Onward and Upward BY Hayley Bridgewater @hayleyree3 For nine years, Astoria residents have come to frequent The Little Soap Shop, a tiny but bustling natural bath and skin care shop just off Ditmars on 36th Street. The brainchild of Vivian Dritsas, the handmade soap began as a solution when the Astoria local was experiencing some skin issues that were aggravated by traditional, commercially processed cleansers. After a great deal of research and producing batches for home use that provided great results for her own skin, the idea for a handmade soap business became a reality. Quickly, Dritsas discovered that many people had similar concerns, particularly when dealing with the delicate skin of their children. “Health and wellness are at the fore- Onward The Little Soap Shop becomes Lavender Label 44 I BOROMAG.COM I NOVEMBER 2016 EXPLORE YOUR BORO
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