Thistle Ridge Soap LTD is a family run handmade soap & toiletries business located in Abingdon, Virginia, in the scenic Blue Ridge Mountains. Our business was initiated after considerable reading, research and education about art and science of soap making. We create our soap by the cold process method, using various vegetable and nut oils as our base. Herbs and spices provide color and texture, while essential oils scent and complement each bar. No synthetic fragrance oils, dyes, petroleum products or animal fats are used in our soaps.