Soapnut Republic is a Cape Paterson-based home care brand founded by locals Kim and Bobby. After 14 years building the business overseas and selling across Asia and Scandinavia, the couple have brought it home to the Bass Coast, now making their products in Melbourne.

At the heart of every bottle is the humble soapnut, a berry used for centuries to clean and soothe skin. Kim and Bobby began mixing soapnuts into products in their kitchen while raising three daughters, searching for cleaning products that were truly safe for their family.

Their Australian range includes laundry liquid, hand soap, dish soap and multi-purpose spray, all vegan, cruelty-free, and free from SLS and parabens. Gentle on sensitive skin yet tough on grime, these plant-powered products make everyday cleaning kinder to people and the planet.

Find Soapnut Republic at a growing number of Bass Coast businesses including Zeal & Flow in Cape Paterson, A Garden of Thoughts in Wonthaggi, San Remo IGA, and online at soapnutrepublic.com.