Halo Soap

There aren’t many things I can say that I miss about living in Cudahy, but being within a minute drive of this adorable soap shop IS one of them!
The owner/​creator of this shop has always been there with a friendly smile, and is more than helpful to give you the ingredient list (for those with skin allergies/​sensitivities) or explain how to get the most out of a product. All of the products are available to sample and smell, and are always displayed with stylish, loving care. The shop also sells super cute purses/​bags (made by the owner’s mother — love the creativity of this family!) and other local fare as available: honey, jewelry, etc. They also have gift baskets available, or will help you put together your own custom basket… kind of like LUSH, but without all the ridiculous sales schtick and pressure.
Prices are extremely reasonable, but everything smells so good that it’s hard for me to stop in without sniffing every little thing and leaving about $ 50 lighter than when I came in. Ha!
The one caveat would be the hours: if you work weekdays, 8 – 5, then it’s REALLY difficult to try to make it to the shop’s very limited hours. I would advise calling ahead or checking the website to make sure you don’t waste a trip out there, only to find them closed… although it’s certainly worth a repeat visit!
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A Diehard Handmade Soap Aficionado

MIDWEST HEAT AND HUMIDITY. SOAP IS GOOD. On a recent Sunday morning I asked my wife words I’ve never spoken, «Want to go check out Cudahy?». We had breakfast at Sheridan’s and checked out HALO SOAP because of Joanna T’s review.
LOCATION: I’ve lived here for a year and had never been to Cudahy. Halo is located in an industrial-​looking-​Morton-​building-​strip-​mall-​thing. If not for GPS I probably would have ended up in Racine or some shit.
LUSH: Similar products but actually cheaper.
JUNIPER BERRIES: There are things made from Juniper berries here. Gin is made from Juniper berries. There are also beer soaps here.
BATH BOMBS: My girl goes nuts for the bath bombs at Lush so she had to try a few here that are displayed in an old clawfoot tub. She smelled like baby powder for hours after a bath so they must work.(?)
**Unchain and Support Local Business**

I love soap. I really, really do — I have about 40 bars in my linen closet right now (dead serious) but did that stop me from getting more today? Of course not!
My sister loves the products here, so we stopped today so she could stock up. The store is out of the way in a strip mall/​business park at the end of 794, but worth the trip for natural bath/​body items. The carry lotions, candles, bath bombs etc — all handmade and natural. My personal favorites are the yummy lip balms (hard lemonade flavor!), the SPF stick and the peppermint foot stick.
Prices are reasonable, packaging is cute and the owner/​maker is friendly and helpful. They have everything you need for great spa gifts or shower gifts and a full baby/​kids line too. And «beer soap» for the special man in your life who needs some freshening up.
In the immortal words of Mike P.: «unchain and support local businesses»

Stopped in here for the first time today. I was in search of soaps that didn’t contain SLS in any form cause they make me itch and dry out my skin. When I walked in the door u immediately felt relaxed and at home. Everything is clearly labeled and very neat. Tried the soaps I purchased tonight and was totally pampered by the scents and the fact that I didn’t itch when I dried off. It was incredible! I highly recommend this place to anyone that is looking for reasonably priced bath products and the whole local thing really helps too! Love this place!!!

I love this place. All the products are reasonably priced and are amazing for your skin. My all time favorite are the bath bombs which leave your skin feeling like a baby’s butt and the mineral spf stick. I have been looking for a mineral physical spf stick forever and this keeps all those nasty rays off my face. Great for gifts and treats for yourself.