This is the 3rd location for the healthy alternatives soap and bath shop. I got to meet with the owner Bruce to learn what they mean by "vegan" when it comes to bath products. He explained to me that most bar soaps contain sodium tallowate and sodium lardate. These ingredients are made up of beef and pork respectively. When used to lather your skin these things penetrate through your skin and into your body. Their soaps are either "vegan" or "vegetarian" since they don't contain those ingredients and are more beneficial to your skin. Their vegan soaps come packaged in a tan box while their vegetarian soaps come packaged in a white box. Soaps are all homemade and you can tell by not only feeling the bars but also smelling them. The scents vary and of course they have unscented ones as well. The soaps have whimsical names associated with them that are derivatives of books, shows, famous names, Shakespeare, and others. In addition to bath soaps, he sells facial soaps, shampoo soaps, creams, bath bombs, gift sets, and soap accessories such as a soap rest. He also has T shirts and other interesting things. They have a "buy two we donate one" program where with every purchase tallied during the month, they send half of that amount in the form of soap to various charities and domestic shelters. It's wonderful to know that my purchase is going to a great cause. I ended up purchasing 2 bath soaps and 1 facial soap. My bath soaps were Kali's conundrum - a peppermint, orange, patchouli soap, Pittsburgh Pride- a peppermint, orange soap and the facial soap was the last midnight- a tea tree, lavender, active charcoal soup. Got a soap holder and a couple of soap washcloths to go with it. I noticed he was selling cards at the checkout area. These are supplied by other vendors in addition to their artwork on the wall for sale. They are worth checking out. This location is centrally located on the lower level of the mall of Robinson just behind Starbuck's coffee. Free mall parking is available. I was very impressed with my visit and am looking forward to returning here soon! read more

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Amazing soap. Good prices. Wonderful people. Honestly, the closest I can come to negatives are that the hours are relatively limited (although I can't begrudge them that give it's basically a single married couple and their henchwoman, and they also cover farmer's markets and make the product) and that their soaps last so long that I'm still working through the same one I bought last year. read more

Wonderful quality soaps and products. I have been a long time monthly subscriber until recently. I also participate in their online promos. My only negative is that they don't respond to inquiry emails. read more

The store is now located in Munhall, PA but is the same bright light with the same handcrafted soap and gifts. My wife and I love having the soap for all necessary needs. And the price is good for everything homemade. And they ship their soap anywhere (within reason), which makes it a great gift idea. read more

This place is freakin' awesome! We stopped in after a lunch date, and loved all of the cute things for sale! It was hard to choose which soaps we wanted, but ended up purchasing body soap, shampoo, and some doggy soap. THESE SOAPS ARE AMAZING. My boyfriend told me that we are not buying soap anywhere else! The body soap and shampoo are great, WAY better than store bought corporate crap. The dog soap was awesome-- better than anything i have used in the past. I also like that there are not all of the chemicals in the soap. My dog smelled amazing and her coat was so shiny and soft. I also purchased a hand knit little sachel, its perfect for my credit cards and ID when I dont want to take my whole wallet! This shop is definitely not overpriced also. I totally recommed this place if you are in Tacoma. Pip and Lola's rocks! SUPPORT LOCAL! read more

Such a cute place! They sell a nice array of homemade soaps, etc. and the owners are very nice and helpful!

Friendly staff, cute store, and great soaps for whatever your needs may be. The soaps are affordable and plentiful. It's hard to just pick a few! My family, my boyfriend, and I all love this stuff so much that we go out of our way to stop by whenever our supply runs out. read more

I really love this store. The owners are really nice and helpful, and they are kid friendly too. I love to support unique local businesses. Stop by, and see and smell what they have to offer. I promise you won't be disappointed! read more

Best. soap. ever. It all started with a sample of Pip & Lolas soap and I was hooked! I love the light scents, and the soap makes me skin feel so nice after use! I will not be going back to my old hand and body soaps. My favorites are the Lavender Castille and Lavender Fields Forever, and also the Scents of Adventure (scrap soap). The soap is priced very affordable for handmade, all natural soap. Bonus that the owners are super friendly and welcoming!! read more

I stopped here after having lunch down the street and was so glad I did. I bought some soap and I am in love with it. I bought 2 bars -- I just tried the salt soap and it is amazing. I don't live in Tacoma so now I have to make sure I buy several bars when I am down there again. read more

best hair soap you can buy and so worth the price.. helpful knowledgeable and smart staff. I also like to support our local "places" and "peeps" read more