On Venice boulevard in Mar Vista, there is a place called Soaptopia where they handmake soap right in front of you, with all -natural ingredients, before giving their products quirky names such as Staying A'Lime, Sage Against The Machine, Walt Mintman and LA Squeeze... I find that the heavy duty detergents in regular soap really makes my skin dry and itchy, so I have become very partial to detergent-free cleansers - Neutrogena's classic Cleansing Bar is also a good choice; if you want to avoid aggressive agents, make sure you use something that is free of Sodium Lauryl Sulfate (SLS) or its close relative Sodium Laureth Sulfate (SLES).
No such ingredients at Soaptopia. I visited them today and bought a rosewood soap as well as some Lavender moisturizing oil - regulars on AUREA know about my everlasting quest for the perfect moisturizer... I bravely stayed away from other goodies, such as their natural sponges, lip balms, and shea massage candles.
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32 comments:
Sounds like a heavenly shop...wish I lived closer :)
'stayin a lime' that name cracks me up. I am sat here trying to think of my own witty names. Only coming up with dumb ones like Jack Lemmon and Choc-a-block. On your quest for the perfect mosturiser, what one(s are your favorites so far? I like Clinique Dramatically Different and St Ives.
hola! I would love a recap as to your fave moisturizers. I have been with Aveeno for a while and wonder if I should switch to a more heavenly product. I miss being close to venice, such a fun place. I loved going there as a teen, good times.
JAIMEE - you can always visit their website and dream...
CLARE - ha, I love those names, especially Jack Lemmon, maybe a peppery masculine lime scent?
Clinique does some GREAT stuff indeed, I used to be hooked on their City Block.
SEALAURA - are there any places around Venice you liked and would recommend I check out?
I hope Norman is in great shape these days.
This post reminded me of my favourite lip balm - Bourjois's Night Lip Balm, the best ever! I take it on planes with me. Also, I love the name "Soaptopia" :)
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What a great post. I feel like I have discovered the store with you. Your choice of rosewood sounds nice. My recent skin soothing addiction is Kiehl's 'Superbly Restorative Argan Skin Salve' made with fairly traded argan oil.
I can just smell the soaps as I am reading the comments!
soap shops always have such whimsical names. soaptopia is great. i once knew one called "soap opera." those soap people are clever.
Ohh me gustaria ir a esa tienda!
Saludos
I love browsing through soap shops. Like LUSH for example. But I dont know why I feel like their products are not as effective as the more commercial ones.
Sounds like a fun shop. I would have purchased the Lavender moisturizer too. I like the smell. Have a golden day! xoxo
Yummy shop! Have you tried coconut oil as a moisturizer? That's what I use, it's doesn't stay greasy on top and is super good for the skin.
Love the names. Walt Mintman - that's hilarious.
BTW-my skin is sensitive too.
I'm a huge fan of Clearly Natural Vitamin E Glycerin soap.
what a great shop! I love soaps and fragrances, but like you, find that some are too strong or drying for my skin.
your post gives me a good reason to go and buy a new soap again,
have a great day Mary-Laure!
please look up 'fabuleux visage' by beeswork. it is sooo beautiful.
a perfectly natural and heavenly face cream: 'fabuleux visage' by beeswork!
HILA - I need to try that lipbalm!
WORLD IN A PAN - oh THANK YOU! I'm delighted.
ALYA - I just love Lush too, their stores are so fun!!
D. MOLL - actually, Soaptopia had coconut oil, maybe I'll try it next time.
RIA - based on my experience, glycerin is very soothing indeed. I usually go for glycerin-based moisturizers.
that's good to know!
what a fun place it probably is!
The pictures look really nice as always
Francesca
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Oh what a neat shop. I'm going to check out the website! I'd like to have the job of naming the soaps-and lipstick-wouldn't that be fun?
Yes, they looks so good!
CERTAIN CREATURES - but you also have amazing stuff in Italy, like Santa Maria Novella in Firenze! The BEST in the world!!!
DEBRA - that would be a PERFECT job! I have tons of ideas already, now all I need is a product line. Imagine my Rub-a-Dub Scrub and my Naughty Pouty lipbalm!
I know a couple people who work at Soaptopia. They give Tim free soaps all the time. Lucky boy, is he not?
Superbe! On dirait des photos photos de magazine.
JOANNA - lucky LUCKY boy! I hope he shares with you?
TRAVELER - c'est vrai, tu les trouves bien? Moi j'etais un peu decue de la texture de l'eponge dans le 1ere photo; je pense que tu aurais pu arranger ca...
oh, this sounds super! i can't even bring myself to tell you what soap we have right now (aw, who cares, it is IRISH SPRING!), and i could stand to get something more girly and skin-friendly. i love jasmine. and sweetpea. and shea butter. i bet they could whip me up something that would make me happy!
I bet it smelled divine in that shop! You were very good to limit yourself to a few items! I don't know if I could have resisted!
wonderful, and I envy you!!!! I know only Lush, and now we can buy their products here too. first picture is so lovely!
That's awesome! I love handmade soap. Yay to vegetarians..I was vegan for a while but now I'm more of a vegetarian.
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DROLLGIRL - custom scented soap, now THAT's an idea for a store...
I just love the smell of jasmine, too; it reminds me of Italy.
ROXANA - I love Lush, they're so creative and fun.
Hi there! B, Norm and I are headed to venice on sat, any chance you want to meet up for a snack, drink, lunch? We would love to meet Benjy. email me at sealaura1@gmail.com
It is ok if you don't live too close -- they do have an amazing shop online. Can't smell the soap (until it arrives) but you can see all the groovy ingredients and fab beauty shots of the soap.
(but, yea, going in is a treat).
http://soaptopia.com/soap
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