Small Business Profile The Soap Dispensary

If you’re just new to the blog this week, a feature during the holidays, and as a way of giving back this year, we are emphasizing the importance of supporting Small Business, and are running a series on small businesses we love from brick and mortar shops, online shops and studio makers. More than ever, it’s so important, we feel, to support small businesses, as we navigate unprecedented times. Businesses are really feeling the effects of the pandemic, and so we ask you to consider checking out the shops we’re featuring, along with local shops where you live. Many of them are opening up new webshops too, so be sure to follow their social media or sign up for their newsletters to keep abreast of what’s happening.

Today’s feature is The Soap Dispensary, (another favourite I like to visit here in Vancouver) which is Vancouver’s first dedicated refill and zero waste grocery shop stocking quality goods and fine ingredients. One of my favourite things I got there a few years ago (and continue to use everyday) is a good old-fashioned body brush, perfect for stimulating the lymphatic system. They also carry a vast array of natural DIY ingredients for making your own personalized products. I love all the essential oils and dried flowers and herbs. Photos by www.fahimkassam.com. Let’s take a look!

The Soap Dispensary + Kitchen Staples

Shop/Studio Address: 3718 Main Street, Vancouver, BC, V5V 3N7

Website: thesoapdispensary.com

Instagram: @thesoapdispenary

Twitter: @SoapDispensary

Facebook: @TheSoapDispensary

Do You Sell Online? Coming soon! Visit thesoapdispensary.com

Shop Description:

The Soap Dispensary (est. 2011) is Vancouver’s first dedicated refill shop specializing in premium soaps, household cleaners, personal care products, DIY ingredients and fine foods. We also carry quality lifestyle goods that support zero waste living. In 2017, we opened Kitchen Staples, Vancouver’s first zero waste grocery store right next door. We have now grown to about 800 bulk products for refilling. As a small, independent shop, we feel lucky to work with so many socially and environmentally responsible businesses that are based right in Greater Vancouver. At last count, 65% of our suppliers are locally owned and 80% of our soaps are locally made.

List 5 favourite/popular items

1. House Brand Cedarwood Bergamot Hand & Body Soap