Soap of Hope

Story by Teri McKinnon

With spring comes run-off, street cleaning and, for some, the fertilizing of lawns and trees. How do we minimize the number of chemicals being put into the water system and, ultimately, our bodies? “Taking control of our health includes both our bodies and the environment,” says Tanya Zurlock, President of Wild Prairie Soap Company. Based in Edmonton, Wild Prairie is an eco-friendly manufacturer of handcrafted bath and body products committed to reducing the number of chemicals coming in contact with the environment and our bodies. Zurlock says it’s good for the planet and the skin. “Our high-quality, made-from-scratch soaps and lotions are non-drying, good for sensitive skin and biodegradable.”

Wild Prairie aims to use all-natural, and some locally-sourced ingredients, to create products that are manufactured in an environmentally safe manner. “The essential oils we use are mostly derived from plants, not synthetically,” says Zurlock.

For spring, the signature product, Prairie Sunflower Soap, will expand its line to include hand and body therapy, a lotion bar, and a body polish (exfoliating scrub). “As we get into spring sandal weather, the array of natural foot care products entices many customers,” Zurlock says. “And being conscious of the body and the environment keeps clients running back to us.” Wild Prairie distributes across Canada and world-wide.  For more information, visit www.wildprairiesoap.ca.