Born from necessity. Built for men who care about what goes on their skin.
A few years ago, I walked out of the shower and saw my wife flinch.
She was pregnant at the time—everything smelled stronger—but the synthetic fragrance from my “fresh mountain breeze” body wash made her nauseous. It hit me hard. If that soap was harsh enough to overwhelm her senses, what was it doing to my skin?
So I went back to basics.
I started making small batches of soap in my garage—nothing fancy. Just real ingredients: olive oil, shea butter, essential oils. No weird chemicals. No artificial scents. And definitely no “cool ice thunder blast.”
That one bar turned into a habit. That habit turned into a hobby. And eventually, Nostalgic Skin Co. was born.
Soap That Doesn’t Suck
Let’s be honest—most men’s soap is either too floral, too fake, or turns into mush in a week. We don’t do that here.
At Nostalgic Skin Co., every bar is slow-cured for six weeks to last longer and lather better. We only scent with essential oils. We formulate for men’s skin—thicker, oilier, and often overlooked by skincare brands.
Our mission is simple:
🧼 Make damn good soap that’s rugged, real, and respectful of your skin.
Why “Nostalgic”?
Because this isn’t about trends or TikToks.
It’s about remembering how things used to be:
Handmade. Thoughtful. Clean in every sense of the word.
Our soaps don’t just get you clean—they reconnect you with that feeling of stepping out of a fresh shave, walking out of a barbershop, or tossing on a crisp white tee.
Built for Men. Made to Last. Inspired by Family.
This company started because I wanted to care for someone I loved. That hasn’t changed.
Whether you’re upgrading your morning routine or gifting your best man something that doesn’t smell like bubblegum, we’re here to deliver soap that shows up—and stands up.
Thanks for being here.
– Jason
Founder, Nostalgic Skin Co.