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A brief history...

When Brian Paffen stood in his laundry room in North Carolina making homemade soaps in 2004, he never dreamed that what started out as a hobby and part-time enterprise would turn into a full-time career. Now, six years later, his business, Herbal Art, is going strong and offering more than just soap. Passionate about health and wellness, Paffen says, “natural soaps are better for the complexion and skin tone”. Paffen decided he could improve upon the soaps that were already available, so after some research and development, he began making his own. Four years ago, he relocated his business to Indiana and simultaneously reformulated his soaps to be more compatible with the area's hard water.

"In hard water, soaps often don't lather up, keep their fragrance or even hold up well," explains Paffen. Through trial and error, he eventually found a formula that works. He also discovered a local need for other natural products, such as skincare lotions and candles. Everything is made by hand, using all natural ingredients, in his 1,000-square-foot basement facility, (a step up from his laundry room), and 90 percent of his raw materials come from local sources in Indiana.

A few months ago, Paffen expanded his reach even further by adding a green wedding line that offers environmentally friendly wedding and bridal shower favors, bridal party gifts and wedding accessories. The favors are made of seeded paper in a variety of shapes that guests can moisten and plant after the wedding. Gift sets include seeded gift bags, complete with Paffen's line of artisan soaps, lotions, soy candles and more!

Moreover, an expanding and appreciative client base tells Paffen that his passion for health and wellness is shared by local residents and online customers. The Fishers Chamber of Commerce, which annually celebrates business excellence through its Pillar Awards program, honored Herbal Art with its 2009 award for Emerging Growth, for providing a positive economic impact. Although he is proud of the recognition, Paffen says that seeing his customers happy and returning to the store time after time is his greatest reward. "I just live for it."

Written by Beth Davis - Natural Awakenings Magazine, June 2010

“Environmentally Conscious and Economically Priced ”

Herbal Art is a premium contract/custom manufacturer, (of: Artisan soap, skincare, soy candles and more) dedicated to our clients’ needs as they grow and prosper. All manufacturing takes place in our local Fishers, Indiana compliant facility, located in central Indiana, just north of Indianapolis, IN. We have some of the lowest minimums in the industry. This allows us to partner with any size company, from small start up businesses to larger corporate entities.

Are you seeking a wholesale handcrafted Health & Beauthy provider? Herbal Art is happy to offer wholeslale availability on most of our products. Please note that not all items listed on our website, events, trade shows, or (local) Studio location are available for wholesale. 

Part I: Wholesale (stock) Product Policies (in brief)

• “Stock products in this section are purchased using current Herbal Art formulas, labeling, styles and packaging.”

• Wholesale “stock” products do not include further services such as private label or custom formulation or fragrance.

• Our regular wholesale pricing is 50% off our listed “retail” pricing on our website, unless otherwise noted.

• All products are handcrafted at time of purchase to ensure quality and freshness.

• Wholesale orders require a “first-time” order of $200.00, then $100.00 thereafter.

• We offer Competitive Pricing and Net Terms and Price-Breaks with larger quantities.

• We offer fast “Turn-Around Time”, usually within 7 to 10 business days.

• We offer “Free Ground-Shipping” and “Free Local Delivery”, please contact for further details.

• We offer “In Studio Pick-Up” during normal studio hours.

Payment Methods:

• Orders may be paid using Cash, Business Check, Visa, and Master Card only. (No C.O.D.)

• All orders must be paid in advance of shipping/pick-up/delivery (unless otherwise approved).

Shelf-Life:

• All of our products have a shelf-life of approximately (12) months (please call to verify specific items). Please do not place “natural” products in direct sun, heat, car, or below freezing areas for use or storage.

Part II: Custom Formulation & Private Label Policies (in brief)

Whether working out of your home, a salon, boutique, spa, catalog, gift shop or bed and breakfast...everyone can develop company identification, brand recognition and increase business value without large minimums or start up costs.

How?

Let Herbal Art create your very own line of Health and Beauty products for your company.

Our “small batch” manufacturing process also allows us to offer products that are made or created to your exact specifications. (Everything from custom scents and colors to unique soap bar sizes and packaging.) Available with relatively small minimums, gives you a high quality, unique product without a huge up-front investment.

We require a minimum of a 25% deposit on all “custom” or “private label” orders to begin work. NO EXCEPTIONS. All policies listed in Part I apply to all custom formulation and private label policies accordingly.

Please contact us further for product quotes, pricing,

Our Services Include:

Research and Concept Development

Label Application

New Product Development

Product Testing

Reverse Engineering

Marketing & PR Resources

Reformulation Service

Graphic Design Services

Production & Filling

POP Display Development

and so much more...