Paving the path to sustainable living
Our promise
At Lyving Sympatico, we are committed to rediscovering and sharing the sustainable practices of the generations before us through our natural personal care & cleaning products. Our mission extends beyond crafting; we aim to educate and inspire our community with the skills needed for a more sustainable future.
Clean, transparent ingredients
Our dedication to the earth means using only eco-conscious ingredients, ensuring every product is as clean and natural as possible.
Handcrafted with love & care
All of our goods are crafted with attention to detail, showing our commitment to artisanal quality and exceptional care.
Focused on our community
We prioritize community engagement, building relationships that strengthen and support local initiatives and collective wellness.
Learn & grow through education
Our passion for education drives us to share knowledge, offering workshops and resources to inspire sustainable living and self-sufficiency.
Sustainably crafted essentials
Behind the brand
Our brand was born from a passion for the simple, sustainable practices of our grandparents' era, reimagined for today’s needs. We create eco-friendly products that connect the past with the present, encouraging a self-sufficient, thoughtful lifestyle.
The women of Lyving Sympatico
Meet Kim & Cathy
Our co-founders are two friends who bonded over a shared love of crafting, learning, and sustainable living. Their transition from soap making to launching a business was driven by a commitment to restore and pass on the skills of self-sufficiency and natural living, ensuring future generations can enjoy more sustainable, meaningful lifestyles.
Our unique journey
From the beginning
2010
Our friendship sparked over shared interests at work, leading us through a decade of keeping in touch and supporting one another.
COVID & a different way of life
2020
As the world shifted, our conversations turned to resilience and self-sufficiency, reigniting our passion for practical, hands-on living.
Conversations & big ideas
2021
During times of ongoing uncertainty, we decided to turn our back-to-basics chats into action, learning how to create everyday essentials.
Our business takes root
2022
We established ourselves as an LLC, transforming our new soap making skills into a broader mission of products that contribute to sustainable living.
Reaching for our dreams
2024
As we launch our business online, we're expanding beyond just crafting products to dreams of hosting educational classes and more, aimed at enriching our community's natural lifestyle.
From our journal
How to dilute soap paste and ideas for use
Here are instructions and helpful tips for how to dilute soap paste. Soap paste is great to use for household cleaning, but it's incredibly versatile and can be used in so many ways. These tips com...
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When Kim and I were researching different recipes for our sugar scrub we stumbled upon soap paste and all its many usages. We fell in love with soap paste and think it has been a game changer for m...
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