Sweet Pea Soap Company in Scarborough creates all natural handmade soaps and body products using premium ingredients and essential oils. Before entering the Sweet Pea Boutique, a gentle fragrance reminiscent of a French lavender field greets you, It's like walking into a classic French boutique in Paris. Our customers discover an all-natural approach for taking care of their skin, from natural soaps to sugar scrubs, creams, face masks and more. We also carry complementary products like soap dishes, towels, candles, unique gifts and more. We make all of our products on site without chemicals. We care about the environment and your family's skin. We are a quaint local business that cares about our customers and takes the time to know your names and needs. We also create products for Canadian businesses. Our retail location provides unique gift giving solutions to customers in the GTA. We deliver across North America.more...See more text
Denise Grosdanof always had problems tolerating regular, store-bought soaps and lotions. The fragrances and chemicals seemed to irritate her skin, so she was constantly searching for products that wouldn't cause a reaction. One day, after being laid off from a job in advertising, she decided to try making her own soap. Not only would it save money, but it would allow her to know exactly what ingredients were going into the products she was using. She read a few books on how to make soap, started experimenting with natural ingredients like honey and oatmeal, and began making small batches to use and sell to her friends.
Gradually, through word of mouth and by selling at farmers' markets and other venues, her business grew. Finally, just over a year ago, she began selling her soaps to a large Canadian company, and to keep up with the large orders, she decided to rent a small storefront near the Bluffs in Scarborough and the Sweet Pea Soap Company retail outlet was born. “It’s allowed us to get really creative with our products, having more space in our workshop now. It’s given us more freedom to experiment,” explains Denise.