Emz Blendz Soap Co.

Emz Blendz makes cold-process soap, bath and body care, face care, hair care, candles and fragrance, with a shop that also carries dog shampoo bars and a line of men's shaving products. The soap bars are hand-cut in Medford, and the company has been in business since 1998. Its lineup includes bar soaps, shower gels, sugar scrubs, lotions, perfume oils and soy wax candles, along with a Skin Quiz to help customers choose products.

The company sells through its own online store, which offers gift wrapping and gift cards, and it makes custom guest soaps and toiletries for hotels and inns. Its Medford flagship and studio is at 232 E Main St, and it also runs a boutique in Ashland. Orders of $99 or more ship free within the store's shipping area.