Membership Options
The Handmade Soap and Cosmetic Guild is committed to providing the best value and service to our members.
We offer several membership options to best meet your needs:
Novice Handcrafter
$100/year
Individuals who make soap, cosmetics and/or candles, but do not yet market or sell to the public. Please note: insurance coverage is not available at this membership level.
Designed for those just learning their craft, and are not yet selling to the public, this affordable membership allows you to take advantage of all that the HSCG has to offer.
From the full HSCG learning library to monthly product discounts, the Novice Membership pays for itself quickly. It includes all member benefits, except those related to marketing and selling handcrafted soap, cosmetics and candles via the HSCG Member Marketplace.
Benefits include:
- Insurance
- Product & Service Discounts
- Advanced Lye Calculator
- Annual Conference Discount
- Full access to Learning Library
- E-news, brochure and HSCG member badge
Note: Novice Memberships are limited to five (5) years, then transition to Professional Membership status. Novice members may vote and serve on HSCG committees but cannot hold office.
Professional Handcrafter
$200/year (plus insurance, if purchased)
Individuals who make handcrafted soap, cosmetics and/or candles and market them to the public.
For those who are selling soap, cosmetics or candles to the public, this affordable membership pays for itself with access to insurance coverage, product discounts and the opportunity to link your online store to the HSCG website. Members at this level are also able to fulfill custom product requests that customers make through the site.
Starting at just $275, product and general liability insurance can be added on to this level of membership for US businesses. See the Insurance FAQ and Insurance Comparison Chart for more details. Canadian Members can purchase insurance directly through our Canadian partners. See the Canadian Insurance FAQ for more details.
Benefits include:
- Insurance
- Promotion on the HSCG website: Maker Marketplace
- Opportunity to fulfill online custom/bulk/private label requests
- Product & Service Discounts
- Advanced Lye Calculator
- Annual Conference Discount
- Full access to Learning Library
Private Label
$200/year
Businesses who purchase handcrafted soap and/or cosmetics to use or resell under their private label.
Private Label Membership is for companies that are purchasing handcrafted products to resell under their own label. It also applies to businesses, like inns and spas, that purchase custom handcrafted products to brand and use for guests.
Private Label Members are connected to HSCG’s full membership and able to tap makers to provide private label product. This membership is also a valuable source of communication about trends in the industry.
Benefits include:
- Insurance
- Product & Service Discounts
- Annual Conference Discount
- Full access to Learning Center
- E-news , brochure and HSCG member badge
Vendor
$500/$1500/$3000/year
Each level offers more benefits and exposure to HSCG members.
Businesses that sell products or services to handcrafters.
If you are trying to reach handcrafted soap, cosmetic and/or candle makers, the HSCG Vendor Membership offers unparalleled return on investment. Whether you offer raw materials, packaging, equipment, or services, connect with the HSCG’s 3,600 members to expand your customer base and introduce new merchandise. Vendors and supplier also enjoy special promotion and direct access to makers at our Annual Conference.
A Vendor Membership is in the name of the business (not an individual). Representatives of Vendor Member businesses may not serve as the HSCG President or on the Board of Directors as the membership is in the business name. However, they may be involved in specific committees on behalf of their company.
The HSCG offers three tiers of Vendor Membership, based on your size, budget and promotional needs:
Tier 1: $3000/year
Join larger vendors and suppliers seeking to maximize their visibility and reach with the HSCG membership.
Premier Benefits:
- Logo on website: one of just five rotating logos, displayed across HSCG’s website
- Platinum Sponsor: Exhibitor Table and Banner at the HSCG Annual Conference
Tier 2: $1500/year
This membership is offers smaller companies good value in reaching HSCG membership.
Premier Benefits:
- Silver Sponsor: Advertisement and discounted Exhibitor Space at the HSCG Annual Conference.
- Listing in the HSCG’s online directory: Where to Buy: Supplies and Services
Tier 3: $500/year
An affordable option for small or new businesses who are serving the handcrafted community.
Premier Benefits:
- A 25% discount on any sponsorship of the HSCG Annual Conference
- Listing in the HSCG’s online directory: Where to Buy: Supplies and Services
In addition to the special benefits outlined above, Vendor Members also take advantage of many benefits offered to all members of the HSCG, such as insurance, shipping discounts and education.
Retired Handcrafter
$100/year
Individuals who make soap, cosmetics and/or candles, but do not yet market or sell to the public.
Making handcrafted products is a life-long passion, and we honor those who played a role building our industry. That is why we are proud to offer a special membership for those makers who may have retired from the business but wish to stay active and connected with HSCG and the maker community.
To qualify, the individual must have been an HSCG member at the Professional Level for a minimum of two (2) years and must no longer have a business that sells to the public.
Our Retired Handcrafter members enjoy the same benefits, except those related to marketing and selling soap and cosmetic products. We also welcome them to share their experience, serving on committees or the Board of Directors.
Benefits include:
- Insurance
- Product & Service Discounts
- Advanced Lye Calculator
- Annual Conference Discount
- Full access to Learning Library
- E-news, brochure and HSCG member badge
Take advantage of PayPal Credit® to pay for your membership over time!
New & Returning Members
Ashley Semerc
Jami Jones
Hyssop and Myrrh Soapery
Jamie Tatreau
Sweet Mana
Adrienne Williams
The Quiet Girl
Dorothy Simmons
Ellie Sheppard
Christian Coy
Cecelia Hunt
Essentials Care Products, LLC
Cliff Zlotnik
Natalie Duncan
Nilla Bean Co.
Marie Braxton
Lovely Lavender...Plus
Robin McDonald
Gail Weaver
South Fork Soap
Athena Steadman
Simply Eden, LLC
Surya Kartik
Christina Kinney
CCBL LLC
Karin Frost-Madrid
Mia's Botanicals & Gifts, LLC
bronwyn goebel
Waneeshee Natural Healing / DBA: Lotions & Potions
Charlena Robertson
The Soap Obsession Bath and Body Shop
Deanna Menser
Goodness Within LLC
Joseph Dean
Darlene Dunbar
Claudia Woolard
Black Cat Soap
Mary Jessen
Deerhaven Herb & Flower Farm
Rebecca Saric
Oak and Elizabeth
Michele Brunson
The Healthy Naturals
Cheryl Meehan
Jodi Rollins
Keani Designs LLC
Travis Crawford
Tahira's Treats & Treasures
Denise Harrington
Remedies From Nature
Lori Broussard
Tressa Cooper
Cooper Farm Co.
Chris Hunter
Hunter Masonry dba Hippie Heart, Gypsy Soul
Valarie Giacalone
Rangeland Soaps
Crystal Ng
Simply Started Crafts
Lisa Fitzsimmons
Sunset View Acres Farm, LLC
Brenda Rea
Patricia Burns
Whillow Ridge Soap Company
Stacy Egbert
Udana LLC
Brian Tritch
Pure Sabao LLC
NAZZIE LIVERMAN
GoldenCrownGiftsllc DBA: HARLEM'S OWN SOAPS AND BUTTERS
Josephine Thompson
Elementals Soap Co. LLC
Sarah Martin
Rachel Estrada
Rachelmariesoaps
Christy Cooper
Mama's Handmade Sudsy Soap
Amber Keller
Am Happy Soap
Paula Elmore
SHIMAOFNAVAJOLAND
Lianne Staten
BEAUTE AND THE BATH
Melissa Auxier
Elegant Rose Boutique
Christina Rose
KBShimmer
Lisa Stewart
Peri Skin Care
Carolyn Wuenstel
Majak Products
Heather Gingrich
Simply Clean, Simply Green Llc
Jacob Hyten
Blue Elephant Ventures II, LLC
Karen Dragoo
Dragoo's Oil Blends
Alexus Candia
Crown Chakra X Cosmetics LLC
Julie Broussard
Kalina Starowitz
The Phoenix Nest
Kimberlee Lewis-Torres
Amy Arney
Midnight Sky Soapworks
Ali Woods
San’Monae LLC
Alise Crossland
Ephemera Candle Company
Carmala Wood
Kiyi Kiyi Cosmetics
Susan E. Moser-Moritz
GARGOYLE AND CROW, LLC
Jill Holdaway
So and Soap
Diane Kring
The Soakin Goat
Kelsey Conner
CAKE FACE SOAPING
Hae Jung Chung
Hilly's Soaps
Sandy Louth
Rustic Country Soaps
Cristi Clodfelder
JoBees Soapery LLC
Roger Scott
Scotsman Grooming
Kim Hedine
Midnight Oil Soap
Audra Custodio
Cherie Collazo
Amore
Jane Burk
the Little Soap Stop
Kathalyn Aine Malone
Eastsideremedios
Beth Hinderaker
Garden Gate Soap
Daniela Piccetti
Lianna Soap
Annabelle Hutchinson
Elm City Botanicals
Donna Summerford
Aunt Dee's Soaps and Lotions
Chanle Johnson
4030 Fullerton
Emily Brinks
Sage Elephant Soap
Lori Crow
LGL Soap Designs, LLC
Marilyn Plummer
Angel Brooks
Candle Inspirations and Gifts
Edna Jackson
James Kim
Cute Farms
Laura Atkins
RaEssence, LLC
Shaun Hand
BROOKIEGIRL BATH + BODY CARE
Traci Childress
Bathsheba Body Works Inc.
cheri harper
Ryan Holm
The Holmstead
Marla Bosworth
Back Porch Soap Company, LLC
Lynn Harrington
Maine Cottage Apothecary
Stephanie Gray
The Soap Box - Alabaster
Lisa Tabb
Lisa Tabb's Creative Candles and Soaps
Deshani Sibblies
FairyCareStudio
Betty Baker
Hawaii Soap Company
Michelle Stephens
Hearthfire Candle Co
Carol Shaley
Honor Your Body Wellness
Heidi Jaynes
Olfactory Express
