Welcome to the Alewyfe Apothecary!
“Making the world a cleaner, greener, happier place!”

Alewyfe soaps are handmade small-batch artisanal creations. They are lovingly crafted with all-natural and organic ingredients, including homegrown herbs and botanicals. These handcut and molded bars and bath bombs are minimally packaged with reused and recycled materials. My soaps are gentle and mild, and look and smell good enough to eat! The blends are inspired by my culinary training, and the name Alewyfe is an homage to the female brewsters and tavernkeepers of the 15th century… woman-made, indulgent suds meant for sharing!

Alewyfe soaps and scrubs are cooked up in my soap kitchen with a custom blend of organic olive oil, organic coconut oil, organic sustainably harvested palm oil, and may contain neem oil, grapeseed oil, hemp oil, castor oil, cocoa butter, shea butter, or beeswax. All bars are vegetarian, and most are vegan unless they contain honey or beeswax. While the recipe is the same (although I am always tweaking and experimenting to try to make the best soap possible!), because of the nature of the process and the natural ingredients, no two batches come out exactly alike. Please allow for some variation in shape and color- this is part of their charm! Check back soon for more photos!
Current varieties may include:
Organic Cold-Process and Hand-milled Soaps:

Tea Tree Tingle: Tea Tree, Peppermint, Eucalyptus, Neem Oil, Green Clay, Alewyfe Farm Lemon Balm and Basil with a hint of Citronella. Cooling and refreshing outdoor soap… also great for problem skin and pets! (in-stock)

Coffee Stout: Homebrewed Stout, Fair Trade Organic Coffee Grounds (coarse grind, very invigorating) and Sweet Orange Oil… whatta wakeup! (in-stock)

Lemon Lavender Poppyseed: Lemongrass, Lavender Flowers, Alewyfe Farm Lemon Balm, Poppyseeds, Green Clay, Lavender Oil and Lemon Peel (out-of-stock)

Little Grass Skirt: Layered with Pink Grapefruit, Lemongrass, Lavendin, Red and Green Clay, Tapioca, Poppyseeds, Lemon and Orange Peel, and Lemon Leaves. (out-of-stock)

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Dirty Biker: Bay Rum, Star Anise, Coriander, Coffee Grounds, Stout, Grits, Cranberry Puree, Calendula, Honey and Spices… super scrubby, for big bad boys and babes- it’s a hot mess!(out-of-stock)

Pumpkin Spice: Marbled Bar with Star Anise, Cardamom, Coriander, Cinnamon, Clove, Calendula, Anise Seeds and Alewyfe Farm Pumpkin Puree (out-of-stock)

Orange Chai Spice: Marbled Bar with Red Clay, Black Tea, Sweet Orange Oil, Star Anise, Cardamom, Cinnamon Leaf, Anise Seeds, and Orange Peel (in-stock)

Beeswax: Unrefined Beeswax, Kallas Farm Honey, Bee Pollen, and a hint of natural vanilla, with a honeycomb imprint on top. Beeyoutiful! (out-of-stock)

Mocha Brownie: Organic Cocoa Powder, Organic Cocoa Butter, Chocolate, Fair-trade Organic Coffee Grounds (fine grind for a very light scrub). (out-of-stock)

Oatmeal Cookie: Organic Steel-cut Oats, Kallas Farm Honey, Chamomile, Calendula, Cinnamon, and Spices- this is a great moisturizing massage bar (out-of-stock)

Hoppy Hippie: Hempseed Oil, Alewye Farm Zeus Hops, Hop infusion, Patchouli, Himalayan Cedarwood, and Mace oils (some unscented bars also available). (in-stock)

Lavender Love: Bulgarian Lavender, Lavandin, and Lavender Flowers (out-of-stock)

Mint Chocolate Chip: Peppermint, Organic Cocoa Butter, Organic Cocoa Powder, Chocolate, Fair-trade Organic Coffee Grounds (very fine grind)… this one looks and smells so yummy, someone took a bite. Really. He was fine (but surprised!). In fact, if your children have learned some words they shouldn’t, this might be the kindest rebuff. (out-of-stock)

Bath bombs… plop, plop, fizz, fizz!

Bath Bombs: big hand-pressed heart-shaped fizzy moisturizing bath bombs. Put some love in your tub!

Orange Crush: Baking Soda, Citric Acid, Grapeseed Oil, Witch hazel, Red Kaolin clay, Sweet Orange Oil. Great way to start the day- have you had your OJ? (out of stock)

Lavender Luck: Baking Soda, Citric Acid, Grapeseed Oil, Witch hazel, French Green Clay, Lavendin, Lavender Flowers… ahhh, relaxing and stress-relieving! (out of stock)

Tea Tree Tingle: Baking Soda, Citric Acid, Grapeseed Oil, Witch hazel, French Green Clay Powder, Tea Tree, Peppermint, and Eucalyptus Oils. Refreshing, uplifting, and tonic, great when you’re feeling under the weather or just need a pick-me-up! (out of stock)
Lotions, Potions, Scrubs, Salts, and Sundries:

    Balms, Creams, and Lotions:

    Balms are a thick and moisturizing formulation with oils, glycerin, and beeswax… slightly sweet and perfect for lips… also great for cuticles, rough spots and minor scrapes.

    Grapefruit Vanilla Calendula Balm

    Tea Tree Tingle Balm
    Sugar Scrubs and Bath Salts:

    Orange Espresso Good Morning Scrub: Brown Sugar, Organic Sunflower Oil, Jojoba Oil, Organic Grapeseed Oil, Organic Fair-Trade Coffee, Essential Oils of Sweet Orange, Tangerine, and Coffee (out-of-stock)

    Lavender Vanilla Bean Good Night Scrub: Brown Sugar, Organic Sunflower Oil, Jojoba Oil, Organic Grapeseed Oil, Lavender Flowers, Essential oils of Lavender, Lavendin and Vanilla, and ground vanilla beans (out-of-stock)

    Lavender Lemongrass Bath Salts: Mixed Spa Salts, including Dead Sea, Epsom, and Himalayan Pink Salts, Lavender Flowers, Avocado Oil, Essential oils of Spanish, South African, and Bulgarian Lavender and Lemongrass- relax and refresh! (in-stock)

    Creamsicle Bath Salts: Mixed Spa Salts, including Dead Sea, Epsom, and Himalayan Pink Salts, Australian Red Reef Clay, Sweet Orange Oil, Vanilla Oil, and Benzoin resin oil. Yum! (in-stock)

    Oat-Milk Bath Nog: A luscious and soothing milk bath with oats and spices- like a big tub of eggnog for your body. Pour yourself a hot buttered rum to sip as you soak and wash away the winter blues!

    Rose-Mint Oatmeal-Almond Scrub: Oats and almonds finely ground with french green clay powder and herbs. Blend with water, honey, yogurt, or almond oil for a gentle face scrub or mask. Great for oily or sensitive skin- I’ve been making and using this scrub for 15 years and its one of my favorites! (in-stock)
    Herbal Tea:

    Our homegrown blend of lemon balm, raspberry leaf, mint, lemon verbena, chamomile, and rose petals will sooth and refresh you hot or cold!
    Herbal Tinctures:

    Coming Soon!
    Sounds amazing! Now how do I get some?

    We deliver! You can buy my soaps, scrubs, and vintage goodies here, and I’ll mail ’em out on the next stagecoach. Er… business day. If you don’t see something listed above, or want a custom order, let me know and I’ll see what I can do…
    www.alewyfe.etsy.com

    We host an open studio in conjunction with The Kedzie Stop Market. the first Sunday of every month in Garfield Park, a half-block from the Green Line and two blocks from the Conservatory. 11 am to 6 pm. Soaps are also available for pick-up by appointment at our studio.

    Shop local: Check out Paperish Mess, a new gallery and handmade goods shop offering our bars and liquid soaps in Ukrainian Village!

    Holiday pop-up shop in Oak Park: Pop-Up by Design

    We were holding it down this summer each 4th Saturday of the month at the Kedzie and Lake Neighborhood Market, sponsored by the East Garfield Park Community Council. The market is 9am-1pm, June 22nd, July 27th, August 24th, September 28th, and October 26th. Live music, local produce, arts and crafts, iced coffee, and snacks were available to enjoy… looking forward to next summer!

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    2 Comments

    1. I love all the soaps. I have given them for gifts for the last 2 years and everyone just LOVE’s them. Pure/Natural and wholesome. I’ts the only soap my family uses.

      earthmomma