Hi, I’m Sondra —chemist, chemistry teacher, the founder of The Clean Chemist, and proud skincare nerd based in Avon, Indiana.

I started this brand in early 2025 after what felt like a lifetime of searching for products that wouldn’t irritate my sensitive, allergic, eczema-prone skin.

As a woman with both bachelor’s and master’s degrees in chemistry, I knew the science behind the ingredients— and too often, I didn’t like what I saw in other products.

So I decided to take matters into my own hands— or rather, my own lab — creating cold process soap and other skincare products right here in Indiana.

What began as a personal mission to create gentle, science-backed soaps quickly bubbled into something more.

I realized that there were so many others like me — people who just wanted natural soap and skincare products they could trust. No parabens*, no phthalates*, no suspected carcinogens. Just real ingredients with real benefits.

The Clean Chemist is my way of merging my two greatest passions: chemistry and caring for others. Every bar of soap is handcrafted in small batches using conflict-free oils, sustainable packaging, and naturally derived ingredients that are kind to skin and the planet.

My Promise:

• Thoughtfully formulated products with sensitive skin in mind

• Free from harsh chemicals— just nature-powered, non-toxic skincare

• Eco-conscious from our sourcing to our biodegradable packaging

• Infused with curiosity, care, and a little nerdy joy

Whether you’re looking for something soothing like The Golden Ratio, energizing like Mocha Molecule, or pure and simple like Formula Zero, my goal is to help you find a formula that works.

Thanks for stopping by! I hope you find something here that your skin (and your inner science nerd) will love.

**Footnote: While I personally prefer to avoid phthalates and parabens in my skincare products as I find they irritate my sensitive skin, there is no conclusive scientific evidence that these ingredients pose a substantial harm to your health when used in skincare products. That said, all products from The Clean Chemist are paraben and phthalate free.