Made in Marco

Made in Marco is run by Marco Island resident Christina Riha, who is a first-time Farmers’ Market vendor. 

Riha said she “defected” from Michigan eight years ago and that her sister was the inspiration behind the 45 different hand-made soaps she makes and sells at the market. 

“She gave me some soap from Cocoa Beach made by some local lady and I was just floored at how I felt,” she said. “So I started doing my research and my homework and learned the stuff I was using at home is not very healthy for your skin. It took me six months to perfect my recipes and now I’m addicted to it. I make it every day.” 

Riha’s soaps are all handcrafted and made with olive oil, coconut oil, shea butter, cocoa butter, sweet almond oil and castor oil. 

As a first-timer at the market, Riha says she loves the atmosphere. “I wasn’t sure what to expect because I’ve always been the customer here,” she said. “It’s fun. Everybody here is super nice and friendly, and all the other vendors around me are awesome.”