About

Bee Joyful

Bethany Joy grew up in a large family, on a farm in southern Michigan, where she developed the quality of working hard. She helped her beekeeping father with many jobs from bailing hay to filling jars of delicious honey. At the age of 14, Bethany began making natural beeswax skin products for her family and friends. Encouraged by feedback, Bethany decided to spread the joy and in 2004 Bee Joyful was born. She then began selling her soaps and balms at the local farmers market. 

Bethany met her future husband and business partner in 2008, and they were married the following year. Shortly after, Austin and Bethany began selling their products online and at several local farmers markets and retail stores throughout Michigan. Austin and Bethany Bower make all their products where they live in Traverse City, Michigan. They enjoy spending time with their kids, taking walks, playing outdoors, reading, and making new products.

 

Now, Bethany is continuously researching and learning new ways to provide a healthier way of life for her growing family. She enjoys the opportunity to share her discoveries with others by offering all-natural skin products that are clean and safe for all ages. Over the last 20+ years, Bethany has created many products, all hand-crafted from original recipes, using 100% natural ingredients like local beeswax and honey and 100% pure therapeutic grade essential oil.

Austin and Bethany love hearing from people, and how Bee Joyful products have made a difference in their lives. They hope to be a blessing to you, helping your skin to truly "Bee Joyful"!

 

 

Personal note from the Bowers

We love people, and feel privileged to create healthy products for joyful skin. But true joy is more than skin deep. We personally feel blessed with the joy that comes from knowing God, and His son, Jesus Christ. "What good is it for someone to gain the whole world, yet forfeit their soul?" -Mark 8:36.  The way we see it, happiness is only temporary, but joy is eternal. 

"Always be joyful." 1 Thess 5:16

- Austin & Bethany Bower