Upon entering Loris Soaps and Sponges, I was welcome to by Raven, the lovely service person. Raven answered all of the questions I had, as I picked out four different sponges and four different soaps for my friends back home I went with the facial sponges, and these lovely soaps created by the business itself The aroma in here is so inviting from the moment you walk through the door. I loved all the different choices in here, and I could've spent a bunch of time just browsing the merchandise This is the go to for sponges, that were brought in from the boats directly across the street Thank you, Loris for the wonderful experience, I look forward to returning again when in the area read more

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The shop is so cute and organized. The gentleman was very nice and helpful. He provided great customer service . The soaps, lotions and sponges are nice and have great scents and selections. Come visit and pick up a few items!!! read more

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ONLY buy your soaps lotions and sponges HERE. The best in tarpon springs. My FAVORITE is the soap with the sponge in it. Coco mango and Caribbean are my favorites. GREAT GIFTS. I just got all the face creams they feel amazing a little goes a long way. Eye cream. Night cream & face cream. Feels amazing. The body lotion I got last year lasted so long. I've been coming here for 10 years, and I will continue to come back. SUPPORT LOCAL. Support small businesses. read more

The best black soap, shave soap, and sponges! I cannot find anything that compares. Especially the sponges!

There are so many soap and sponge shops that you see a lot of repetition however I found some unique items here and purchased some souvenirs. The staff was very friendly and outside there were samplers. read more

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What a fun shop! We walked out with 2 sponges one for makeup and one for the body plus countless other goodies. Customer service from the gentleman at the counter was top tier he was friendly and helpful. In my opinion of all the shops Loris was the cleanest and best option with endless sponges. Loris is well laid out and the prices are very reasonable given how unique everything is. This shop/town was out of the way but we were so intrigued by the backstory we had to visit. Best decision ever. The town is adorable and everyone is so friendly. Plus lots of good Greek eats. At the shop they've got lotions, soaps and of course sponges. If you're looking for a great and unique day trip check out the town and make your way to Loris. read more

Loris Soaps & Sponges Exchange is located in the sponge dock area of Tarpon Springs. I was lured in by the amazing smell wafting out and the eye catching colorful displays of beauty products. In addition to this location they also have stores in Madeira, Florida and Branson, Missouri. You can also shop online. The beauty products are made with extra virgin olive oil known for its healing and moisturizing qualities that regenerates skin cells and softens skin. Another popular product is the goat milk soap which is rich in nutrients and is great for dry skin. It helps to support a healthy microbiome and may even prevent acne. They also have charcoal soap which is favored for its detoxifying benefits. Beauty products include a variety of natural sponges, soap, shampoo bars. body lotion, and fizz balls. They also had candles. They have approximately 50 scents including cucumber melon, black cherry, French vanilla, heaven scent, lavender, oatmeal honey, and the humorous monkey farts. They have a scent for everyone including unscented. The products are especially nice for those of us with sensitive skin. Prices seemed extremely reasonable as these are artisan beauty products. Soaps are around $5 with a discount for buying 4. It is fun to check out all of the yummy scents and pick out out a gift or just a treat for yourself. read more

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Really nice opportunity to learn about different kind of sponges and the history of the Tarpon area behind them. Likewise Joanna was really helpful in recommending some of the men's scents on soaps and body lotions. Her pride in the store was obvious and over all made for a pleasant experience. I will be back soon.. read more

Placed a large order as I'm out of state now. But this place has been one of my favorite soap, if not my favorite, soap makers -the sponges are amazing. I've been a customer for over 10 years having lived near there locally...but now that I'm out of state-and can place orders- I'll still be a customer for life. Thank you for such wonderful products-I'll continue to gift your soaps, sponges and lotions!! read more

The smell just draws you in! There's a great variety of sponges of course with it being on the sponge docks, but the soaps and body care are the real standouts in my opinion. They had shampoo bars, bar soaps with all sorts of mixtures like goat's milk, olive oil, oatmeal, etc,, and bath bomb fizzers. I love a nice soaking bath with a good moisturizing bath bomb and they had a sale: 4 for $16 for the smaller sized ones, and 4 for $20 for the larger sized ones. Honestly the small sized ones are what most Etsy shops sell as large ones, so you're getting a great amount of product for the price. I loved the Ocean, Cucumber Melon, and Lemon Verbena scents. They also had one called Monkey Farts (yes, that's it's actually name) in the larger size that was a sweet fruity smell I would've snagged, but my other three favorite scents were only available in the smaller size this trip, so I double up on Ocean. I tried the Lemon Verbena one when I got home & the smell last for a good two hours without much fading. My body felt so soft and buttery afterwards, and no dyes or residue was left in my bathtub. I'd put these bath bombs in par with Lush easily! I was excited at the variety of shampoo bars they had; a lot of the scents were creative like the cranberry guava that smelled like a delicious fruit tea. I had just recently stocked up from Lush, otherwise I probably would've gotten a couple of those too. I didn't see any conditioner bars, but hopefully they'll consider those in the future! The people working the register were not very engaging with staff, and kind of gave off the air that they were annoyed with the people browsing. They were on the older side, neither seemed to want to leave the counter despite there being two of them and a shop full of people at the time, and I think they missed an opportunity to add on sales by not engaging or educating the shoppers on products. read more

Loris Soaps & Sponges Exchange - Two Ocean (blue), one Cucumber Melon (lower right) and one Lemon Verbena (top left) - Cosmetics & Beauty Supply Near Me - Tarpon Springs, Florida

Anyways a must. Best sponges and soaps in tarpon springs. Customer service is always great read more

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Did a quick view n buy. I usually buy the leather gamosas here. I noticed they were even better priced this time around. The gentleman inside gave a quick tutorial on how to activate their softness before use. One once done n it will be ready to go. I use these skins to clean glass, silver n ever to dry the car. I would do business with them again in the future. read more

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Great little shop on the main road at the sponge docks for grabbing handcrafted soaps (so many different scents), sea sponges and other gifts. We were able to find some gifts to bring home here!! read more

Loris Soaps & Sponges Exchange - Loofah sponge, sea sponge and lavender soap. - Cosmetics & Beauty Supply Near Me - Tarpon Springs, Florida

A corner shop right off of Dodecanese, in Tarpon Springs- the heavenly scents of handmade sops, bath bombs, lotions and more capture your senses and compel you to enter. Then you see how many different scents! and the mix of colorful soaps. Crystin and I slowly lapped the shop sniffing various soaps as we went. We lean to the fruitier scents and liked mostly the same scents. Crystin quickly grabbed a basket to begin adding to and I happily helped her add to her stack. I really think we were in the small shop for 20 minutes and didn't smell everything. We stuck to the outer walls and laughed that there was even more on the tables in the center of the shop. At check out the lovely lady told my daughter to grab one of the sponges as a gift for her soon arriving baby! My daughter melted and I was so grateful for the kindness shown. It's funny that such little moments can bring you such joy! Crystin, who was struggling to be comfortable that day, instantly started to glow. The lady running the shop said a blessing for the baby and we left with a sense of awe and a bag of pampering bath items. If you are in the area- this is a must stop shop! read more

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This is another soap shop in the heart of Tarpon Springs. The soaps ingredients are goat milk & olive oil - combined with some scent - some scents better than others in my personal opinion. They also sell lotions for body and face. Tried a few although only purchased some soaps. Prices are very reasonable especially if you buy in bulk. read more

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My family and I came in to buy soaps. Our toddler fell accidentally and hurt herself, the older lady behind the counter was extremely rude. She scolded at us telling us we had to pick up everything as we were picking it up. (It was just a few lotions on the floor) No care or empathy for her customers. We would have happily picked up everything and made our purchase but she kept going on about how we are not responsible adults etc. We live in the area and will not be going here again. read more

The soaps last a very long time. There's a scent for everyone. The lotions are all natural, working well for those with sensitive skin. Buy a bunch and the lady at the register might toss in a special soap or cream as a token of appreciation. I buy just enough to have to come back to Tarpon every year or so. It's a good strategy. read more

Loris Soaps & Sponges Exchange - Just some of the soaps and sponges. Don't miss the creams and lotions too - Cosmetics & Beauty Supply Near Me - Tarpon Springs, Florida

Store is great with many options for sponges and body care products. The older lady behind the counter was extremely rude... impatient and unhelpful with questions about the differences between two specific soaps. My father lives here so I visit the area often but I will not be purchasing anything else from this store. If she and the older man also near the register are the owners, they should hire others to work in their store. read more

No trip to the Sponge Docks is complete without purchasing one of Lori's lovely soaps or natural sponges. The soaps come in a variety of scents and are made with goat's milk so the soap leaves your skin feeling super soft! I especially like the bars of soap that contain a sponge and the salt scrubs with olive oil. The owner of the store is so nice and she can tell you about every product she carries and the benefits from her soaps and scrubs. She'll also inform you of the best ways to maintain your sponge. The prices are reasonable considering the great quality of the products. Definitely stop by Lori's if you are visiting the Sponge Docks! read more

Loris Soaps & Sponges Exchange - Cocoa mango body scrub, citrus sugar goat's milk soap & wool sponge from Tarpon Springs. - Cosmetics & Beauty Supply Near Me - Tarpon Springs, Florida

When I moved to Tampa from NY, I began buying homemade local soaps from Getaguru, flea markets, and farmer's markets. After searching online, I discovered that there was a homemade soap store in Tarpon Springs just a couple of blocks from Hellas Restaurant (which serves delicious Greek food). So of course, I had to check it out. The goat milk and olive oil soaps are fantastic! I have sensitive, dry skin and the natural ingredients are moisturizing and does wonders for my skin. I literally ran out of Lori's soap this morning and had to... HAD TO... stock up. My husband and I killed 2 birds with one stone. I was able to pick up a small bag full of soap and we filled our bellies with yummo Greek food. Win-win!! read more

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Grabbed a $4.99 sponge from the $4.99 bin and the ancient guy running the register at a snails pace decided to argue with me that it was an $11 sponge from the $11 bin. Simply put it back in the $4.99 bin and walked out after waiting in a 20 minute line. read more

My boyfriend and I popped in this morning to buy more soap, since the last time we visited Tarpon Springs we purchased some at this particular store and loved it!!! When you walk into the door, you immediately are greeted by the kindest staff and a pleasant aroma of fragrant products. We browsed along, smelling different soaps and feeling for the perfectly sized sponges. Once we found what we needed, our transaction was handled quickly and pleasantly. However, upon walking back to the vehicle, we turned around to go back for another sponge that had caught our eye!! Fantastic customer service and great products, definitely will continue returning back. Thank you!! read more

Lori's Soaps is the long-time favorite place to shop along the Sponge Docks for homemade soaps, lotions, and sea sponges. Unfortunately there are lots of tourists wandering this part of Dodecanese Boulevard, and so you'll have to weave your way past all of the gawkers before I could get back to the sponges and health & beauty items. The folks who work there are very nice, and they answered a lot of questions about which products work best for people with skin allergies and eczema. Thankfully that's not a problem for me, but it is nice to know that there are places selling products designed for people with different skin issues. The different products were made with olive oil, goat's milk, honey, and other things, and some of the fragrances were a bit overpowering. I bought my sister and nieces each a bar of soap which is fused to a sponge on one side, and the soap is made with olive oil and scented salt scrubs. Reportedly, they were very happy with these gifts. You'll find lots of places along Dodecanese Boulevard in the Sponge Docks area of Tarpon Springs selling soaps and sponges. I suggest sticking to the ones that do not also sell t-shirts, flip-flops, shell animals, and anything that screams "tourist". Lori's is a good choice. read more

Loris Soaps & Sponges Exchange - Definitely more touristy, but a popular spot to stop and search for sponges and homemade soaps - Cosmetics & Beauty Supply Near Me - Tarpon Springs, Florida

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Great soap....smells wonderful and the prices are wonderful !!!! I bought 12 bars !!!

Love, Love, LOVE Lori's Soaps! Discovered this wonderful little shop a couple years back when we first moved to Tarpon Springs. The soap is made with olive oil and goat's milk and there are so many wonderful scents available. You can get soaps poured onto sponges ($20 for 4) which make terrific gifts. They also have Africa Black Soap which is a novelty. Soap isn't all you'll find, though! Sponges (go with a wool sponge - $5.95 for small or $11.95 for large), vase sponges, shampoos, conditioner, lotions, foot salts, face cream, and gift sets. No matter what you choose, you can't go wrong! (Hubby LOVES the oatmeal and honey shampoo) Now, my family expects that I'll be bringing home wonderful surprises from Lori's when I visit Illinois. They love it, too! read more

A great shop to stop by for sponges and goat milk soaps. Sponges are a good price, size and variety compared to nearly shops and the women working there were extremely friendly! I ended up grabbing some sponges and soaps for myself and as gifts. read more

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Lori's soaps are the most moisturizing soap I have ever used, I have severely dry skin from a medication I take and this soap is the only soap I have used that did not dry my skin out it leaves is silky smooth. I have only used the goats milk so far and I love the jasmine scent. I will be mail ordering this soap again and buying it for others for gifts. read more

Horrible ownership. Abusive to employees. Harsh working conditions at warehouse. Soap dries your skin to the point of being uncomfortable and the lotion smes like garbage read more

Yesterday I took my friend to the sponge docks to cheer her up, her grandmother has been in really bad health and with everything else going on it's just been a really hard time for her (and all of us). Growing up I always came to Lori's for sponges and soaps, I don't know if it was Lori behind the counter or someone else but that lady was so kind and welcoming and really just brightened up both of our days so much. Thank you for your kindness and warmth. We'll definitely be back again soon! read more

Sweet little soap shop! Cute older Greek couple runs it (i think). Tons of sponge options but the best part of this shop is the soaps infused in the sponges. 4 for $20! Not cheap but last a long time. And you can keep using the sponges after the soap is used up. read more

We visited Lori's Soaps and Sponges tonight for the first time. We were looking for sponges and hit the jackpot here. They had a large selection and although we didn't plan on buying anything beyond sponges the soaps smelled amazing so we couldn't resist. The owner, an extremely nice gentleman, made us feel welcome and was informative without being pushy. He was so kind to our daughter she was beaming for the whole ride home. Looking forward to my bath with my new sponge! read more

The owner of this store is the nicest woman you will ever meet (maybe because she is from my home state of Indiana?). This store is heaven. Tons of scents, but not overpowering. Lots of sponges, with what seem to be the best prices on the docks. read more

This place has excellent goats milk soaps. Every scent imaginable is packed into this place. It is a bright and cheery store. They also sell sponges and gift sets. They wrap the soaps you choose individually when you pay. I have bought soaps from other soap shops in Tarpon but they don't lather like the soaps I bought from Lori's. read more

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Very nice Mom & Pop-style soap shop. Locally manufactured homemade soaps. Lots of selection-- very pleasing, refined scents. Soaps made from goat's milk and olive oil. Unique. read more

Loris Soaps & Sponges Exchange - Homemade soaps we bought today. - Cosmetics & Beauty Supply Near Me - Tarpon Springs, Florida

My husband and I took our first trip to the sponge docks and saw Lori's. We went in and I knew it was the kind of place I would want to stay for a while. Since it was a Sunday afternoon it was pretty packed. After about five minutes my husband said he would wait outside since the fragrance in the store is pretty strong. There are tons of different soaps and lots of options to choose from. I ended up getting a gift pack type of thing with 4 soaps and a sponge inside for $14.95. I loved the almond scent and found one that had the almond and a few others to try. If my husband weren't waiting outside I would have spent a lot more time browsing. I love the soaps with the attached sponges and definitely want to try one of those next time. I will definitely be back, maybe on a weekday so I can talk to the owner and see what she recommends. read more

I have eczema - sometimes it's alright, sometimes I break out based on environmental conditions. What I can control are the products I apply to my skin. The soaps I get from the supermarket - while good - did make me break out. The products from this place are the only natural product that helps - and it smells so good. Additionally, the soaps are - also - produced with a natural sponge inside them so lathering and scrubbing can be combined into one step (I know, as a dude saving time is important). I highly recommend getting personal care items from this place. It's absolutely incredible! read more

I absolutely love this place. I received a gift set from here last Christmas and I've been using their soaps ever since. I have eczema and their goats milk soap works wonders. The place smells amazing! The scents are not overpowering which is surprising considering the huge variety of soaps. The staff is amazing and knowledge. Don't be afraid to ask questions. The prices are reasonable. They offer online shopping but trust me you want to visit the store and smell everything! They also offer a huge variety of sponges for all your household needs. This is the only soap we use at home to bathe in. read more

Authenticity at its best at the Sponge Docks! The place is awesome if you are wanting real local sponges and a huge variety of locally made soap. They offer nice gift sets and a variety of sponges for anything from bathing sponges to household cleaning sponges. The sponges and soap are great for your skin compared to any store bought soap I've ever used. The merchant is friendly and helpful and the prices seem good as well. I have been there a few times and I will be back. read more

The best soap in the world!! I have very sensitive skin and the goat milk soaps are the only soaps that leave my skin smelling good and feeling smooth. I love the lavender most but all of them are great. read more

My husband visited here and got me a gift set with several goat's milk soap and a sponge, and also a coconut body cream. OMG. This is absolutely the best soap and sponge I've ever used. The scent is so pleasant and it's all natural so you get that earth smell and feeling. It makes my skin feel like silk!!! My husband said it wasn't expensive either. (I usually use Ahava body soap at $20+ a bottle and this stuff is waaaaay way way waaaaay better than that.) I don't live in FL so I sure hope they take orders online! These products are freakin out of this world amazing! read more