From passion to provision
In 2019, founder John McGhee became dissatisfied with commercially available hygiene products. From bright green "body wash" jugs to fancy soap sculptures, nothing seemed to meet his practical and discerning tastes. He spent years honing his craft and testing his soaps in the most demanding environments possible, from the deserts of California to the backwoods of Alabama and even while deployed on a US Navy warship.
Upon request, John began sharing his soap with friends and family and Micropothecary was born in 2024 in a small kitchen in Auburn, Alabama. He's kept it simple, local, and natural ever since.
Hygiene tools, not luxury commodities
Micropothecary products are made by hand in small batches and offer a premium, artisanal experience at a fair price. Our cold-process soaps are made only with all-natural food grade ingredients, are vegan, and contain no dyes, perfumes, or synthetic additives. Ever. What you see is what you get.
Our soap is perfect for the conscious consumer looking to get back-to-basics with simple, natural products while still having an elevated bath experience. Off-gridders and outdoors enthusiasts love that our soap is biodegradable and minimally impacts the surrounding water systems.
Quality hygiene products don't have to be complicated. Cold process soap has been used for millenia for bathing, shaving, and daily removal of facial dirt or cosmetics. Micropothecary makes something for everyone with many varieties of a simple, effective product that serves many functions.
Keep it weird, keep it real
In a world run amuck with consumerism and a "race-to-the bottom" of value, Micropothecary stands for simple, natural, value-driven products made by hand and made with care. Our products are packaged plastic-free, and we seek to minimize plastics in our shipping. Everyone on the Micropothecary team is an artist and artisan that does their part to Keep Auburn Weird! Support yourself by supporting us.
Micropothecary is:
- A veteran owned business
- An indigenous owned business
- A family business
Thank you for being a part of our story.
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