Imagine if you could shop in a store where the product is made right in front of you.
That’s the allure, in part, of the new Magnolia Soap and Bath Co. shop, opening soon in February or March at 2941 Main St.
It’s also part of what drew Leslie Giadone to open the franchise brand.
Magnolia Soap & Bath is based in Mississippi, Leslie’s home state. While visiting there a few years ago, she happened upon one of the brand’s locally-owned stores and was captivated by their naturally-made products. “I stopped into one of their stores in my hometown of Amory, and I just fell in love. I loved all the vibrant colors of the soaps, and I was just intrigued with the products, how they’re made, and the company’s story. The company’s laundry wash became a household necessity due in part to my sensitive skin issues,” said Leslie.
The company was founded by a woman who needed to find cleaner products for her daughter’s sensitive skin. The result was a formula of all plant-based products from domestically sourced, naturally grown ingredients. The franchise was founded in 2018 and today has more than 40 stores across the country. Each is locally owned and operated.
“Experience the pure, plant ingredients in every product made by Magnolia Soap - free from harmful additives and full of nourishing goodness for your skin. We will never waiver from that,” the company states on its website.
Besides offering all plant-based products, one of the hallmarks of the local stores is that almost all products are made on-site, says Leslie, who moved to Glastonbury nine years ago with her husband and three children. The soaps are blended using a cold liquid process poured into wooden forms. The result is a super creamy, colorful, dye–free parabens and phthalate-free "scentsational" soap.
Magnolia also offers in-store events and parties, where participants can make bath and body products, such as bar soap, bath bombs, and even candles.
“We don’t have anything else like this in Glastonbury, and I hope people enjoy it as much as I do,” Leslie says.
Tha company, she adds, emphasises community outreach programs and giving back through its Hope in Soap program, which seeks to make a positive impact in the communities where the stores are located. The company website states that Magnolia Soap & Bath reaches out to touch the lives of 12 different local charities each year. In fact, every month at Magnolia, a unique soap is crafted to support a specific local organization. Charities include cancer awareness, mental health, and animal shelter organizations, just to name a few. One of the things that Leslie is most excited about is making an impact in the Glastonbury and surrounding Greater Hartford Area communities.
Besides bar soaps, her store will carry Magnolia Soap’s wide array of products, including bath bombs, shower steamers, shampoo and conditioning bars, body butter, scrubs, shower oils, beard balms and oils, and products for the home.
“Magnolia Soap & Bath offers something for everyone. We look forward to serving our community with our beautiful products and fun atmosphere.”
Magnolia Soap & Bath Co.
2941 Main St., Suite 320
Online: MyMagnoliaSoap.com/Glastonbury
Email: Glastonbury@Magnoliabathandsoap.com
Instagram: magnoliasoapandbathglastonbury
Facebook: Magnolia Soap and Bath Glastonbury
