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About Apothecary Addict: Handmade Soaps & Skincare

Organic roses in a mason jar ready to be infused
Picture of the owner of Apothecary Addict

Crafting with Heart

I am thrilled to offer my creations to you via my labor of extreme love, Apothecary Addict. I give my all to everything I do and am passionate about every project I tackle.

I formulate, hand-pour, hand-cut, cure, hand-label, and hand-pack each soap. My salves and balms are also handcrafted, hand-labeled, and packaged by hand. From beginning to end, this entire process is a joyful experience for me.

The Healing Earth Avocado Herb All Over Bar by Apothecary Addict
Infusion of organic oils and botanicals with warm light shining through
Premium soap bars lined up in a row showing botanical and herbal toppings

A Warm Welcome to My Apothecary

Hello and welcome! My name is Christine Lanza. I am truly an “apothecary addict!” I love spending time with and adding to my ever-growing apothecary. It brings me immense joy to research, procure, and source simple, ethical, raw, whole, natural, and non-synthetic ingredients. I love working with my hands, formulating, and creating beautiful products for myself, friends, family — and for you! After being told too many times by too many people to “start an online store, already!” I finally took the plunge and began Apothecary Addict.

Life, Music, and Hands at Work

I am a musician (classical flutist or “flautist,” whichever you prefer) and a certified physical therapist assistant. I love all areas of my professional and creative life, yet I always find myself retreating back to my apothecary to create and work with my hands.

When I am not performing in concert or assisting at various facilities as a PTA, you can find me happily “making a mess” in the kitchen — feverishly formulating and crafting soaps, salves, balms, infused oils, kombucha, and more.

Products I Love and Trust

These are the products I personally use every day! Friends and family will tell you the same. My husband, for example, is very happy to have tested everything — and his skin and beard have never been better.

Forever Experimenting, Always Creating

I am constantly formulating and creating — adding and updating products. Everything is small-batch…some may even be called “micro-batch.” Please stop by often at Apothecary Addict; I love sharing new products and formulations with you!

With Love, Christine

— Christine Lanza, Founder, Soaper, and Body-Care Artisan, Apothecary Addict

Organic lavender buds ready to be infused
Organic Madagascar vanilla ready for infusion

Curious to see my latest creations? Browse Collections!

A few important words

Each formulation is created in small batches with careful attention to ingredient integrity, skin feel, and sensory experience.​

Apothecary Addict is rooted in the belief that daily rituals deserve beauty, intention, and uncompromising quality.​

Thank you for being part of this evolving ritual space.

Apothecary Addict collections reflect these values across formulations and rituals. Explore the Classic Collection, Healing Earth Collection, Face Care Collection, and Salves & Balms to experience the textures, ingredients, and sensory intentions described here.

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