Our Story

About Ridge & Root Soap Co.

Handcrafted in Tennessee — where wellness meets craft.

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Made with Heart

Ridge & Root Soap Co. was founded by Darlene Kreyer, a Tennessee artisan with a passion for pure, natural ingredients and a genuine belief that what you put on your skin matters just as much as what you put in your body.

A Tennessee-based stay-at-home mother with a background in design, Darlene's journey into soap making started as a creative pursuit — a way to channel her love of design into something tangible and purposeful — and grew into a full-fledged business rooted in wellness and care.

She is committed to producing handcrafted soaps that are both aesthetically refined and truly beneficial. With careful attention to every ingredient, every batch, and every bar, her goal is simple: products that make everyday routines feel a little more intentional. No fillers, no shortcuts, no compromises.

Every Ridge & Root product is tested at home — on real people with real skin — before it ever reaches a customer. That includes a quality standard that only Darlene could dream up: the infamous Lick Test. If it doesn't pass muster there, it doesn't ship. Period.

Darlene Kreyer — Founder, Ridge & Root Soap Co.

Made with Heart in Tennessee

What We Stand For

Our Values

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Natural Ingredients

We use plant-based, natural ingredients you can feel good about — sourced with care for your skin and the earth.

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Handcrafted

Every batch is made by hand with careful attention to quality and detail. No shortcuts, ever.

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Tennessee Made

Rooted in the beauty of Tennessee, crafted with local love and Appalachian inspiration.

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