Saltspring Soapworks

Specialties

We produce simple, healthy, and natural body care products (since 1979).

History

Established in 1979.

Our story began in my mom’s kitchen, nearly 40 years ago… Mom didn’t like the chemicals and additives she found in everyday soaps, so she made her own. Something about her natural soaps worked for people. She found interest at, the Saltspring Saturday Market, and in shops around the country and opening her own retail shops.

For a family-​run company, our products sure have gone a long way! I remember a quote from Mom, back in 1980. She said that her company would, «be environmentally conscious, stay small, and support the community.»

This doesn’t sound like a big deal any longer, but I think it was kind of visionary for the time. We still make our soaps and skincare products, here on beautiful Salt Spring Island. We formulate, source, mix, and package our products by hand. And we continue to use good ingredients that are easy on the environment – just like Mom did! Thanks for believing in us and for being a part of our story.

Gary and Amber Quiring

Meet the Business Owner

Gary Q.

Business Owner

A fun guy who loves to make soap.