Oregon Soap Company

What Oregon Soap Company does

Oregon Soap Company is a privately held, Portland, Oregon-based manufacturer and online retailer of certified organic personal care and household cleaning products, founded in 1993 and operating with a 1-10 employee headcount. The company formulates and sells castile-style liquid soaps, bar soaps, body washes, and foaming hand soaps using organic plant-based oils including coconut, sunflower, olive, and shea butter, with products certified organic by Oregon Tilth under USDA Organic Regulations and additionally carrying Non-GMO Project Verified, Vegan Society, Gluten-Free Certification Organization, and Made in Oregon designations. Underlying manufacturing is described as conducted with renewable energy and a living-wage workforce.

The company operates a direct-to-consumer e-commerce storefront built on Shopify, complemented by a subscribe-and-save program offering 20% recurring savings, tiered bulk discounts up to 30% for orders of 50 or more items, and free shipping on retail orders over $75 in the Continental U.S. Shipping is also extended to Alaska, Hawaii, Puerto Rico, and Guam. Beyond DTC, Oregon Soap Company runs an OSC Brand wholesale program for retailers and commercial buyers and a Private Label and Custom Formulation B2B service that supplies bulk bar and liquid soap bases, including custom formulations, to businesses selling under their own brand. The product portfolio spans roughly 30+ active SKUs across 10+ scent varieties in each major format (Body Wash, Bar Soap, Liquid Castile, Foaming), plus bundled collections such as the Mama Mia 4-pack line and themed Complete Collections, alongside gift packs, travel sizes, gift cards, and accessories such as a wood soap saver.

The business model layers four revenue mechanics — one-time retail unit sales, recurring subscriptions, wholesale bulk transactions, and B2B private-label/licensing arrangements — served almost entirely within the United States. Marketing leans on organic social (Instagram, Facebook, YouTube, LinkedIn), email newsletters, an educational blog and Castile recipe library, and prominently displayed customer reviews (1,466 reviews, ~90% five-star). A stated sustainability program (one native plant or tree planted per 10 bars or 5 gallons sold, totaling 885,000+ trees to date) functions as the principal brand differentiator. Ownership, management, revenue, and funding history are not publicly disclosed.

Name

Oregon Soap Company

Legal name

Oregon Soap Company

Website

https://oregonsoapcompany.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1993

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Oregon Soap Company is a privately held, Portland, Oregon-based DTC and wholesale manufacturer of USDA-certified organic bar soaps, liquid castile soaps, body washes, and foaming hand soaps, serving health-conscious U.S. consumers, B2B wholesalers, and private-label clients since 1993.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Organic Soap Manufacturing

NAICS

Soap and Cleaning Compound Manufacturing (32561), Soap and Other Detergent Manufacturing (325611), Merchant Wholesalers, Nondurable Goods (424)

SIC

Perfumes, Cosmetics & Other Toilet Preparations (2844)

akta.pro primary industry

Natural, Organic & Clean Beauty Distribution (CRAOAEAM)

akta.pro secondary industry

Eco-Friendly Laundry Care (Detergents, Boosters, Stain Removers) (CRAJAOAC)

Keywords

• Organic soap manufacturing
• Natural personal care
• Castile soap products
• Private label soap
• Artisan bar soap

Headquarters

HQ city

Portland

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B and B2C

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

Supply Chain, Operations, Personnel, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D

Revenue model

1. Direct E-commerce Sales: Retail sales of organic soaps, body washes, and castile soaps through company website. Products sold in various sizes from travel sizes to gallon bulk containers. One-time purchase model with optional subscription.
2. Wholesale Program: Bulk organic soap sales to wholesale customers without labels. Includes OSC Brand wholesale offerings.
3. Private Label & Custom Formulation: B2B services offering wholesale organic soap in bulk, custom bar soap bases, and custom liquid soap bases for businesses wanting to sell under their own brand.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

Oregon Soap Company manufactures and sells certified organic artisan soap products including bar soaps, body washes, liquid castile soaps, and foaming hand soaps. Products are made with organic plant-based oils (coconut, sunflower, olive, shea butter) and are Certified Organic by Oregon Tilth under USDA Organic Regulations. The company sells direct-to-consumer through its own e-commerce website, offers a subscribe-and-save subscription model, and provides wholesale and private label/custom formulation services to business customers.

Product overview

Oregon Soap Company offers a diversified portfolio of certified organic artisan soap products centered around three main categories: Body Washes (11+ scent varieties), Bar Soaps (10+ varieties including specialty bars and Mama Mia Collection 4-packs), and Castile Soaps (both liquid and foaming formats in 8+ scent options). The company also provides Complete Collections (Citrus Sunshine and Pacific Northwest Lavender bundles), private label and custom formulation services for wholesale/business customers, and accessories like soap savers. Products are made with organic ingredients including coconut oil, sunflower oil, olive oil, and shea butter, certified organic by Oregon Tilth, and are vegan, gluten-free, and cruelty-free. The company plants one native plant or tree for every 10 bars or 5 gallons sold.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Bar Soaps Handcrafted organic bar soaps in 10+ varieties including Anise, French Clay & Geranium, Honey Oatmeal, Patchouli, Shampoo Bar (Rosemary Lavender), Tangerine Dream, Tea Tree Calendula, Tea Tree Peppermint Shampoo, Tangermint Scrub, Cinnamon & Aloe Handscrub, and Zesty Lemongrass. Priced $7.00-$8.00 per bar.
• Body Washes Natural organic body washes in 11+ scent varieties including Aloe Vera, Citrus Sunshine, Eucalyptus Rain, Forest Fresh, Ginger Grapefruit, Lemongrass Zinger, Mountain Ember, Oregon Double Mint, Pacific Northwest Lavender, and Pine Tar. Available in sizes from 12oz to gallon jugs, starting at $9.19.
• Liquid Castile Soaps All-purpose organic liquid Castile soaps in 8+ scents (Citrus Sunshine, Aloe Baby Wash, Clary Sage & Fir, Oregon Double Mint, Lemongrass Zinger, Ginger Grapefruit, Pacific NW Lavender, Tea Tree & Lavender). Offered in 12oz, 32oz, and 1-gallon sizes for bathing, dishes, cleaning, and laundry.
• Foaming Hand Soaps Organic foaming hand wash in 8 scent varieties matching the Castile line, available in 8.3oz, 32oz, 1-gallon, and 6-pack sizes.
• Mama Mia Collection (4-Pack Bundles) Signature collection of organic bar soaps sold as 4-pack bundles in four variants: Awake, Glow, Soothe, and Tone. Each 4-pack priced at $28.00.
• Citrus Sunshine Complete Collection Bundled collection featuring 12oz Citrus Sunshine Body Wash, 12oz Citrus Sunshine Castile Soap, 2oz Citrus Sunshine Castile Travel Soap, and 8.3oz Citrus Sunshine Foaming Soap. Priced at $22.00 (regular $29.72).
• Pacific Northwest Lavender Complete Collection Bundled collection featuring 12oz Pacific Northwest Lavender Body Wash, 12oz Pacific Northwest Lavender Castile Soap, 2oz Pacific Northwest Lavender Castile Travel Soap, 8.3oz Pacific Northwest Lavender Foaming Soap, and 8.3oz Tea Tree & Lavender Foaming Soap. Priced at $30.00 (regular $37.97).
• Brick Soaps Large format bar soaps sold by the brick, suitable for commercial or bulk use. Varieties include French Clay & Geranium Brick.
• Private Label & Custom Formulation Services B2B service offering wholesale organic soap bases, private label bar soap bases, private label liquid soap bases, and custom formulation services for businesses wanting to sell organic soaps under their own brand.
• Wholesale Program (OSC Brand) Bulk organic soap sales to wholesale customers without labels through the OSC Brand wholesale program, serving retailers, spas, hotels, restaurants, and other commercial establishments.
• Restroom Soap & Dispensers Commercial-grade hand soap and dispensers for restroom facilities, available through the wholesale program.
• White Label Business Packages Blank-label soap products sold in bulk for business customers wanting to rebrand products under their own label.
• Gift Packs Pre-packaged gift sets of soaps suitable for gift-giving occasions.
• Travel Size Soaps Compact-sized soap products including 2oz Castile Travel Soaps in various scents, designed for travel convenience.
• Gift Cards Digital gift cards that can be redeemed for any Oregon Soap Company products.
• Premium Red Alder Wood Soap Saver A natural wood soap saver accessory that extends the life of bar soap. Priced at $12.00.

Quantifiable outcome

• Over 885,000 trees and native plants planted through environmental initiative
• +1 more outcomes

Named customers4 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration9 records

Feature3 records

Partnerships

Two partnerships are on record, tiered core.

• Oregon TilthcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerOregon Tilth provides USDA Organic Certification for Oregon Soap Company products. As a certifying agent under the USDA Organic Regulations, Oregon Tilth conducts annual inspections and verifies that products meet organic standards.
• ShopifycoreTechnology or IntegrationE-commerce platform powering the Oregon Soap Company online store. Provides payment processing, inventory management, and storefront infrastructure.

Scale indicators2 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Dr. Bronner's: Dr. Bronner's is the dominant organic Castile soap brand in the US, offering multi-purpose liquid and bar soaps with strong sustainability and certification credentials. It is the most directly comparable competitor in product, positioning, and target market to Oregon Soap Company, though at vastly greater scale.
• Bronner's (no relation confusion — Dr. Bronner's subsidiary castile line): Dr. Bronner's is included separately as a direct reference for Oregon Soap Company's Castile soap positioning. It is the closest single comparable for product formulation, certification stack, and multi-purpose use case framing.
• Kirk's Original Coco Castile: Kirk's Original Coco Castile is a heritage natural soap brand specializing in coconut oil-based Castile bar soaps. It is comparable to Oregon Soap Company on product type (Castile soap) and target market (natural, sensitive-skin consumers).
• Sappo Hill: Sappo Hill is a long-established (founded 1975) organic bar soap manufacturer based in Oregon, using traditional cold-process methods with vegetable oils. It competes directly with Oregon Soap Company in the organic bar soap category with similar certifications and ingredient philosophy.
• The Laundress: The Laundress specializes in premium eco-friendly laundry and home cleaning products, including Castile-based detergents and fabric care. It overlaps with Oregon Soap Company's laundry and multi-purpose Castile soap offerings in a similar premium-natural target market.
• Pangea Organics: Pangea Organics is a certified organic bar soap and skincare brand using plant-based ingredients. It directly competes in the organic, eco-positioned bar soap and body care market served by Oregon Soap Company.
• Everyone Soap: Everyone (EO Products) is a natural personal care brand offering bar soaps, body washes, and foaming hand soaps with EWG verification and fragrance-free options. It competes in the same natural-soap DTC and retail channels as Oregon Soap Company at moderate scale.
• Chagrin Valley Soap & Salve: Chagrin Valley is a small artisan producer of certified organic bar soaps and personal care products, comparable to Oregon Soap Company in size, USDA Organic certification, and direct-to-consumer e-commerce model.

Broad incumbents

• Seventh Generation: Seventh Generation is a major eco-friendly household products brand owned by Unilever, offering plant-based cleaning and personal care products including liquid hand soaps. It is comparable in positioning (sustainability, plant-based, clean label) but operates at far broader scale and retail distribution.
• Mrs. Meyer's Clean Day: Mrs. Meyer's Clean Day is a multi-category eco-friendly household and personal care brand owned by SC Johnson, offering hand soaps, body washes, and multi-surface cleaners. It overlaps with Oregon Soap Company's eco-friendly positioning and product range but operates at much broader scale and distribution.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• YouTubeyoutube.com/channel/UCwgTjSikq8q2QRAQMrr2GnA
• Facebookfacebook.com/oregonsoapcompany
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/oregon-soap-company
• Instagraminstagram.com/oregonsoapcompany

Compliance2 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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