The Name That Lives On

You may have ended up here by accident.

If you did, that was intentional.

Inherent_Sweetness was the Instagram handle of one of my closest friends, Natalia Flora Andia. My hope is that people continue to visit her page—even by accident—so that her memory continues to live on.

I named this business in her honor, and I named my flagship soap, 1975 Pink Lady, after her birth year. After witnessing her incredible strength throughout her battle with breast cancer, I promised myself I would carry that same resilience into everything I create.

The First Bar

The very first bar of soap I ever made was 1975 Pink Lady.

Pink wasn't chosen simply because it represents breast cancer awareness—it was chosen because it represented Natalia. She laughed loudly, loved deeply, and faced every challenge with remarkable courage. She was warm, vibrant, and full of light.

I never intended to start a business.

At the time, I simply needed something to create with my hands. I wanted to make something beautiful during a season of life that felt anything but beautiful.

Irish sea moss became the foundation of my products because it had already become part of my own wellness routine. I had been preparing sea moss gel every few weeks and decided to begin incorporating it into my handmade soaps.

Today, sea moss remains at the heart of everything I create.

Irish sea moss is a species of red algae that grows along the rocky Atlantic coastlines of places like Ireland, Jamaica, and Canada. It naturally contains minerals such as iodine, potassium, magnesium, calcium, and zinc. In skincare, sea moss is valued for its ability to help attract and retain moisture, leaving skin feeling soft, smooth, and hydrated. It is also a vegan, plant-based ingredient that contains naturally occurring antioxidants and vitamins, making it a wonderful addition to handcrafted skincare.

That first batch wasn't perfect, but it was honest.

Since then, I've spent countless hours learning, testing, and refining my formulations to create products that showcase the benefits of sea moss while using thoughtfully selected ingredients. Every batch reflects the knowledge I've gained and the love that inspired me to begin this journey.

I still keep one of those very first bars as a reminder of where it all started.

Every bar of 1975 Pink Lady is still made in Natalia's honor.

Today, the color pink carries an even deeper meaning. It serves as a quiet reminder of the women and families whose lives have been touched by breast cancer.

Twenty percent of every 1975 Pink Lady soap sold is donated to the Pennsylvania Breast Cancer Coalition. My hope is that each purchase helps support those currently facing breast cancer while encouraging conversations about early detection, awareness, and hope. If one bar inspires someone to schedule a screening or start an important conversation, then it has done more than cleanse—it has made a difference.

As We Continue to Grow

What began with a single bar of soap has grown into a collection created with love and purpose.

Today, Inherent Sweetness offers eighteen handcrafted sea moss soap varieties, each named in memory of or in honor of someone who has left a lasting impact on my life.

Customer favorites like 1939 Pop, created in memory of my Pop Pop, William Calloway, and 1933 Mae's Oats & Honey, created in honor of my beloved Mom Mae, feature carefully selected essential oil blends inspired by the comfort, warmth, and love they shared.

Our collection has also expanded to include sea moss-infused body butters, nourishing body oils, sugar scrubs, bath products, and hair oils, all thoughtfully crafted with ingredients chosen to help moisturize, nourish, and care for your skin and hair.

What started as a hobby has become something far more meaningful.

Every product I make is a tribute to someone I love, a reminder that memories can live on in the smallest acts of kindness, and a celebration of creating something beautiful from life's most difficult moments.

Thank you for allowing Inherent Sweetness to become part of your story. XO