Black-owned soap and bath shop Gold and Water Co. is a reference to scripture
PHILADELPHIA (CBS) -- Every Friday in December is Shop Black Business Friday after Philadelphia councilmembers passed a resolution this year to help generate exposure for Black-owned businesses.
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Gold and Water Co. owner Chartel Findlater stopped by our studio Friday to talk about her business selling specialty soaps, candles and bath items. They are meant as a reminder that "you are luxury," which is part of her business' motto.
After leaving academia, in 2019 Findlater created an online boutique soapery.
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"We handcraft all our soaps and make them in these huge batches," Findlater said.
A popular soap is the Revolver charcoal soap. It's a black bar sprinkled with gold, fitting for the name of her company.
"The gold is a reference to a scripture that says when we go through life's test and trials, our faith becomes purer than gold," Findlater said. "Water is a place of rest and cleansing," Findlater added later.
She hopes her products foster a sense of relaxation.
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Besides being a business owner, Findlater also is an advocate. She supports local anti-abuse organizations and those addressing mental health and hygiene needs in the city.
Her products can be found at GoldAndWaterCo.com. And check out Gold and Water's Instagram for plenty of cool videos of soap cutting and photos of the products.
