A modern ritual rooted in Traditional Chinese Medicine and Ayurveda
Luxury organic skincare — crafted with intention, grounded in purity.


Hugging



Luxury Organic Artisan Soap
Handcrafted in the Bitterroot Valley, MT
Bubbles



The Story of
Hugging Bubbles
~More than soap
memory made visible
art, ritual, and story held in quiet form

Hugging Bubbles began not in a factory or a focus group — but in a quiet kitchen, where herbs steeped in oils and a mother shaped a bar of soap with care. Born from the need for something truly gentle — no harsh chemicals, no perfumes masking problems — Hugging Bubbles grew into a brand grounded in respect for the skin, the land, and the ancient knowledge that connects the two. We blend herbal wisdom from East and West: Traditional Chinese Medicine, Ayurveda, and aromatherapy — supported by a careful understanding of modern formulation science. Each bar is designed not just for skin type, but for water type, climate, and the way your skin feels after the day is done. Our soaps are cold-processed, small-batch, cut and trimmed by hand. Many include herbs grown in our own Montana garden — distilled into hydrosols, infused into oils, or even gently steam-distilled into small batches of essential oil. We try, whenever possible, to support our local community: sourcing honey, tallow, eggs, and dairy from nearby farmers whose values echo our own. Every ingredient tells a story — of land, care, and connection. Inspired by the Five Elements — Wood, Fire, Earth, Metal, Water — we believe in balance over perfection. In honoring skin that changes with the seasons. In letting nature be enough. From eczema-friendly bars to rich body butters and gentle shampoo soaps, Hugging Bubbles offers not just a cleanse, but a quiet kind of care —one that bubbles up from the roots, and rises softly to nourish your body and soul.


Hello, my name is Celina, I’m the founder of Hugging Bubbles
— a lifelong student of nature’s wisdom, a mother, a yoga
instructor, and a woman who believes that healing starts at home.
I was born in China, where TCM (Traditional Chinese Medicine)
was part of daily life — herbs in soups, seasonal rhythms, and the belief that nature reflects the body. That quiet knowledge stayed with me as life took me to Japan, where I spent 20 years building a home and raising a family.
While completing my master’s degree, I began studying Chinese medicine independently — drawn by a deep curiosity. I dove into its philosophy, especially the 五行(Five Elements) — 金(Metal), 木(Wood), 水(Fire), 火(Fire), and 土(Earth) — and how they shape our energy, our skin, and our seasons. At the same time, I trained in aromatherapy, explored Ayurveda, and taught yoga — weaving care into both my home and my work as I raised my children and growing alongside my husband.
MEET the Bubble Maker
~A personal story from heart to hands~

Soapmaking began as a mother’s instinct. My infant son developed eczema, and I was determined to find a natural, gentle way to help. The first cold-process bar I made worked like a miracle — and from that moment, I knew I had found something meaningful.
Now living in the peaceful Bitterroot Valley of Montana, I grow many of the herbs I use, distill hydrosols, and even extract essential oils by hand. My soapmaking is shaped by land, love, and the healing systems that connect them.
Hugging Bubbles is the extension of that path — a gentle, grounded offering from my hands to yours.



Why Bubbles? Why Hugs?
Because a bubble is more than lather —
it's a breath made visible,
a tiny sphere of lightness and joy,
a shimmer that rises between earth and sky.
And a hug is more than arms —
it's memory, comfort, the body’s way of saying
“I see you. I’ve got you.”
We named this little world "Hugging Bubbles"
because that's exactly what our soap wants to be:
a moment of joy,
a soft embrace between your skin and the wild herbs that love it.
Each bar holds that intention —
hand-poured, hand-cut,
infused with mountain oils, Chinese roots, and a little calm.
We make bubbles that hug,
and hugs that cleanse
— not just the skin, but the spirit too.
Because care can be quiet.
And healing can be simple.
Sometimes, it begins with a bar of soap…
and a hug made of bubbles.

Drop a Note in the Wind
If your heart has a whisper, a question, or a story to tell, send it our way —
we’ll catch it in a bubble.
Your messages are brewed gently, like our herbs.
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Email: HuggingBubblesMT@yahoo.com
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Phone: (406) 481-7032
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Come visit the cradle of our bubbles
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We pop up with the sun: Visit us at Hamilton Farmers Market every Saturday and other art festivals around the country for fresh lather, friendly chats, and soap that hugs you back.
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