Beauty Boss: Sarah Torrance, Founder & Creative Director of Scentsational Journeys
Sarah Torrance and her son Chad.
Our latest Beauty Boss is Sarah Torrance, Founder and Creative Director of Scentsational Journeys—a line of all-natural and organic products that utilize fresh ingredients from Florida while providing a relaxing aromatherapeutic journey. Her skincare products are carried in spas and resorts across the country, and are known for their ability to heal and soothe various skin inflammations and irritations.
Torrance started out making her own glycerin soap at home to help relieve her son’s eczema, which ultimately led her to discover the various benefits and healing properties of natural ingredients such as honey, bee pollen, and more. As a result, Scentsational Journeys was born—and to this day, their products continue to positively impact people all over the world.
Also passionate about making a difference, the company gives back to multiple organizations and nonprofits, and donates one dollar from every BELIEVE soap bar sold to Dup15q Alliance to help further research of those affected with Chromosome 15 disorders. They also donate all unused soaps and soap scraps to Clean the World, an organization in Orlando, Florida that recycles hotel soap and other amenities.
We interviewed Torrance, who shared the inspiration behind the creation of her successful brand, favorite beauty and wellness tips, and more.
When was Scentsational Journeys founded? What does the name mean?
Scentsational Journeys was founded 12 years ago in 2008. We wanted people to follow us on a journey of scents and well-being, just like a honeybee follows the journey from flower to hive to honey. We create all-natural and organic skin-loving and healing products "fresh from Florida" using pure Florida honey, beeswax, bee pollen, royal jelly, propolis, organic Florida cane sugar, and Florida citrus essential oils. Our motto is, “Let your skin feel the difference.”
What inspired the creation of the brand?
Our company was derived by the need for a product that would soothe the irritations and inflammations of skin caused by eczema and psoriasis—without harsh chemicals such as sls, parabens, and phthalates. We were inspired to create such products for our son who has eczema to help keep it at bay.
Does Scentsational Journeys have a hero product?
Our HoneyBee Naturals Collection takes full advantage of the natural healing properties of honey, bee pollen, beeswax, royal jelly, and propolis to restore skin's natural glow. Our hero product in our entire collection would be our Propolis Healing Salve. It’s called the "cure all" or the "miracle salve" by our customers as it helps with skin irritations and inflammations.
What are your favorite products from the brand?
My favorite go-to products are our Propolis Neroli Essence Facial Cleanser, Honey & Luscious Mango Face Cream, and our Sweet Orange Honey Body Butter.
Where are your products sold?
Our products are sold in (to name a few):
Ponte Vedra Inn & Club in Jacksonville, Florida
The Ritz-Carlton Grande Lakes in Orlando, Florida
Four Seasons Hotel at The Surf Club in Surfside, Florida
JW Marriott Marco Island Beach Resort in Marco Island, Florida
Mirasol Country Club Spa & Boutique West in Palm Beach, Florida
Trump International Beach Resort in Miami, Florida
Gaylord Opryland Resort in Nashville, Tennessee
Relâche Spa in Nashville, Tennessee
Glow Studio in Tuscon, Arizona
Future plans for the brand?
To be in every household and spa in the United States and around the world.
Scentsational Journeys has a variety of all-natural and organic skin-loving products that help heal and soothe skin irritations while taking you on a relaxing aromatherapy journey.
What inspires you?
My mother inspired me. She always took care of her skin naturally and would use honey, egg whites, and grape skins on her face to tighten her skin. She always ate a healthy breakfast to start her day, which consisted of toast, peanut butter, and wheat germ. I remember her having us take vitamin E and cod liver oil growing up.
Secret to success?
Doing what I love to do. Creating beauty products and sharing with others so that they will help us gain more recognition to those concerned about using all-natural and organic products on their skin.
Beauty secrets?
Staying hydrated. I like drinking cold water and lemon, making sure to get in my daily two liters a day. It helps keep my skin hydrated, improves my mood, energy levels, immune system, and metabolic health. I also like to exercise on a daily basis.
Wellness tips?
Self-care every day. Using our skin-care as self-care. For the women that do it all and stay busy, it’s important that we take care of our skin. Let your skin feel the difference with our skincare products.
Best advice?
"There are only two ways to live your life: as though nothing is a miracle or as though everything is a miracle." —Albert Einstein
Favorite ways to relax?
Massages and aromatherapy baths. Most importantly, being on the ocean in our boat with my family where we enjoy swimming, snorkeling, fishing, scalloping, and barbecuing.
For more information, visit scentsationaljourneys.com and follow on Instagram: @scentsationaljourneys
[Images courtesy of Scentsational Journeys]
Kamala Kirk is a University of Southern California graduate and has been an editor/writer for more than a decade. She has written for E! Online, Total Beauty, TravelAge West, Malibu Times Magazine, and many more. She resides in Los Angeles and is a proud pug mom. Follow her on Instagram: @kamalakirk