PHILADELPHIA - Most 8-year-olds are not helping to build and run a bath and body brand, but for Philadelphia-area resident Grayson, entrepreneurship began as a solution to a highly personal challenge. Struggling with eczema-prone, sensitive skin, Grayson found that traditional, heavily scented bath products often left him uncomfortable or irritated.
Meet the 8-Year-Old Behind Philly’s Newest Bath Brand for Sensitive Skin
Determined to let him experience the joy and excitement of colorful bath bombs without the harsh reactions, his mother, Carolyn Clement, turned their kitchen into a testing ground. What started as a mother-son project to make safe, gentle bath products has rapidly evolved into Soak & Soothe Co., a growing family-run business dedicated to transforming everyday routines for those with delicate skin.
From Kitchen Experiments to Class Valentine's Gifts
The turning point for the family occurred when Grayson wanted to share his custom creations. He helped craft a batch of homemade bath bombs to hand out as Valentine’s Day gifts for his classmates. To make them even more exciting, he added tiny surprise toys inside the center of each bomb, turning a simple bath into a treasure hunt.
The overwhelmingly positive response from other parents sparked a realization: Grayson was not the only child missing out on bath time fun due to sensitive skin.
“Grayson is the reason Soak & Soothe exists,” said Carolyn Clement, founder of Soak & Soothe Co. “We wanted him to be able to experience all the fun of bath bombs and bath time without having to choose between something exciting and something that worked for his sensitive skin. Watching that simple idea grow into a business that can help other families has been incredibly special.”
Expanding the Soak & Soothe Collection
Today, Soak & Soothe Co. has expanded far beyond those initial homemade bath bombs. Operating with a strict commitment to small-batch, hands-on production in Philadelphia, the brand formulates everything without added fragrances, harsh dyes, or glitter.
The growing product line now includes:
- Signature Bath Bombs: Available as toy-free options for younger children or with Grayson's signature surprise toys hidden inside.
- Nourishing Skincare: Simple, fragrance-free formulas including whipped body butter, lightweight body oil, and facial oil designed to lock in moisture without greasiness.
- Curated Ritual Gift Boxes: Pre-packaged, bath-bomb-free self-care sets tailored for gifting.
- Home & Accessories: Unscented beeswax and coconut candles that provide a warm glow without overpowering fragrances, alongside a line of jewelry that includes earrings, bracelets, and charm bangles.
A Lesson in Entrepreneurship
While the company is scaling, the Clement family remains at the center of the operation. Every bath bomb and jar of body butter is mixed, poured, and packaged by hand in Philadelphia. Grayson continues to be the driving inspiration and the resident quality control tester, providing him with a unique, firsthand introduction to business.
For Carolyn, the brand represents an invaluable opportunity to teach her son that creativity and determination can turn a personal obstacle into a tool for helping others.
Families looking to upgrade their sensitive skin routines can explore the full collection of small-batch products online at soakandsootheco.com.
