Woven into each one are rare, little-known oils you’ve likely never heard of — but your scalp will recognize. We studied them, chased them across mountains and coasts, and watched how they transformed hair.
Not the trendy oils — the right ones.
They don’t need explaining. Because your scalp will know.
And it won’t lie.
Why It Costs More — And Why We’re Okay With That
We could’ve chosen simpler oils.
But we chose the good ones — rare, unrefined, cold-pressed, organic, and untouched by pollution. The kind your grandmother saved for something sacred.
Each bar is made with more time, more care, more goodness. It lasts longer, lathers better, and leaves behind something real.
Coconut-Free, With Pride
Yes — our shampoo bars are proudly coconut oil–free.
Not because coconut is "bad," but because we’ve met so many scalps that said, "please, not that again."
If your skin has ever felt tight or itchy after shampoo bars, this might be why →
So we listened. We searched. We found gentler oils — ones that soothe, not strip.
Grown. Gathered. Given with Care.
Some ingredients grow in our garden.
Some are picked wild. Some come from local farms, by hands we trust.
And some travel far — but they’re always chosen for their soul, never for trend.
Because to us, a shampoo bar isn’t just for washing. It’s for healing. For remembering. For coming home.
Nature
Koshi-Hikari Rice Water (Niigata, Japan)

Rice water, a centuries-old beauty secret, is a key ingredient in our Hugging Bubbles shampoo bars. We use Koshi-Hikari rice from Japan, known for its superior quality and richness in amino acids, vitamins B and E, and minerals that strengthen hair, reduce breakage, and promote growth.
This natural elixir enhances shine and restores softness, leaving your hair smooth and vibrant. Rice water also balances scalp health by tightening pores, reducing dandruff, and promoting circulation for a healthier, more manageable scalp.
We carefully incorporate Japanese Koshihikari rice water instead of water into our shampoo bars.
Tsubaki Oil (Goto Island, Japan)

Tsubaki oil, derived from the seeds of the Camellia flower native to Japan, has been used for centuries in beauty rituals for its remarkable ability to nourish and protect. This luxurious oil is rich in antioxidants, oleic acid, and vitamins, making it an excellent moisturizer for both your hair and scalp.
Tsubaki oil deeply penetrates hair strands, providing intense hydration without weighing the hair down. It improves elasticity, preventing breakage and split ends, while enhancing hair's natural shine. Tsubaki oil also helps restore a smooth texture, leaving hair soft, sleek, and full of life.
Amazonian Murumuru Butter (Amazonas, Brasil)

Harvested from the seeds of the Murumuru palm in the Amazon rainforest, Murumuru butter is a deeply nourishing, natural ingredient known for its rich, moisturizing properties. Packed with essential fatty acids and vitamins A and C, it helps restore hydration and elasticity to dry, damaged hair.
Murumuru butter is particularly prized for its ability to smooth and soften hair, providing a natural sheen without weighing it down. It works wonders on frizzy or unruly hair, taming flyaways while maintaining volume and movement. It also helps to strengthen the hair’s structure, reducing breakage and split ends, and leaving hair feeling soft and manageable.
He Shou Wu (Fo-Ti) (Guizhou, China)

He Shou Wu, also known as Fo-Ti root, is a revered herb in Traditional Chinese Medicine, celebrated for its restorative and rejuvenating properties. For centuries, it has been used to promote hair health and vitality, known for its ability to nourish the scalp and stimulate hair growth.
Rich in antioxidants, minerals, and essential fatty acids, He Shou Wu works by strengthening hair follicles and encouraging healthy hair regeneration. It helps to balance the scalp, reduce dryness, and prevent thinning, leaving hair feeling fuller and more resilient. This herb also adds natural shine and smoothness, making your hair look healthier and more vibrant.
Wu Huan Zi (Hunan, China)

Wu Huan Zi, also known as Chinese Knotweed, is a powerful herb used in Traditional Chinese Medicine for centuries to support hair health. Known for its strengthening and nourishing properties, Wu Huan Zi is rich in antioxidants and minerals that help fortify the scalp and hair follicles, leading to healthier, stronger hair.
This remarkable herb works by enhancing circulation to the scalp, which promotes healthy hair growth and reduces hair thinning. Its natural astringent properties help to balance oil production and keep the scalp clean and healthy, providing the ideal foundation for beautiful, vibrant hair, whether you have fine, weak hair or simply want to protect your strands.
Match Green Tea Powder (Shizuoka, Japan)

Green Tea Powder is not only known for its remarkable antioxidant properties but also for its ability to protect, revitalize, and balance your hair. Packed with catechins, vitamins, and minerals, it helps to nourish the scalp and strengthen the hair follicles, promoting healthy, shiny, and vibrant hair.
Its natural antioxidants fight free radicals, protecting your hair from environmental damage and reducing hair thinning. It also has mild anti-inflammatory properties that soothe the scalp, keeping it healthy and balanced. Additionally, the vibrant green color adds a natural, fresh hue to the shampoo bar, giving it a unique and beautiful appearance.
Hazelnut Oil (Black Sea region of Turkey)

Hazelnut oil, rich in vitamins E and A, is a lightweight, non-greasy oil that nourishes and hydrates hair, leaving it silky and smooth. Known for its ability to lock in moisture, it helps protect hair from damage while enhancing shine and softness.
Its natural properties balance the scalp’s oil production, making it perfect for both dry and oily hair types. We use Hazelnut oil to ensure our shampoo bars provide deep nourishment without weighing your hair down, leaving it vibrant, healthy, and full of life.
Amazonian Babassu Oil (Piaui,Brasil)

Babassu oil, sourced from the Babassu palm in Brazil, is a wonderful, coconut-free alternative* packed with essential fatty acids and vitamins that deeply hydrate and nourish your hair. Unlike coconut oil, which can strip the scalp of its natural oils, Babassu oil works to balance the scalp's moisture, leaving hair soft, manageable, and healthy without the greasy buildup.
This lightweight oil is perfect for hydrating dry, brittle hair and improving texture. It absorbs quickly, leaving no residue behind, while restoring shine and strength to each strand.
Tallow (Grassfed & Local )

Tallow, a time-honored ingredient used in skincare and hair care for centuries, is derived from grass-fed animal fat and is rich in fatty acids, vitamins A, D, E, and K. These nutrients are essential for deeply nourishing both the hair and scalp, helping to maintain moisture, strength, and elasticity.
When used in shampoo bars, tallow provides an incredibly rich, moisturizing effect, helping to replenish dry, damaged hair. It helps to repair split ends, strengthen the hair shaft, and restore natural shine. Tallow is also known for its gentle cleansing properties, making it ideal for those with sensitive scalps or dry, brittle hair.
**We incorporate tallow in some shampoo recipes.**
Ginger Root (Peru)

Ginger Root, known for its warm and stimulating properties, is a powerhouse ingredient that brings vitality and health to your hair. With its rich content of antioxidants, minerals, and vitamins, ginger root helps stimulate circulation to the scalp, promoting stronger, healthier hair growth from root to tip.
Its natural warming effect encourages blood flow to the scalp, helping to nourish hair follicles and reduce thinning. Ginger also has anti-inflammatory and antioxidant properties that help maintain scalp health, prevent dandruff, and soothe irritation, leaving your scalp feeling fresh and revitalized. With its spicy, invigorating aroma, ginger root revitalizes your hair care routine, giving your hair the boost it needs to shine brightly and grow stronger.
Silk Cocoon (Jiangnan Area of China)

Derived from the natural fibers of the silkworm, Silk Cocoon is a luxurious ingredient that has been cherished for centuries for its ability to impart smoothness and shine. Packed with sericin, a protein that forms the silk’s protective layer, Silk Cocoon helps to strengthen, hydrate, and protect your hair from environmental stressors. We describe beautiful, smooth and shiny hair "silky" for a reason.
When incorporated into shampoo bars, Silk Cocoon acts as a natural conditioner, leaving hair incredibly soft, silky, and smooth. The amino acids in silk protein help to repair damaged strands, reduce frizz, and lock in moisture, making your hair more manageable and giving it a healthy, luminous shine.
Rosemary (Homegrown and infused)

Our rosemary is organically homegrown and slowly infused to preserve its full vitality. Known for stimulating the scalp and supporting healthy hair growth, rosemary also helps reduce buildup, soothe irritation, and ease dandruff. Rich in natural antioxidants, it strengthens roots and brings shine to dull hair. With its fresh, herbal scent and clarifying power, this gentle infusion transforms every wash into a nourishing, botanical ritual.
Pine Needle Hydrosol
(Wildly Picked & Home Distilled)

Wild pine needles, gathered by hand and slow-distilled at home, lend this hydrosol its fresh, forest clarity. Rich in naturally purifying compounds, it helps cleanse the scalp without stripping, while its cool, woodsy aroma brings a breath of mountain air to every wash. Especially suited for oily scalps or moments in need of grounding.
Neem Oil (Tamil Nadu, India)

Balancing · Protective · Purifying
Pressed from the seeds of the sacred neem tree, this thick, green oil has long been treasured in Ayurvedic care. Rich in essential fatty acids and bioactive compounds like azadirachtin, neem oil helps clarify the scalp, calm visible irritation, and support the skin’s natural barrier.
Its earthy scent speaks of deep roots and ancient remedies—a grounding base that strengthens the formula and the scalp alike.
Dang Gui (Gansu, China)

Known as the "female ginseng" in traditional Chinese medicine, Dang Gui (Angelica sinensis) is prized for its rich mineral content and circulatory support. In scalp care, it helps promote healthy blood flow, soothe dryness, and support vitality at the roots. A grounding botanical with centuries of wisdom in every strand.
Peppermint (Homegrown and Infused)

We grow peppermint in our garden in summer, letting each plant thrive in crisp mountain air before hand-harvesting and sun-drying the leaves. They're then slowly infused into organic oils to capture their full vitality.
Known for its cooling, tingly sensation, peppermint stimulates circulation and soothes overheated or irritated scalps. Its natural menthol content helps unclog pores, balance oil, and ease itching—making it perfect for sensitive or oily skin types.
More than a scent, peppermint offers a sensory experience: sharp, clean, and clarifying. It refreshes both scalp and mind.
Lavender E/O (Provence, France)

Soothing · Restorative
A timeless botanical with roots in both medicine and ritual, lavender oil calms the skin and soothes the senses. Its gentle floral aroma and skin-loving properties make it a comforting staple in any blend.
Tea Tree E/O (Queenland, Australia)

Clarifying · Balancing
Steam-distilled from the leaves of the Melaleuca tree, this crisp, herbal oil is prized for its natural purifying properties. It helps support a clear, balanced scalp and leaves behind a refreshingly clean finish.
Shea Butter (Ghana and Uganda)

Moisture-Locking · Softening
We use only unrefined* shea butter, rich in naturally occurring vitamins A and E. Its creamy texture seals in moisture, calms dry or irritated scalps, and leaves hair smooth, protected, and soft to the touch—without ever feeling heavy.
Palm Kernel Oil (Indonesia)

Gentle Cleansing · Creamy Lather
Our palm kernel oil is sustainably sourced and gently cold-pressed to retain its naturally cleansing and conditioning properties. Rich in lauric acid, it creates a soft, creamy lather that cleans without stripping—making it a beautiful alternative to coconut oil.
C/P Sesame Oil (Kyoto, Japan)

Nourishing · Warming
Our sesame oil is cold-pressed* to preserve its full spectrum of nutrients—especially vitamin E, sesamol, and omega fatty acids. This deeply penetrating oil nourishes the scalp, supports circulation, and adds softness and resilience to hair, all with a naturally warming touch.
C/P Black Castor Oil (Jamaica)

Fortifying · Root-Strengthening
Made by traditionally roasting castor beans before pressing, black castor oil is thicker, richer, and more reparative than its clear counterpart. It deeply nourishes the scalp, supports strong root structure, and encourages healthy hair growth—especially for hair in need of strength and structure.
Ce Bai (Hebei, China)

Calming · Strengthening
A revered herb in traditional Chinese scalp care, Ce Bai (Platycladus orientalis) helps calm inflammation, reduce excess oil, and strengthen the roots. Its astringent yet soothing nature supports a clearer, more balanced scalp environment while promoting a sense of grounded clarity.
Zao Jiao (Shanxi, China)

Detoxifying · Volumizing
Known for its natural cleansing and foaming properties, Zao Jiao (Gleditsia sinensis)—also called Chinese honey locust—is a time-honored botanical used to wash hair without stripping it. It gently lifts buildup and impurities while boosting volume and promoting hair vitality from root to tip.
