Andre Parquette

I’m an archaeologist who lives and works among the forests and valleys of Western Pennsylvania. My time in the field sparked a fascination with native wildflowers and their traditional uses in skincare.

That fascination eventually grew into Regent Park Naturals. For more than a decade, I’ve gathered local botanicals and explored ways to incorporate them into distinctive, handcrafted soaps. My Slavic heritage is also woven throughout my craft, inspiring many of the ingredients, traditions, stories, and touches of humor behind the soaps I create.

I’m pleased to share the results of that experience at regentparknaturals.com.

When I’m not wandering the woods or selling soap at local markets, you’ll usually find me searching thrift stores for vintage treasures or working on our mid-century home.