The Bearsville Blog

Tucked into the Catskill Mountains just a few miles west of Woodstock, Bearsville is more than a dot on the map. Here's the history behind the hamlet - and the soap company it inspired.

It’s fall. Go big or go home. There’s no halfway when autumn rolls in. The air turns crisp, the leaves put on their fiery show, and suddenly it feels like everything should smell like cinnamon, cider, and pumpkin. That’s exactly why we created Harvest Spice, our limited-edition fall soap that bottles up the season and brings it straight to your shower. The Scent of Fall,...

Goat's milk has been used in soap for centuries — not as a marketing ingredient, but because it does something the base oils alone don't. Here's what it actually contributes to a bar.

Castor oil appears in a lot of shampoo bars. In a well-formulated bar, it plays a specific structural role that affects lather, conditioning, and how long the bar lasts. Here's what it actually does.

River Mist: The Natural Men’s Soap That Feels Like a Mountain Stream There’s something timeless about mornings on the river. The cool air rising off the water. The mist that hovers, softening the edges of everything it touches. The quiet calm before the world wakes up. That’s the feeling we bottled into River Mist, a natural men’s soap bar crafted for guys who crave a...

If you’ve ever wanted to bottle up the Catskills and take them home with you, our Catskills Bundle comes pretty close. Inspired by three iconic Catskill locations—Panther Mountain, Diamond Notch Falls, and Giant Ledge—this trio of soaps captures the wild, refreshing, and quietly awe-inspiring vibe of the region. But these aren’t just great scents for your shower. They also happen to be an excellent blueprint for...

If there’s a king of the shower, musk wears the crown. Known as one of the most fragrant and enduring scents in history, musk commands attention with its bold, confident presence. Our Wild Musk bar soap combines indulgent notes of raw musk, smoldering amber, and a touch of tonka bean for a scent that’s distinct yet elusive—refined but untamed. This is not just a soap;...

We get it—natural deodorant used to mean sacrificing performance for peace of mind. Not anymore. At Bearsville Soap Company, we’ve rewritten the playbook with a natural deodorant that actually works. And how do we know? Because thousands of guys just like you have said so. With an overwhelming number of verified reviews and a spot at the top of our best-sellers list, this stick isn’t...

Let’s rewind. Remember crisp fall days filled with bonfires, craft brews, and pumpkin spice everything? That seasonal vibe is now bottled—in bar form. Meet Pumpkin Ale, the handcrafted organic men’s soap designed to bring your shower game up a notch. Cold-processed and crafted with real beer, this bar combines a smooth blend of clove, cinnamon, vanilla, and rare spruce for a subtle yet unforgettable pumpkin...

There’s nothing delicate about this bar. Sugar Shack isn’t here to whisper — it makes a statement. Think of it as sugar with swagger: smooth, slightly gritty, and ready to shake up your shower routine. With warm notes of vanilla and musk, Sugar Shack walks the line between rugged and refined. That hint of bright florals? Just enough to keep it interesting — never overpowering....

Exfoliation isn't a skincare trend — it's basic maintenance. A good exfoliating bar handles it in the shower without adding anything to your routine. Here's what to know.

Have you ever wondered how a bar of soap transforms from a mix of oils into the fragrant, cleansing product you use every day?