The moment you walk into the Soapy Bear, your nose knows you are in for treat...
This small shop is lines with boxed counters full of various types of soap. Some favorites are spearmint, fig, clove, tortilla (lime & cornmeal) and the regulars: lavender, lemongrass, patchuolli oil among others...
The soaps are inexpensive-a few dollars a bar. There are a few companion lotions also.
This shop is very low key. The staff is helpful and friendly. They even offer samples-what fun!
They offer coffee beans to clean your "sniffing" palate.
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