News RSS



We’re Hiring a Store Manager!

The Sage Soap Company is looking a full-time Manager at The Sage Soap Company. The Manager will be responsible for the oversight and production of the bath and body products we produce in-house, our physical retail space and online store. You will be joining a growing company with opportunity to take on more responsibility and learn about how our business operates. The Sage Soap Company is a local maker of handmade bath and body products located in Guelph, Ontario. We make everything out of our retail shop and workshop in Guelph, Ontario. Our aim is to use locally sourced and organic ingredients and create products that make you feel good and clean. We have a positive and nurturing environment that’s...

Continue reading



Self-Worth, High-Performance & Recovery: Q & A with Sandra Dynka

We asked Sandra Dynka, the Director of Player Development and Performance Training at the GSM Tennis Club in Kitchener and the owner of Wildcard & Co. a company that helps businesses manage their social media, some questions about her dance career and the importance of rest and recovery to her practice.  The Sage Soap Company (SSC): How has movement been a core part of your career? Sandra Dynka (SD): Although movement has always been a huge part of my career, HOW that is the case has changed over the years. While I was playing tennis professionally, my movement was very closely tied to outcomes which sometimes meant how “well” I did it was also tied to my self-worth.  Today, while coaching...

Continue reading



Beyond Toast: The Surprising Benefits of Avocado for Skincare

Avocado is a popular ingredient in natural skincare products, and for good reason. This fruit is packed with healthy fats, vitamins, and antioxidants that can help to nourish and protect the skin. At The Sage Soap Company, we're proud to offer a range of natural skincare products, including our Avocado Soap, which is made with real avocado and free from harsh chemicals. In this blog post, we'll explore some of the many benefits of avocado in skincare.First and foremost, avocado is rich in healthy fats like omega-3 fatty acids, which can help to moisturize and hydrate the skin. These fats can also help to strengthen the skin's barrier function, which can prevent moisture loss and keep the skin looking and...

Continue reading



Yoga is more than just touching your toes: Q&A with yogi Laura Paaren

We asked Laura Paaren, yogi and owner of Moonight Yoga about their career in movement and the importance of rest and recovery in life.  The Sage Soap Company: How has movement been a core part of your career? Laura Paaren: Ever since I can remember movement has been a part of my life. Like many, I was very drawn to the physical practice of yoga, asana. Also like many, I associated yoga with being able to touch my toes. Yoga was something that I did and checked off my to-do list. Much has changed since then! Over the years of teaching and practicing, the ways that I move and teach movement have evolved. More than stretching or a workout, yoga is...

Continue reading



Rest, Recovery & Dance: Q & A with Stephanie Vigers

We asked Stephanie Vigers, owner of En Pointe Fitness, some questions about her dance career and the importance of rest and recovery to her practice.    Stephanie is a professionally trained ballet dancer. She started taking pilates classes during her time as a dancer and fell in love with the benefits she experienced. This helped her shift her career focus and she became a pilates instructor and created En Pointe.  The Sage Soap Company: How has movement been a core part of your career? Stephanie Vigers: I began dancing at the age of 3 therefore movement has been a lifestyle that evolved into a career, beginning in the dance world and segueing to include Pilates and fitness.  I have been fortunate enough to build...

Continue reading