Sponge Care, Soap Tips & Shop News
Guides from the family behind Lori’s Soap & Sponge Market in John’s Pass: how to care for natural sea sponges, why we make soap with goat’s milk and olive oil, seasonal scents, and what’s new at the shop.
Lori’s Soap & Sponge Market Featured in Florida Inno
Florida Inno told the story of how a Kalymnos sponge-diving heritage became a family soap and sponge shop at John’s Pass. Here’s what the feature covers.
Our Fall Scents Are Here: Pumpkin Crunch Cake, Apple Pie and How We Make Them
Pumpkin Crunch Cake and Apple Pie goat’s milk soap are back early for a sneak peek through September 15, with free bars on orders over $50.
Olive Oil Soap vs. Goat’s Milk Soap: How to Choose
Olive oil soap is the mild Greek original; goat’s milk soap lathers richer and comes in forty scents. How they differ and which to pick for your skin.
What to Buy at John’s Pass: A Local’s Guide to Souvenirs That Aren’t Tacky
A shopkeeper’s list of what is worth carrying home from John’s Pass Village in Madeira Beach: sea sponges, handmade soap, a few bathroom upgrades, and what else to do on the boardwalk.
Is Goat’s Milk Soap Good for Eczema and Sensitive Skin?
Why goat’s milk soap tends to be gentler than detergent bars, what it can’t do, how to try it without a flare-up, and the four bars we suggest for sensitive skin.
Wool Sponge vs. Yellow Sponge vs. Loofah: Which One Is Right for You?
Wool for softness and lather, yellow for a light scrub, loofah for exfoliating, silk for the face. How to choose the right natural sponge, from the family that cuts them.