Body Essentials by Chet

Location: Standish, ME

In early 2008, I was given a handcrafted bar of soap from a friend. I could not believe how well it performed and was even more surprised that she made it herself. I was hooked! She shared books, web sites and answered endless questions regarding the soap making process. I began to dabble in the craft myself and I found that my new hobby was very similar to cooking, which is something I also enjoy.

After many attempts, I came up with my own handcrafted soap recipe. I experimented with natural ingredients like lemon grass, oatmeal, honey and cinnamon and then premium grade fragrance oils. I selected goat’s milk as the prominent ingredient because I was impressed with its skin healing and moisturizing properties. I had family and friends try my creations and I received very positive feedback. One thing led to another and I started to experiment with other personal care products. Before I knew it, my hobby blossomed in a business. With the help of my life partner Wayne, we share my full line of personal care products through craft shows, the internet and now Northern Tides.

Northern Tides carries a variety of additional Body Essentials by Chet fragrances: Cucumber-Melon, Cinnamon-Oats & Honey, and Unscented “In the Buff.” Where possible, we offer 4 products per scent: Foaming Hand Soap, 4 oz. Lotion, 8 oz. Lotion, and 4 oz Bar(s). Please contact us for special requests or gift giving ideas.