At GK Artisan Boutique, every bar of soap, jar of body cream and piece of jewelry is made by hand in small batches right here in Decatur, Georgia. We know that choosing what touches your skin matters, so we've gathered the questions we hear most, from what goes into our plant-based handmade soaps to whether our sterling silver jewelry is nickel-free. Whether you're shopping for sensitive skin, a thoughtful handmade gift or a cause close to your heart, you'll find the answers below. Don't see your question? We'd love to hear from you.
GK Artisan Boutique is a small-batch maker of handcrafted soaps, lotions, body creams and artisan jewelry based in Decatur, Georgia, just outside Atlanta. Every product is made by hand by founder Ginny Kevorkian using plant-based oils and premium ingredients, and we are a member of the Handcrafted Soap & Cosmetic Guild (HSCG).
Our soaps are made with plant-based oils, including almond, olive, coconut, sustainably sourced palm, avocado and rice bran oil. Many bars also include shea butter, argan oil, tamanu oil, activated charcoal or essential oils.
Most of our soaps are entirely vegan. The exception is our goat milk soap, which is made with locally sourced, fresh goat milk.
Yes. Handmade soap keeps its natural glycerin, and ours is super-fatted with extra oils so it cleanses without stripping moisture. Bars like Mahogany Gentleman (shea butter, almond and olive oil) are formulated for dry and sensitive skin.
Goat milk soap is known for a creamy, gentle lather that many people with dry skin love. Ours is made with fresh, locally sourced goat milk plus almond and olive oils, in scents like Goat's Milk & Peppermint and Lavender Hearts.
Yes. Our Tamanu & Tea Tree bar combines tamanu oil, olive oil, organic sunflower oil, activated charcoal and tea tree oil. It comes in a full-size bar and a travel mini.
Yes. Our For Him collection pairs masculine-scented soaps with matching lotions and body creams. Mahogany Gentleman soap has a fragrance reminiscent of a classic designer men's cologne.
Yes. We release limited collections for Halloween, Christmas, Valentine's Day and Mother's Day, including novelty melt-and-pour designs and soap by the pound. Because everything is made in small batches, seasonal soaps are available only while supplies last.
Our creams use luxury ingredients like argan oil, shea butter, rose hip oil and vitamin E. True Rose Cream, for example, combines rose water, rose hip oil, vitamin E, argan oil, shea butter and organic sunflower oil.
Yes. Lavender Lotion blends almond oil, argan oil and shea butter with colloidal oatmeal, which helps skin hold on to moisture. It is scented with lavender, bergamot and frankincense essential oils.
We make handcrafted, one-of-a-kind and limited-edition necklaces and bracelets. Most designs use sterling silver, fine silver, 14K gold and 14K gold fill with semi-precious stones such as amethyst.
Yes. We do not use nickel in any of our jewelry, which makes it a good choice for people with metal sensitivities.
Yes. We welcome custom orders for anyone looking for something made just for them. Tell us about a scent or design you'd like, or any ingredients you want left out, and we'll help.
Yes. Select collections donate 50% of what you pay, excluding postage. The Parkinson's Collection supports the Parkinson's Foundation, and Mahogany Gentleman soap supports the American Diabetes Association. See our For A Cause page.
Shop online at gkartisanboutique.com/shop, or email GinnyK@gkartisanboutique.com or use our Contact Usform. You can also follow @gk_artisan_boutique on Instagram for new releases.