About Us

 

HOW BIG BEAR NATURALS GOT STARTED 

 

Like many, I used countless beauty products without questioning their ingredients. My personal struggles with skin sensitivity and hormone imbalances led me to scrutinize every label. I soon discovered that many everyday products, even the so called "natural" ones, contained synthetic ingredients and known hormone disruptors. Appalled by the deceit of these companies, I started to educate myself about real natural ingredients and the benefits they have on the skin. I started with making soaps and as I learned more, I started to make my own face oils and lotions. This is how Big Bear Naturals was started.

Big Bear Naturals isn't just another skincare company; it emerged from real experience and a genuine need for gentle yet effective skincare. What distinguishes us is our understanding of the challenges of skin sensitivity, the concerns about product ingredients, and the need for effective solutions. Each product is meticulously handcrafted in small batches to ensure quality and care.

 

ABOUT THE CREATORS

Hey friends! I'm Joanna! My husband, Steven, and I are the creators and owners of Simpleton Creations and Big Bear Naturals.

We are small business owners based in Chicago, Illinois. We are coffee addicts that love horses and nature. You can often find us at a Starbucks getting our caffeine fix or in Southern Illinois running through corn fields. 

As you've probably seen from our instagram, we have a Black Lab/Retriever mix, named Slash. Yes, that Slash, as in the lead guitarist of Guns'n'Roses. She is the squishiest, sassiest bundle of joy! She loves driving with us to the post office to drop off your orders.