About Us

In 2007, Simply Soap by Dr. Soaper began with a serendipitous discovery by Dr. Anita Montes, a practicing OB GYN based in North Carolina. At the time, she operated a small clinic out of a two-office building, and transformed the second office into a consignment shop for local artists. Among these many artisans was a talented soap-maker. Dr. Montes, an avid shopper, couldn't resist trying the handmade soap for herself. It was a transformative experience, marking her transition away from commercial soaps forever.

Several years later, when she closed the shop, Dr. Montes found herself without a source for the soap that had become an essential part of her routine. Fueled by her scientific curiosity, she embarked on a journey to master the art of soap-making. Thus, Dr. Soaper was born.

At first she was just selling locally, but when the pandemic emerged, Dr. Montes seized the opportunity to broaden her audience by introducing her products on Etsy. Her expertise and commitment to this new skill was acknowledged with an advanced soap maker certification from the Handcrafted Soap and Cosmetic Guild. But as it turned out this was only the beginning. She has since expanded her line even further, into skincare and haircare products.  

Each product is meticulously handcrafted in small batches, reflecting Dr. Montes' commitment to using all-natural plant based ingredients. In addition and just as important is her commitment to zero waste which can be appreciated in the packaging of each and every product. For Dr. Montes, soap-making is more than a craft—it's a lifelong passion that drives her to innovate and create with enthusiasm.

photo booth shoot

Dr. Soaper taking product pictures in her mini photo booth

goimagine: The Marketplace That Cares

Also selling on the GOIMAGINE marketplace which is exclusively for handcrafters

and donates all profits to children's charities.