Today we’d like to introduce you to Frances Lopez
Hi frances, so excited to have you with us today. What can you tell us about your story?
My journey toward creating my soap business, Josspure, began with an unexpected and life-changing challenge: a severe back injury while I was organizing a school festival. At the time, I was passionate about education and helping others, but this accident left me bedridden for six months, forcing me to step away from my career.
During this difficult period, I faced not only physical pain but also the emotional struggle of losing my sense of purpose. It was a humbling experience, but as I lay in recovery, I began reflecting on how I could reclaim control of my life. Soap making, which had been a hobby for many years, became my creative and emotional outlet. It allowed me to focus on healing, both mentally and physically, by crafting something pure and intentional with my own hands.
As I regained strength, I poured my heart into learning about natural ingredients and how they could soothe the skin and nourish the body, just as my journey through recovery had nourished my spirit. This journey included food too, as food became my medicine and helped me heal faster. Soon, my hobby evolved into a full-fledged business—one that not only provided for me but also empowered me to help others focus on self-care.
Josspure was born out of this experience—a desire to create products that promote intentional self-care for busy people who, like me, need to take a moment to heal and restore. My journey through pain led me to build something beautiful, and now, through Josspure, I can help others find peace, comfort, and wellness in their daily lives.
The name Josspure is very special to me, Joss comes from my mom’s nickname Jossie and pure comes from the careful selection process that each of our ingredients go through in order to make it into one of our recipes. My mom taught me almost everything I know about plants and flowers and as a consequence, I grew up with a special love for nature. I pour all of that love that my mom instilled in me in every product I make as I always remember how she taught me to be respectful of nature and its infinite wisdom.
We all face challenges, but looking back would you describe it as a relatively smooth road?
My main struggle have been recovering from my back injury while building a business. Certainly, there have been moments of desperation but our faith has remained strong and our commitment to our clients and their well-being hasn’t wavered.
Can you tell our readers more about what you do and what you think sets you apart from others?
I’ve had the privilege of wearing two distinct hats in my professional life—one as a French and Spanish teacher for 12 years, and the other as a soap maker and founder of Josspure, my handmade body care business. In both careers, my focus has always been on intentionality, care, and connection.
As a language teacher, I specialized in helping students not only learn a new language but also connect with cultures, history, and perspectives different from their own. It was important to me that my students understood the world more fully and became better global citizens through language learning. I’m proud of the relationships I built with my students and the way I could help them discover confidence in themselves as they mastered new skills. I miss teacher and hope that at some point I can teach soapmaking to adults in the metroplex.
Now, as a soap maker, I carry that same passion for intentional care into creating natural body care products. My business, Josspure, is built on the belief that self-care should be intentional, healing, and free from harmful ingredients. I specialize in handcrafted, organic soaps and body products made with pure ingredients designed to nourish the skin. What sets me apart is the attention to detail I bring from my teaching background—each product I create is not just about luxury, but about educating my customers on how to make intentional, healthy choices for their bodies and their self-care routines.
I’m most proud of how I’ve turned a personal tragedy—my severe back injury—into a thriving business that helps people find moments of peace in their busy lives. What really sets me apart is the story behind Josspure and my commitment to providing products that are not only good for the body but also crafted with purpose and care.
Is there anything else you’d like to share with our readers?
I want to empasize that what sets Josspure apart is our commitment to educating customers on the importance of nourishing their skin with products free from harmful toxins. Every item is carefully formulated to deliver luxurious experiences while being gentle and nourishing for the skin, especially for those looking to make conscious, healthy choices. Our handmade products, ranging from soaps to body scrubs, are designed to transform ordinary moments into something special. I also offer gift sets and subscription boxes that make thoughtful, stress-free gifting options, allowing you to show love and care to yourself or a loved one effortless.
Contact Info:
- Website: https://www.josspure.com
- Instagram: @josspureco
- Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61559737898782
- Other: TikTok- @josspureco
Image Credits
LaLa Photography
