Oregon Rain Soap began with a simple belief: the things we use on our skin should be gentle, honest, and made with care. We’re Johnna and Rob Zeigler, the husband‑and‑wife team behind Oregon Rain Soap Company and Oregon Rain Naturals, LLC. From our home in Sherwood, Oregon—a small rural town just outside Portland—we handcraft handmade soaps, natural lotions, and artisan body care inspired by the beauty and purity of the Pacific Northwest.
A family tradition of gentle, natural soap
Soapmaking has been part of my life since childhood. My mom, Elayne, began making soap in the late 1970s after hearing that oatmeal soap could help with complexion issues. My brother struggled with severe acne, so when my cousin visited for a few weeks, they made their first batch of unscented oatmeal soap together. Within weeks, his skin had noticeably improved.
Being eight years younger, I grew up using only that simple, unscented, handmade oatmeal soap. When I went to college, I traded my bars for scented store‑bought soaps—only to discover my sensitive skin couldn’t tolerate them. After graduating with a teaching degree, I returned to what I knew: natural, small‑batch soap made with pure, skin‑loving ingredients. With my parents’ help, I borrowed the molds my dad built and learned to make soap from the heart. I dreamed of one day creating a business called Oregon Rain Soap, but for years I made soap only for family and friends.
The moment everything changed
Everything shifted when I met my husband, Rob. He encouraged me to explore scent—something I had always loved but never used in soap. He bought me my first essential oil: lavender. Together we made a batch, and it was an instant hit. That one bar sparked countless hours of experimenting, researching, and blending scents and herbs side by side.
And then came the moment that still makes me smile: Rob made my dreams come true—literally—because he helped me turn a long‑held dream into reality. In 2003, the same year we were married, Oregon Rain Soap was born.
Growing with purpose
What started with a single bar of lavender soap has grown into a full line of handcrafted, natural products: foaming hand soaps, moisturizing lotions, hand‑poured soy‑coconut candles, 100% natural petroleum‑free lip balms, soothing bath salts, aromatherapy sprays, body wash, and more. In 2019, we expanded again and created Oregon Rain Naturals, LLC to bring even more rain‑inspired, natural body care to our customers.
Every product we make is crafted with intention—using real Oregon rainwater when the recipe calls for water, nourishing oils, and ingredients chosen for purity, comfort, and sensitive skin. We test everything on family first, never on animals, and we only release products we truly love.
From our family to yours
We hope you can feel the care, joy, and craftsmanship poured into every bar, bottle, and blend. Our goal is simple: to create high‑quality, naturally inspired body care that makes everyday moments feel a little more comforting, a little more beautiful, and a little more like Oregon.
Faithfully,
Johnna Zeigler