Hello, I’m Kia — the hands and heart behind Petals.

My journey into natural skincare began years ago, long before Petals existed. I’ve lived with eczema for as long as I can remember, and the lotions and prescriptions available to me growing up never gave my skin what it needed. As a teenager, I started mixing my own creams out of necessity, trying to create something that felt gentle enough to help.

In 2008, my youngest son began showing the same signs of eczema I had struggled with my whole life. That moment pushed me to look more closely at what we were using in our home. My husband and I discovered that many everyday “soaps” were actually detergent-based and full of ingredients that made dry, sensitive skin even more uncomfortable.

That’s when I began learning how to make real, traditional soap. After many batches and a lot of trial and error, I found a recipe that was mild, creamy, and soothing — something our skin could finally tolerate without irritation.

Petals grew naturally from there.

Today, Petals is a small, home-based studio where I make every batch by hand. I choose simple ingredients, herbal infusions, and traditional methods because I believe that gentle, natural care should be accessible and easy to bring into your everyday routine. Each bar is crafted with intention, made for the real moments we move through — the calm ones, the busy ones, the hormonal ones, and the days when you simply need something that feels good on your skin.

I’m grateful to share these creations with you.
Thank you for being here.