Meet the Owner
Hello, I'm Joanne — the heart and hands behind Soft Skin Naturals.
Years ago, I was diagnosed with diabetes, and like many others, I struggled with persistently dry skin. I found myself constantly reaching for lotion, searching for relief. Frustrated by the chemical-laden options on the market, I wanted a natural solution that would cleanse and moisturize without compromising my health.
That's when I began crafting my own vegan, cold process soaps. What started as a personal endeavor quickly blossomed into a passion. Sharing samples with family and friends led to enthusiastic encouragement to offer these creations to a wider audience. To my delight, using my handmade soaps significantly reduced my dry skin.
With over 30 years of experience in marketing within Corporate America, starting my own business had always been a dream. Soft Skin Naturals is the realization of that dream, allowing me to combine my professional expertise with a heartfelt mission to provide nourishing, natural skincare.
I reside in New England with my wonderful husband and our grown daughter. Our home is shared with a beloved cat, reflecting my lifelong affection for feline companions.
Thank you for visiting Soft Skin Naturals. I hope my products bring the same joy and relief to your skin as they have to mine.
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Butters
Avocado Butter
Derived from: Avocado oil blended with plant-based hydrogenated oils
Why it’s used: Rich and creamy, avocado butter helps deeply moisturize dry skin
and improve softness and elasticity.
Cocoa Butter
Derived from: Cocoa bean seeds
Why it’s used: Cocoa butter is rich and nourishing, helping to lock in moisture, support skin softness, and leave skin feeling smooth and protected.
Mango Butter
Derived from: The kernel of the mango fruit
Why it’s used: Mango butter is rich in fatty acids that support skin softness
and elasticity.
Shea Butter
Derived from: The nuts of the African shea tree
Why it’s used: Shea butter is known for its intense moisturizing and
skin-protective properties.
Essential Oils
Bitter Almond Essential Oil
Derived from: Almond kernels (processed to remove toxic compounds)
Benefits: Provides a warm, comforting aroma often associated with calm and
relaxation.
Eucalyptus Essential Oil
Derived from: Eucalyptus leaves
Benefits: Fresh, clean, and invigorating, eucalyptus oil helps awaken the senses and supports a refreshing, spa-like bathing experience.
Geranium Essential Oil
Derived from: Geranium plant leaves and stems
Benefits: Helps balance the skin and provides a soft, floral aroma often
associated with emotional grounding.
Lavender Essential Oil
Derived from: Lavender flowers
Benefits: Known for its calming properties, lavender helps promote relaxation
and is gentle enough for most skin types.
Lemon Eucalyptus Essential Oil
Derived from: Eucalyptus leaves
Benefits: Clean and invigorating, this oil offers a fresh scent while helping
refresh the skin.
Orange Essential Oil
Derived from: Cold-pressed orange peels
Benefits: Bright, uplifting, and refreshing, orange oil helps energize the
senses and adds a light, cheerful scent.
Peppermint Essential Oil
Derived from: Peppermint leaves
Benefits: Cooling and refreshing, peppermint oil creates a lively, awakening sensation on the skin.
Pine Essential Oil
Derived from: Pine needles
Benefits: Crisp and earthy, pine oil evokes a forest-fresh aroma and pairs well with minty notes.
Rosemary Essential Oil
Derived from: Rosemary leaves
Benefits: Stimulating and herbaceous, rosemary oil supports a revitalizing
bathing experience.
Spearmint Essential Oil
Derived from: Spearmint leaves
Benefits: Fresh, sweet, and gently cooling, spearmint oil offers a softer mint aroma than peppermint while helping refresh the senses and provide a light, uplifting experience.
Natural Colorants & Clays
Alkanet Root Powder
Derived from: Alkanet plant roots
Why it’s used: Produces natural purple to blue shades depending on the
formulation.
Brazilian Yellow Clay
Derived from: Natural clay from Brazil
Why It’s Used: Rich in minerals and adds warm yellow tones while offering mild
cleansing benefits.
Carrot Powder
Derived from: Dehydrated carrots
Why it’s used: Contributes soft orange hues and contains naturally occurring
antioxidants.
Cambrian Blue Clay
Derived from: Ancient mineral-rich clay deposits
Why it’s used: Naturally blue in color, Cambrian Blue Clay adds soft blue-gray tones while helping gently cleanse and promote a smooth, balanced skin feel.
French Green Clay
Derived from: Mineral-rich clay deposits in France
Why it’s used Helps gently cleanse and is known for its ability to absorb
excess oil.
Indigo Powder
Derived from: Indigofera plant leaves
Why it’s used: Creates deep blue tones using traditional botanical coloring
methods.
Turmeric Powder
Derived from: Turmeric root
Why it’s used: Adds warm golden tones and is traditionally valued for its
skin-soothing properties.
White Kaolin Clay
Derived from: Natural clay deposits
Why it’s used: Extremely gentle and suitable for sensitive skin, adding slip
and a silky feel to soap.
Oils
Avocado Oil
Derived from: The flesh of avocados
Why it’s used: Packed with vitamins A, D, and E, avocado oil supports skin
elasticity and long-lasting moisture, making it ideal for dry or mature skin.
Castor Oil
Derived from: Castor beans
Why it’s used: Castor oil is rich in ricinoleic acid, a fatty acid that helps
attract and retain moisture, making skin feel softer and more hydrated.
Coconut Oil
Derived from: The meat of mature coconuts
Why it’s used: Coconut oil contains fatty acids that help reinforce the skin’s
protective barrier, which is especially helpful for dry or compromised skin.
Grapeseed Oil
Derived from: Grape seeds
Why it’s used: Fast-absorbing and non-greasy, grapeseed oil helps soften skin
while providing antioxidant benefits.
Jojoba Oil
Derived from: Jojoba plant seeds
Why it’s used: Technically a liquid wax, jojoba oil closely mimics the skin’s
natural sebum, helping balance moisture without clogging pores.
Olive Oil
Derived from: Cold-pressed olives
Why it’s used: A deeply nourishing oil rich in antioxidants, olive oil helps
condition and soften the skin.
Sunflower Oil
Derived from: Sunflower seeds
Why it’s used: Rich in vitamin E and lightweight in feel, sunflower oil helps
moisturize and support the skin barrier.
Sweet Almond Oil
Derived from: Sweet almonds
Why it’s used: Lightweight and fast-absorbing, sweet almond oil helps soothe irritation and leaves skin feeling soft without a greasy residue.
Vitamin E Oil
Derived from: Plant-based sources,
primarily extracted from vegetable oils like sunflower, soybean, and wheat germ
oil
Why it’s used: Acts as a skin-conditioning ingredient and antioxidant that helps support healthy-looking skin.
Skincare Making Essentials
Aloe Vera Juice
Derived from: Aloe vera plant leaves
Why it’s used: Known for its soothing properties, aloe vera juice helps support skin comfort and adds a gentle, calming element to formulations.
Arrowroot Powder
Derived from: Tropical plant roots
Why it’s used: Helps reduce greasiness and leaves body butters with a smooth,
velvety finish.
Baking Soda (Sodium Bicarbonate)
Derived from: Naturally occurring mineral compounds
Why it’s used: Provides the cleansing and softening base of a bath bomb.
Candelilla Wax
Derived from: Leaves of the candelilla shrub
Why it’s used: A plant-based wax that helps thicken and stabilize products while adding a smooth, non-greasy feel, especially in balms and body butters.
Citric Acid
Derived from: Fermented plant sugars
Why it’s used: Reacts with baking soda in water to create the signature fizz.
Coconut Milk
Derived from: Mature coconut meat
Why it’s used: Adds natural creaminess and contributes to a rich, luxurious feel while helping support soft, nourished skin.
Cornstarch
Derived from: Corn
Why it’s used: Helps soften the bath water and provides a silky feel on the
skin.
Distilled Water
Derived from: Purified water
Why it’s used: Helps dissolve the lye and allows the soap-making reaction to
occur safely and consistently.
Epsom Salt (Magnesium Sulfate)
Derived from: Mineral salt
Why it’s used: Soothes sore
muscles, reducing inflammation, easing stress, and improving skin
Granulated Sugar
Derived from: Sugarcane
Why it’s used: Used in our scrubs, it’s a natural exfoliant that buffs away dry
skin cells, leaving skin smoother without harsh abrasion.
Magnesium Hydroxide Powder
Derived from: Mineral-based sources
Why it’s used: Magnesium helps ease muscle tension and soreness and promotes relaxation and a sense of calm.
Sodium Hydroxide (Lye)
Derived from: Mineral-based sources
Why it’s used: Lye is required to turn oils and butters into soap through saponification. It is completely transformed during the soap-making process and none remains in the finished bar. Lye is vegan and essential for true soap.