My Story

“Creating with herbs brings me joy. It’s where I feel most grounded.”
—Melanie Skelton, Founder of Auminay Naturals and Master Herbalist

My Story

Auminay Naturals began in the middle of something hard—my cancer journey. I was a young mom, overwhelmed by fear and sadness as I went through chemo. In the midst of it all, I had one driving thought: I want to do everything I can to keep my body healthy. That desire led me to begin learning about toxins in everyday products—skincare, cleaners, food—and I realized just how much I didn’t know.

At first, I tried to change everything all at once. But I quickly found that small steps were more sustainable. One change at a time, I began a lifelong journey of learning to take care of my health. I didn’t know then how many people that journey would touch.

As a mom of six, I wanted to pass on what I was learning. I hoped that by teaching my kids about healthier choices, they might avoid the road I had to walk. There are no guarantees, but if there was even a chance they could be healthier, it was worth every effort.

In those early years, I would put my little ones down for a nap and head to the kitchen to make soap. That’s where Auminay was born—though at the time, we were known as SkintTastic Creations. I still have a bar from each of those first batches hanging on the wall at Melanie’s Health & Nutrition, where Auminay is handcrafted today.

My favorite part of this process has always been blending the herbs and oils, then adding just the right essential oil combination to finish it off. It brings me back to center. Creating something both beautiful and beneficial has always felt grounding—especially when life is overwhelming.

The name Auminay was chosen to reflect beauty—something soft, graceful, and rooted in higher standards. I believe every woman is beautiful and deserves to feel that way. That’s the heart behind each lotion, salve, and bar of soap we make.

Today, Auminay Naturals is handcrafted at the back of my health food store in Tooele, Utah. When people walk through the door and breathe in the scent of herbs and essential oils, they often say, “It smells so good in here.” That’s the feeling I hope you get in every product we send your way—peace, purpose, and a little bit of beauty.