The Old Soul Journal

Eleven years ago, we started with a simple idea: make good soap. Along the way, our customers, retailers, and unexpected collaborations turned a little Northern Ontario soap company into something much bigger.

After nine profitable years, Old Soul Soap Company faced two consecutive years of losses, shipping disruptions, rising costs and an expensive lesson in selling on Amazon. Something had to change. Here's the story of how we made some tough decisions, simplified our business and rediscovered what we do best. We're not closing. We're doubling down.

There are moments in life that change your future forever. For me, one of those moments happened at a local farmers' market. A grocery store owner...

This photo was taken on May 6, 2020. Looking at it now, it's hard to believe what this space would eventually become. At the time, it was just an...

From bathtub experiments to engineering, mining, and manufacturing—Trevor shares the lessons that helped shape Old Soul Soap Company's production philosophy.

Before Old Soul Soap Company had a storefront, a production space, or wholesale accounts across Canada, it started with folding tables, giant totes...

What started as small batches of handmade soap in a basement after a Sears Canada layoff became Old Soul Soap Company — a proudly Canadian bath and body brand built on cruelty-free values, affordable self-care, and a passion for natural products. Discover the story behind our journey from the Sudbury Market to soap manufacturing across Canada.