Rose Ginseng Wash. Transform your bathroom into a sanctuary! We blend soothing aloe vera extract with nourishing seaweed to gently moisturize. Meanwhile, the inclusion of fennel extract and vitamin B5 in this liquid soap will leave your skin healthy and glowing.
Bottle of Saltspring Soapworks Rose Ginseng Wash on a bathroom counter

Rose Ginseng Wash

$24.95 CAD
A nourishing and soothing hand and body wash

500 mL • Stop and smell the roses with our Rose Ginseng Wash—floral, sweet and spicy. Formulated with a natural base of detoxifying seaweed, calming calendula, hydrating aloe vera juice, and softening marshmallow extract for clean, cared-for skin. Plus, it lathers in the shower and bubbles in the bath.

Available in 500-mL, 1-litre, and 4-litre.

Best For: Sensitive Skin
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Need Help?

How can we help?

Got a question or concern—or just want to talk? We’re here for you, whatever you need. Many questions are already answered on our FAQ page.

All general questions can be directed to our Customer Care Centre, here in Ganges, on Salt Spring Island.

Hours: Weekdays, 9:00 am – 3:00 pm (Pacific Time)
Email: info@saltspringsoapworks.com
Phone: 1-250-537-2811 

Shipping + Returns

Enjoy complimentary delivery within Canada on all orders over $79. If, for any reason, you aren’t content with your Saltspring selections, we’re here to make it right. Email info@saltspringsoapworks.com for an exchange or refund. For more information, see our Shipping & Returns Policy.

 

We formulate every product with simple, honest ingredients, naturally sourced and ethically engineered. Learn More.

Contains: Water, Organic Panax (Korean Ginseng), Calendula Officinalis (Calendula Oil), Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice (Aloe Vera), Organic Urtica Dioica (Nettle Leaf), Alkyl Polyglucoside, Vegetable Glycerine, Hemp Seed Oil, Panthenol (Vitamin B5), Hydrolyzed Wheat Protein and Starch, Citric Acid, Laminaria Digitata (Seaweed), Hyperium Perforatum (St. John’s Wort Oil), Rose Fragrance, Polyaminopropyl Biguanide.

Featured Ingredients

Formulated with discernment

We formulate every product with simple, honest ingredients, naturally
sourced and ethically engineered.

Korean Ginseng

Helps support cellular and collagen production, while soothing skin.

Calendula Oil

Nourishing, soothing, helps promote healing.

Nettle Leaf

Astringent and mineral-rich, nettle tightens and firms while soothing dry skin.

Saltspring Soapworks founder in the greenhouse on Salt Spring Island

Our Story

From humble beginnings

Our story begins long before Saltspring Soapworks did: Four generations ago with a grandmother and a farm. Using beef tallow and ash, she handcrafted soap—a legacy that was handed down to her granddaughter and our founder, Linda Quiring. The simplicity of our beginnings remains the essence of our remedies today.

Our Story

Rose Ginseng Wash — FAQs

In our home a 500ml bottle will last several weeks.

Yes! All our washes are formulated without sodium lauryl sulfate or other harsh sulphates. We use mild, plant-based surfactants (alkylpolyglucosides and cocamidopropyl betaine) that cleanse effectively while being kind to skin and the planet. Many include soothing herbal blends and hydrating ingredients like white camellia extract and hyaluronic acid.

We offer a range of uplifting and soothing scents: Rosemary Mint (herbaceous, crisp, cooling, invigorating), Lavender Eucalyptus (soothing, hydrating, calming), Cypress Fir (calming, grounding), Lemongrass Orange (rejuvenating, fresh, citrusy), Rose Ginseng (nourishing, soothing), Mango Lime (fresh, cleansing), and others that are more seasonal like Cranberry Orange or Vanilla Frankincense. Each is crafted primarily with essential oils for an authentic
aromatic experience.

Apply a small amount to wet hands or body, lather, and rinse. They perform well in most water conditions. The 1L and 4L sizes are perfect for refilling for family showers or sinks—add our dedicated pumps for mess-free dispensing. Travel sizes are ideal for gym bags or carry-on.

Our washes are primarily formulated for hands and body. While gentle, they may be too cleansing or have essential oil concentrations better suited for body use than on facial skin. For face, we recommend our dedicated Face Care Collection (cleanser, toner, creams, serum).

Standard (~500mL), Travel Size, 1 Liter, and 4 Liter refills. The larger sizes offer excellent value for regular users or households and reduce packaging waste and offer greater value per liter. Pair 1L/4L with our matching pumps for easy use. Many customers start with the standard 500ml size to try a new scent.

No—they are designed to be hydrating. Formulas include vegetable glycerine, hemp seed oil, panthenol (vitamin B5), and other moisturizing ingredients that help leave skin clean yet soft and cared-for, not tight or dry.

Yes, our washes are biodegradable and made with an emphasis on being easy on your hands, body, and the planet. The plant-derived surfactants and natural ingredients support this commitment.

Absolutely. We offer dedicated pumps for both the 1 Liter and 4 Liter bottles. They make dispensing easy and hygienic in the shower or at the sink.
Artisan hand-cutting Saltspring Soapworks handmade soap bars at a workbenchDried calendula petals, a natural ingredient in Saltspring Soapworks products

Our Ingredients

Honesty in every ingredient

Since 1979, our ingredients have been naturally sourced or ethically engineered. We don’t greenwash, we just do our best to do what’s best—for people and planet. We source organically when we can, craft every product by hand in small batches, and never test on animals.
Saltspring Soapworks at a local farmers market with handmade soap varietiesSaltspring Soapworks products displayed on natural coastal rock, green tinted

Our guarantee

Here to make things right

We’ve been making soap and skincare for 45 years. We’ve curated our ingredients, refined our formulas, and honed our techniques to craft only the finest natural products. Even so, mistakes happen—when they do, we’re here to make things right. Because we’re grateful to you. Our returns policy.
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Tara C
Lovely delicately rose scented soap

Lovely delicately rose scented soap. It is non-drying to the hands and doesn’t leave a residue in the sink. My favourite hand soap.

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Miki (Richmond, CA)
Natural light scent, lots of bubbles. Leaves skin soft. Love it!

Fast delivery, always thoughtfully packed. It shows how much you care about your products and customers. Everything I’ve purchased so far is gentle and pleasant. My most favourite brand, thank you!

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Gillian Watson (Slave Lake, CA)

So relaxing

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Grace McCoy (Millbrook, CA)
Nice Light Scent

I love this wash. The smell is very light not overpowering. I smell the roses and a touch of ginseng. Good lather and no feeling after, it washes off clean.

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Marina

Gorgeous scent, gentle soap, great lather. I love thus product!

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Marina von der Ruhr (Surrey, CA)
Wonderful!

I love the scent of this body wash! Delicate, but lasts for a nice while. Lovely lather and very gentle on my skin. Nothing harsh or causing irritation. Not drying I even use it on my face. Thank you!

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EThomas
A favourite

Excellent body wash! A real favourite!

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Darlene
Wonderful scent

So love this product. Discovered it while visiting with family. They were given it as a gift and when I tried it I immediately googled to find out how I can acquire some of my own. I have now received my own product and use it daily. The scent is so pretty and refreshing!

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Natalie P
Nice Rose Scent for Showers

This is a mild rose fragrance and wonderful for showering. It does not dry my skin, and leaves a faint scent. I would also use it as a bathroom hand wash in spring/summer months.

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Tara
Great scent

I love this body wash, it smells great! Please make it in the 1 litre refill bottle so I can refill my pump bottle!

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Jane
Synthetic fragrance added?!

I was surprised to learn that this product as well as the entire rose line contain synthetic fragrance vs 100% pure essential oil.

I love your rosemary and mint + lavender eucalyptus lines which are made with no artificial scent

It’s too bad that salt spring doesn’t apply your stated values to natural products consistently across your product line - i think it dilutes your brand, value proposition, can mislead the customer, and make it difficult to for them to read through each product ingredient list to find which products don’t contain artificial scent.

Hi Jane,

Thanks for your message. We appreciate your input and can probably shed a little light on your concerns.

First, though, let’s talk about values. If you visit our About page (https://www.saltspringsoapworks.com/pages/our-story), you can read about our history, values, commitments, and so on. We think we’re pretty clear about how we source materials. Here’s that text:

“We use good ingredients that are easy on the environment. We prioritize natural ingredients—and use non-organic alternatives when they are more suitable. Meanwhile, we update our recipes as we discover better options.”

Additionally, almost every one of our products lists the ingredients on the label—and if not there, these ingredients can be viewed on our website. We’ve never hidden the fact that we use fragrances in a few of our products.

We work to create the best body care products we can. This involves sourcing good materials, but it extends much further than that. It involves the continual refinement of our recipes, improvements to packaging, and working to lower our environmental footprint.

Another key concern for us is affordability. We recognize that although some aren’t limited by budget, others are price sensitive. So, we work hard to offer high overall value—and keep our products affordable to as many as possible.

This product is a good example of where we’ve decided to prioritize accessibility. Our rose fragrance blend only comprises a small percentage of this product; however, the essential oil version of it is incredibly costly.

Switching from our selected fragrance to rose otto essential oil would require a notable price jump. (It’d result in this product being priced at around $300 for the 500 mL size.) In our minds, this just isn’t a practical price point for most customers.

As I noted above, we do take concerns like yours to heart. It’s just that we’re trying to hit several important concerns—and best service all of our customers. In the meanwhile, we’ll keep looking for ways to improve, and perhaps replace this with an organic essential oil counterpart when it’s feasible to do so.

Warmly,
Amber Quiring

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Lisa
LOVE it!

A little goes a long way, lathers beautifully, and smells amazing! Will purchase this again.