About Us
River Valley Soapworks evolved from Brightside Soaps, my first soap business I started in 2013. While I still always look on the bright side of everything, it was time for a fresh new name! A new look, but still the same high quality handmade soap and bath products you've come to expect. I am often asked, 'do you make this?' Yes! I personally create my formulations, then make, wrap and label every item I sell.
I started making soap because of sensitive skin and allergies in our family. The first handmade soap I ever used was one I made, and I couldn’t believe the difference from store bought. We were hooked! There really is no comparison and we've never used anything else since. I didn't realize just how dry and uncomfortable my skin was, until it wasn't anymore. During the cold winter months when the air is dry and skin is dry and itchy, using handmade all natural soaps made a tremendous difference in our household.
We live on a farm in Eastern Ontario, Canada, in the heart of the St Lawrence River valley, a breathtakingly beautiful part of eastern Ontario, bordering the United States. The river itself forms the international border. The
St Lawrence River and The 1000 Islands (actually 1,864 islands) are very popular tourist destinations.
I started making soap because of sensitive skin and allergies in our family. The first handmade soap I ever used was one I made, and I couldn’t believe the difference from store bought. We were hooked! There really is no comparison and we've never used anything else since. I didn't realize just how dry and uncomfortable my skin was, until it wasn't anymore. During the cold winter months when the air is dry and skin is dry and itchy, using handmade all natural soaps made a tremendous difference in our household.
We live on a farm in Eastern Ontario, Canada, in the heart of the St Lawrence River valley, a breathtakingly beautiful part of eastern Ontario, bordering the United States. The river itself forms the international border. The
St Lawrence River and The 1000 Islands (actually 1,864 islands) are very popular tourist destinations.
