Note from shop owner New England Handmade Artisan Soaps is closed. I apologize for the inconvenience. If you request notification, you will receive an email in the event that I reopen.

Note from shop owner

Last updated on Dec 16, 2025

New England Handmade Artisan Soaps is closed. I apologize for the inconvenience. If you request notification, you will receive an email in the event that I reopen.

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Dana Huff

Reviews

5.0 (184)

Average item review

We calculate this number using a recency-weighted average of all ratings, with a rating's value decreasing by half each year to best reflect the current experience.

Kathleen on Apr 18, 2016

5 out of 5 stars

I bought several soaps from Dana, and I love them all. She never disappoints. These soaps are great for my skin--very nourishing, and they leave my skin looking great while other soaps cause dryness and breakouts. Thanks so much!

Carrot Honey Buttermilk Soap

Carrot Honey Buttermilk Soap
Spencer on Apr 12, 2016

5 out of 5 stars

Smells great and long lasting

Emerald Isle Soap

Emerald Isle Soap
Marah on Mar 21, 2016

5 out of 5 stars

Smells just as great as the last time I got it. Thank you so much! :)

Hobbit's Garden Soap

Hobbit's Garden Soap
Sarah on Dec 17, 2015

5 out of 5 stars

Soaps are excellent and she worked with me on a pick up. Amazing. Will purchase again.

1 Bar Lemon Lavender Buttermilk Soap and 1 Bar Dead Sea Mud Soap

1 Bar Lemon Lavender Buttermilk Soap and 1 Bar Dead Sea Mud Soap
Danielle on Oct 18, 2015

5 out of 5 stars

Even better this year! Extra creamy, less exfoliants and the scent seems to have improved. Thank you! Your soaps are still my all time favorite.

Pumpkin Pie Soap

Pumpkin Pie Soap
Barbara on Sep 23, 2015

5 out of 5 stars

I am experiencing sensitivity issues with my skin and i knew this baby soap bar would help with that. I was looking for an unscented, very pure and natural soap and this fit my needs perfectly. Dana shipped it quickly. The soap balls in Honeybee smell delicious. I revieved a sample of Johnny Appleseed and like always, i love it. Many thanks and applause to Dana.

Baby Soap

Baby Soap
Barbara on Sep 23, 2015

5 out of 5 stars

I recieved a sample of this in my last order and i just had to purchase a bar. It smells incredible! Dana offers wonderful products and excellent customer service.

Peaches and Cream Soap

Peaches and Cream Soap
Kafui on Sep 13, 2015

4 out of 5 stars

Yes I would buy again

Amber Honey Vanilla Soap

Amber Honey Vanilla Soap
Barbara on Sep 11, 2015

5 out of 5 stars

This soap is absolutely magnificent. The beautiful technique and use of colors is pure perfection in this soap. The scent is luscious and addictive. I have been smelling it over and over again and i am adoring the scent. I plan to order more. The Maine Blueberry soap is a favorite of mine, as well. The sample of Peaches and Cream smells so so good too. Truth be told, i have not had anything less than a stellar soap from NESoaps. Dana is very talented and i will continue to enjoy her soaps for many years to come. 10 Stars! 😍

Black Raspberry Vanilla Soap

Black Raspberry Vanilla Soap
Barbara on Sep 4, 2015

5 out of 5 stars

Simply divine!! I love the colors, the magnificent scent, the size and the lather is made up of beautiful and moisturizing bubbles. The Maine Blueberry soap is so beautiful and smells like a blueberry orchard. I absolutely adore it. Shipping was very speedy, as it always is. Many thanks to Dana.

Clearance Heavenly Honeysuckle Soap

Clearance Heavenly Honeysuckle Soap

About NESoaps

New England Handmade Artisan Soaps

Sales 691

On Etsy since 2012

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New England Handmade Artisan Soaps

Blending oils and lye to create my Sweet Almond Honey soap.
Lavender Chamomile Facial Soap right out of the mold.
My first ever batch of soap!
Autumn Fig Harvest Soap in the mold.
Oatmeal, Milk, and Honey Soap poured into the mold.

New England Handmade Artisan Soaps

Friends and family enjoyed my handmade soaps and encouraged me to share them with others. I love making soap. Each time I whip up a batch of soap in my kitchen, I like to try something new, refine older techniques, and see what happens. I am constantly researching my craft, and each new batch is better than the last.

I make soaps using the cold process soap-making method using only vegetable oils. Cold process soap making involves mixing a unique combination of vegetable oils, especially chosen for their various properties to cleanse and condition as well as their ability to produce a creamy and fluffy lather, with sodium hydroxide, also known as lye. The chemical reaction that results consumes all of the lye, leaving behind luxurious, handcrafted soap. Once you've tried handmade soap, you'll never return to the commercial soaps so drying to your skin. I have even found that I can use little to no moisturizer and lotion.

Visit my site at http://www.newenglandsoaps.com/.

I video some of my processes and post them on my YouTube channel at http://www.youtube.com/user/danahuff.

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Dana Huff

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I am an English teacher and department chair, wife, and mother of three children. In addition to making soap, I love to write, read, listen to music, and cross stitch.

Shop policies

Last updated on December 17, 2025

Accepted payment methods

Accepts Etsy Gift Cards and Etsy Credits

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Last updated on Dec 17, 2025

Frequently asked questions

Custom and personalized orders

I do custom orders! Please contact me with your request. I do not have custom requests turned on site-wide, but if you send me a message, we can discuss your request.

Sizing details

Sizing varies due to the handmade and hand-cut nature of the product, and sizes are posted on individual product pages in both dimensions and ounces.

Care instructions

Handmade soap melts away quickly in the shower because it contains no artificial hardening ingredients. To make your soap last longer, let it dry between uses, and keep it on a draining soap dish. Do not leave it in the direct stream of water in the shower.

Gift wrapping and packaging

Soaps are packaged in glassine bags with ingredient labels.

Wholesale availability

I am not able to fulfill wholesale requests at this time. Thank you for understanding.