# Local Organic Beauty Businesses Snohomish Soap Company is All-Natural and Altruistic By Rebecca Byers | Published 2013-02-27 | Social Good Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/snohomish-soap-company References: [msainfo.us](http://msainfo.us/2012/09/12/snohomish-soap-company-fast-pitch/) Founded in 2012 in Snohomish, Washington, the Snohomish Soap Company makes [organic handmade soap](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/gardeners-soap-bar), and is one of seven companies recently chosen from over 60 applicants to work under Fledge, a social enterprise incubator in Seattle. Snohomish was founded by Cindy Todd, who was looking for a creative way to support her family after the economic recession left her unemployed, and now that they are on their feet, Todd is dedicated to employing stay-at-home mothers to make the soap. The Snohomish Soap Company is dedicated to keeping its soaps "pure, essential, and beautiful," and distributes its soap through a women-powered manufacturing network. Inspired by the beauty of the world, Snohomish aims to capture this in their products by using essential oils and all-natural ingredients. **Contact Information** Snohomish Soap Company on Facebook Snohomish Soap Company on Pinterest ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 5.0/10 - Popularity: 54% | Activity: 87% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Social Good](https://www.trendhunter.com/socialgood) > [Social Business](https://www.trendhunter.com/socialbusiness) ## Key Themes ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Organic Beauty Products:** There is a growing trend towards using natural, organic, and eco-friendly products which presents an opportunity for businesses to focus on this market. - **Social Enterprise Incubation:** Social enterprise incubation is gaining popularity as a way to support ethical and sustainable businesses, creating opportunities for entrepreneurs to make a positive impact while also achieving financial success. - **Women-owned Businesses:** There is an increasing trend of women-owned businesses which can lead to new opportunities for networking and collaboration, especially for those in industries where women are traditionally underrepresented. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Beauty Industry:** There is an opportunity for businesses in the beauty industry to focus on natural and organic products, and partner with social enterprise incubators to support ethical and sustainable practices. - **Entrepreneurship:** Social enterprise incubators can create opportunities for entrepreneurs to build mission-driven businesses, especially in industries like beauty where there is a growing demand for natural and eco-friendly products. - **Manufacturing:** There is an opportunity for manufacturing businesses to partner with social enterprises that prioritize employing stay-at-home mothers or other marginalized groups, creating mutually beneficial arrangements that support sustainable practices and social impact. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Indigenous-Owned Self Care Brands](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ravensong.md) - [Clean Beauty Products](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/clean-products-for-home-and-body.md) - [Gentle Organic Dog Soaps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/gentle-bar.md) - [Botanical Artisan Soaps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/artisanmade-petite-floral-shaped-soap-collection.md) - [Non-Foaming Oil Cleansers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/nonfoaming-oilbased-cleanser.md) - [Natural Men's Cleansing Solutions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/real-soap-body-wash.md) - [Naturally Derived Hand Soaps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/native-liquid-hand-soap.md) - [High-Quality Sensitive Skin Cosmetics](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/grow-beautii.md) - [Eco-Friendly Pet Washes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/washbar.md)