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Saltspring Soapworks

In short

Yes, Saltspring Soapworks makes its products in Canada, in Salt Spring Island, BC. It makes bar soaps, face care, body care and hair care. The company is Canadian owned. Founded in 1979.

Linda Quiring started making soap in her kitchen on Salt Spring Island in 1979 because she disliked what local shops sold, and she first sold bars from the trunk of her car. Her son Gary and his wife Amber took over in 2012, and everything is still made on the island.

Key facts

Brand name
Saltspring Soapworks
Parent company
Saltspring Soapworks
Products
Bar soaps, face care, body care and hair care
Made in
Salt Spring Island, BCBritish Columbia
Where to buy
Online, its own shops in BC and retailers
Canadian owned
Yes
Founded
1979

Facts as listed by Inspiring Canadians. Spotted something out of date? Send a correction

Highlights

  • Often called the oldest soapworks in British Columbia, with a family recipe passed down through generations.

Buying Skincare made in Canada: what to check

  • 01Look for a complete ingredient list on the box or label.
  • 02Ask whether "formulated in Canada" also means manufactured in Canada.
  • 03Patch test new products and check for an expiry date or period after opening symbol.
  • 04For anything with SPF, check for a DIN or NPN.

Saltspring Soapworks: questions people ask

Where are Saltspring Soapworks products made?

Saltspring Soapworks makes its products in Salt Spring Island, BC, according to the brand's own information. We add a brand to this directory only after checking that it makes products in Canada.

What does Saltspring Soapworks make?

Bar soaps, face care, body care and hair care. The brand's website has the full, current range.

Is Saltspring Soapworks a Canadian-owned company?

Yes. Saltspring Soapworks is Canadian owned.

Where can I buy Saltspring Soapworks?

Online, its own shops in BC and retailers. Stock and stockists change, so check the brand's website before you go.

When was Saltspring Soapworks founded?

Saltspring Soapworks was founded in 1979.

Are there other Canadian-made brands like Saltspring Soapworks?

Yes. Browse Skincare for more Canadian makers, see other brands from British Columbia further down this page, or search every brand by name and province in the A to Z directory.

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