Our Soap Stories

Every Bar Has a Story

JoJoMae began with family, and that connection runs through the soaps I create. Each bar has its own beginning—a person I love, an everyday need, a meaningful place, a feeling I hope to share, or simply an idea that sparks my curiosity.

When someone inspires a soap, I think about both what they need and what makes them who they are. Their needs help guide the ingredients I choose, while their character, interests, and personality inspire the colors, scent, and design. It’s a way of putting something of them into a bar made with them in mind.

Together, these soaps have become a little family of their own. Like the people in a family, each brings something different—comfort, warmth, playfulness, or a sense of adventure. Each has its own purpose and personality, with a story that gives it a place in the JoJoMae family.

Explore their stories. You may find something familiar—a reminder of someone you love, a reflection of yourself, or a feeling you’d like to bring into your day. Perhaps you’ll find inspiration, too—to care for yourself with a little more tenderness, cherish the connections that matter, or make room for something that helps you flourish.

A close-up of a handmade rectangular bar soap in a terracotta orange-brown color, featuring a rustic, rough-branded top edge with dried botanicals, set against a blurred blue background.

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Loryn's Garden Embrace

Inspired by my daughter Loryn’s resilience and sentimental heart, this bar carries a story of family roots, thoughtful care, and choosing the people who help us flourish. Discover how honey, chamomile, and a garden’s embrace bring her story to life.

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Kenzie Sunflower Meadow

Some people bring a little sunshine with them. Inspired by our daughter-in-law Kenzie, her love of sunflowers, and the warmth she brings to our family, Kenzie’s Sunflower Meadows celebrates the simple ways we brighten each other’s lives. Discover how her joyful spirit inspired this golden bar—and perhaps a little sunshine of your own.

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Shayla's Garden Spa

A love of eucalyptus and sage green sparked Shayla’s Garden Spa, but her warmth and gentle encouragement gave it deeper meaning. Discover a story of awakening the senses, finding comfort, and feeling welcome to try something new.

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Grappling Sloth

A family full of wrestlers, a nickname that stuck, and a mom determined to make a bar that worked as hard as her boys. Discover how Grappling Sloth became more than a soap for washing away the day’s mat funk—it helped spark the beginning of JoJoMae Soap Company.

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Lavender Calm

After years of skin struggles, enjoying a scent I loved again felt like a small new beginning. Lavender Calm grew from that moment—bringing together thoughtful care, soft beauty, and the familiar comfort of lavender. Discover why it remains one of my personal favorites.

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A rectangular bar of pale peach-colored soap with dried orange flower petals on top, resting on a weathered gray wooden surface.

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JoJo's Calm Harbor

Born from my own skin struggles, JoJo’s Calm Harbor was created as a simple, unscented place to begin. With calendula-infused olive oil and ingredients chosen with sensitive skin in mind, this bar carries a personal understanding of what it means to approach everyday care with a little hesitation—and hope.

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Adyson's Coastal Breeze

Every bar has a story, and this one is still unfolding. Soon, I’ll share the person, inspiration, and little details that brought this soap to life. Check back to discover the story behind the bar.

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Ben's Milk & Honey

Every bar has a story, and this one is still unfolding. Soon, I’ll share the person, inspiration, and little details that brought this soap to life. Check back to discover the story behind the bar.

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Lemon Guest Bars

Every bar has a story, and this one is still unfolding. Soon, I’ll share the person, inspiration, and little details that brought this soap to life. Check back to discover the story behind the bar.

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Lemon Mint Poppy

Every bar has a story, and this one is still unfolding. Soon, I’ll share the person, inspiration, and little details that brought this soap to life. Check back to discover the story behind the bar.

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