Skincare can get so complicated, having healthy skin should be easy! But there's so many products, serums, tonics - things you “should” be using to keep your skin healthy, soft, happy. Sometimes it all just gets to be too much! We think having glowing healthy skin should be accessible and easy to understand, and we’re here to break it down for y...

Inspiring Business Owners Who Lead with Purpose and Passion In today’s world, more and more business owners are embracing the role of conscious creators—individuals who prioritize purpose, community, and positive impact. We are inspired by the work of several remarkable businesses and entrepreneurs who share this commitment to creating meani...

Coconut oil is the star player in many of our PU products. This versatile ingredient can be found in many places in our store - from bar soap to hand balm. Have you heard of coconut oil? Do you picture a pina colada or a shampoo bar? Or maybe you’ve seen coconut oil on the shelf at the grocery store. The health and beauty benefits of coconut oil...

One thing our customers always say when they walk into our store, whether they are regulars or never stepped foot inside before, is "It smells SO good in here!" Our bars are made with high quality essential oils and fragrance oils, curated with love to create a wide range of scents. Picking a scent can sometimes be overwhelming (there are worse ...

With the summer months passing us by, the heat waves are still hanging around! After those long sun filled days, sometimes you really need to refresh. It can get really hot in Ottawa, we totally get it, it gets sweaty sometimes! Just because the sun is beating down on us out there, we don’t have to sacrifice smelling great and feeling fresh. Our...

Is your guilty pleasure singing in the shower? As soap makers we love the shower, and there’s no shame in putting on a concert while you lather up! With 18 unique scents available in our natural, handmade cold process soaps at Purple Urchin, there’s a bar to match any beat. Here are a few of our favourites this summer: Long Live Lavender - This ...