ABOUT SWEET ABODE ARTISANAL SOAP

Hi there, I'm Claudia DeFouw. I'm known as the Asheville Soap Lady. I am the Found and Owner of Sweet Abode Artisan Soap in Asheville, North Carolina, a business dedicated to providing the finest handcrafted soaps, amenities and self care products to pamper your skin, home and bath.

My passion for handcrafted soap began with my first purchase of a bar of french milled soap. Its alluring fragrance, and the luxurious feeling between my hands made it an instant self-care staple for me. On my mission to find the best handcrafted soap available, I was disappointed with the ingredients found in most brands. That's when I decided to create my own handcrafted soaps using only the finest eco-friendly and plant-based ingredients.

I dove headfirst into the science and art of handcrafted soap making, and I became a member of the Handcrafted Soap and Cosmetic Guild (HSCG) to understand the safest and best manufacturing practices which allowed me to meet the highest ethical standards for my products. 

As a member of the HSCG, I hold the advanced certification for Soap and Cosmetics making. In 2022, my unique River Rock soap packaged in a rustic crate won "Best in Show" and "Something Different" at the HSCG conference. In the past 11 years I have created 20 types of luxurious, handcrafted soaps with expertly formulated ingredients to "Simply Pamper" a diverse range of skin types.