The Naked Fig Soap Company

08/01/2026

Earth smell 🤍

The word geosmin literally means “earth smell.”

It’s a naturally occurring compound produced by soil microbes and as one of the reasons healthy for us to have that Rich earthy smell.

Growing up, I never knew there was a name for that scent. I just called it, good dirt.

🤍

08/01/2026

07/30/2026

Prevernal 🤍

Before spring has fully arrived, there’s an in-between-season when the first signs of life begin to appear.

This soap is inspired by that moment.

Growing up along the Fox River, I learned to look for the little things that meant winter was finally ending: trilliums beginning to bloom, skunk cabbage pushing through the forest floor, muddy boots, rain-soaked woods, and farmers preparing their fields.

But if you grew up in Illinois, you also know this season can test your patience.

By Feb/March, I was more than ready for winter to be over. The snowbanks were gray, the trees were bare, and everything felt tired. Then we’d get a warm, sunny day and I’d think, This is it. Spring is finally here. A few days later, it would snow again.

It always felt like spring was teasing us.

“Prevernal” is a word for the season before spring. It became the first chapter of my Illinois Collection.

Every natural object in this photograph was gathered from my parents’ yard (the same acre above the Fox River that inspired this collection) and photographed on my mom’s weathered blue porch floor 🤍

07/27/2026

My very first Renegade and my very first market in Chicago🤍

I launched the Illinois soap collection, exactly where I had hoped, back in my home state.

One of my favorite parts of this weekend was having my cousin with her kiddos drive in from Indiana to help at the market. It was their first time working a market with me and getting to share this milestone with family made it even more memorable.

We had a quick July downpour on Saturday they sent everyone running for cover, but once the sun came back out, so did the crowds.

I’m so grateful to everyone who stopped by, smelled the new collection, shared their own Illinois stories and made my first Renegade one I’ll never forget.

Here’s hoping I’ll be back in Chicago this September 🤍

Illinois Soap | Vegan Soap | Scent Memory | Chicago Artisan Market | Renegade Craft | Illinois Inspired

07/13/2026

Summer citrus soap making at Wijaya House this past weekend 🤍

We spent the evening chopping, melting, adding locally grown loofah, and creating bright citrus soaps. Every bar turned out a little different, and that’s always my favorite part.

A huge shout-out to Nadia’s dad for growing and sharing these beautiful local loofahs!

Thank you to everyone who joined me 🤍

Our next workshop at Wijaya House will be Saturday, August 22. Stay tuned for sign-up details!

07/01/2026

July + August Events 🤍

Mini Cactus Soap Workshop

Thursday, July 9 | 5:30–7 PM
5402 E Lincoln Dr, Scottsdale, AZ
Create four mini saguaro cactus soaps in desert-inspired colors and scents.

Summer Citrus Soap Workshop

Saturday, July 11 | 6 PM
1706 E Warner Rd Suite 1, Tempe, AZ
Create fresh citrus loofah soaps inspired by summer.

Ocean Soap Workshop

Wednesday, July 15 | 5:30–7 PM
4200 S Alma School Rd, Chandler, AZ
Create four ocean-inspired soaps with natural sea sponges and coastal scents.

Renegade Craft Chicago

July 18 & 19 | 11 AM–6 PM
Logan Square, Chicago, IL
I will be launching the ILLINOIS Collection here and will have all the other collections as well 🤍

Art at the Glen
July 25 & 26 | 10 AM–5 PM
The Glen Town Center
Glenview, IL
Excited for this fine art festival featuring artists from across the country

Vibe Artisan Market

August 8 & 9 | 11 AM–5 PM
The Arch (RiNo)
Denver, CO
I’ll be bringing the Colorado Collection home for the weekend.

Jackalope Art Fair

August 29 & 30 | 11 AM–6 PM
NTC Park at Liberty Station
San Diego, CA
A weekend of incredible makers, food, and handmade goods.

Hope to see you this summer! 🤍

06/28/2026

Formulating new scents…

Any guesses what scent I’m researching… and what state it’s for? 😂

06/28/2026

Some favorite 2026 custom projects so far 🤍

I love when you bring me your ideas and ask if I can help bring them to life. Custom logos, shapes, colors, scents, and labels… every project gets to be completely unique.

And most importantly, THANK YOU for trusting me with your ideas 🤍

06/28/2026

And then there were three 🤍

Jenn and I have known each other for several years, and the second she heard I was hiring, she was interested

Jenn has a background in herbs, skincare, and an incredible eye for detail. She caught on unbelievably fast and is now in the workshop every week making soap, preparing batches for packaging, and consistently keeping the entire studio clean and organized (thank you!!!)

Consistency is one of those qualities that doesn’t always get celebrated, but it’s one of the things I appreciate most about her. She shows up, takes pride in her work, and genuinely cares about what we’re creating.

Naked Fig is stronger with her here and I’m incredibly grateful she’s part of this little team 🤍🤍🤍

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06/27/2026

Earlier this spring, I packed up part of my market display into suitcases and flew to Colorado to attend Spa Collab Denver 🤍

Spa Collab brings together spa directors, estheticians, and wellness brands to connect, learn, and discover products for their businesses. I love that the day begins with a wellness activity (this year it was yoga!) before everyone comes together for the event.

This is also where I met Ella Cressman, owner of Ella Cressman Skincare and my very first Colorado stockist 🤍 Since then, she’s already placed a reorder, which has been such an exciting milestone for the Colorado Collection.

If you’re near Wheat Ridge and need to restock your Naked Fig favorites, she’s got you covered. 🤍

P.s. thank you for making me this custom sweatshirt- I love it!