Beyond everyday skincare, Dandelion Naturals also offers custom soaps for weddings, baby showers, and other special occasions, along with curated gift bundles. The store is open Thursday and Friday from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. and Saturday from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Her products have also expanded far beyond Hayfield, reaching co-ops across the Twin Cities and select retailers nationwide.Hamilton’s journey into soap making started at home, where she began experimenting with recipes and small batches while balancing her nursing career. What began as a personal project soon became something bigger as friends, neighbors, and local shoppers took notice.
In her first year, Hamilton participated in more than 60 farmers markets, steadily growing a loyal following for her natural, chemical-free products. That grassroots success paved the way for broader growth and, ultimately, a permanent storefront.
Now, visitors to the new Hayfield location are greeted with shelves lined with handmade soaps, shampoo and conditioner bars, lotions, lip balms, and salves. Each product is crafted in the back of the shop using cold-process methods that take up to six weeks to cure, preserving natural glycerin for gentle, nourishing results. Hamilton remains firm in her philosophy of purity and simplicity, steering clear of artificial colors, fragrances, and preservatives.
The grand opening became more than just a ribbon cutting, it was a community celebration. Neighbors and vendors gathered in the adjacent lot, turning the milestone into a small fair that underscored the support Hamilton has received along the way. For her, the new space is not just about production and retail, but about staying connected with the community that encouraged her from the beginning.
The store is open Thursday and Friday from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. and Saturday from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Her products have also expanded far beyond Hayfield, reaching co-ops across the Twin Cities and select retailers nationwide.
From a basement workspace to a bustling Main Street storefront, Dandelion Naturals reflects both a rising demand for natural, locally made goods and the persistence of one entrepreneur whose vision has blossomed into something much bigger.
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