About Us

Hi, I'm Jen - And This is Our Story

After nearly two decades in Corporate America, I thought I had it all figured out. Steady career, regular promotions, the kind of success that looks impressive on paper. But by 2023, I was completely burned out, going through the motions instead of truly living.

If you have extremely sensitive skin like I do, you know the exhausting cycle: everything seems to irritate your skin, commercial products make reactions worse, and the stress of it all just compounds the problem. I was avoiding handmade soap entirely because of childhood memories of harsh, strange-colored bars from the 1970s. I thought all handmade soap would be like that – rough, drying, basically punishment for sensitive skin.

The Revelation That Changed Everything

When my husband and I finally decided to try making our own soap, that first use was a complete revelation. Clean, happy skin with no irritation, it wasn't tight and dry – just the way soap should work. Modern soap making, I discovered, is super customizable and perfect for people who appreciate quality ingredients and beautiful results.

The simplicity amazed me. Here was this wonderful product with minimal packaging – just a recyclable paper label – that performed better than anything I'd been buying from big retailers. The quality of ingredients makes all the difference.

When Life Forces the Change You Need

In 2024, an unexpected job loss became the catalyst I didn't know I needed. Rather than jumping back into the corporate world, I made a conscious choice to pivot in my fifties. I wanted to maintain the peace I'd found and fulfill my purpose: helping others who are struggling to live with intention, beginning with their soap choice.

Our Mission: Progress Over Perfection

At Sea Spray Soap, we believe everyone deserves products that work with their skin, not against it. We're not perfect in our sustainability journey, and perfection isn't realistic for most people or small businesses. Instead, we focus on intentional decision-making and progress over perfection.

Our products are handcrafted in small batches using the finest natural ingredients. From our gentle soaps that won't leave your skin tight and angry, to our powerful cleaning products developed from a family recipe (originally created for a household with 6 boys and adapted for Florida's challenging hard water), everything is designed to actually work.

You're Not Alone in This Journey

Whether you're managing sensitive skin that reacts to everything, working toward more sustainable choices, dealing with corporate burnout, or simply wanting products that perform beautifully without compromising your values – we get it. We've been there too.

You're not being dramatic about your skin sensitivities. You're not asking for too much when you want products with ingredients you can actually pronounce. And you're definitely not alone if you're successful on paper but feel empty inside.

What We Stand For

Quality Over Convenience: Every product is handcrafted with care using ingredients that actually work Transparency: Real ingredients, real story, real solutions for real problems
Sustainability with Realism: Making better choices when possible while acknowledging real-world constraints Community: Building connections with people who understand the journey toward intentional living Education: Helping you make informed choices without overwhelming you with information

Our Promise to You

We promise products that are gentle enough for the most sensitive skin but effective enough to actually work. We promise minimal, sustainable packaging that won't clutter your space or your conscience. Most importantly, we promise authenticity – this is our real story, these are our real struggles, and these are the real solutions that worked for us.

Thank you for trusting us with your self-care routine and for supporting our mission. Whether you found us because you're tired of products that irritate your skin, overwhelmed by ingredient lists you can't pronounce, or just ready for something that aligns with your values – you're exactly where you need to be.

With gratitude and intention,
Jen
Founder & Product Creator
Sea Spray Soap Company

P.S. – Have questions about ingredients or which products might work best for your sensitive skin? I genuinely love connecting with customers and helping you find what works. Don't hesitate to reach out.