EEEKA Hidden Gem on Alberni Street

Chances are, you haven’t yet had a chance to visit the intoxicating Soap Artisan shop on Alberni St, just off of Denman. It is a hidden oasis, tucked away from all of the hustle and bustle of bike rentals, restaurants and ramen joints. Which is why, when we stumbled upon Helen’s shop, we knew we had to share the love.

Owner Helen has been working with soap since she was a teenager, under the watchful eye of her grandmother. She became skilled at carving soap and soon pursued other opportunities to learn about soap making. Through consistent practice, self instruction, and experimentation, Helen developed a range of all natural soaps and candles that soothe the senses.