Botanical & Mineral Bath Salt - Harvest Herbs

Inspired by a garden gathered at the end of a long day, this botanical soak brings together traditional skin-loving flowers, nourishing jojoba, mineral salts, and a beautifully balanced blend of floral, woodland, and citrus aromas.  Created for those moments when you simply want to slow down, sink into warm water, and let the day soften around you.

KEY INGREDIENTS & BENEFITS

Himalayan Pink Salt

Common Name: Himalayan Pink Salt / Himalayan Rock Salt
Scientific/Chemical Name: Primarily Sodium Chloride (NaCl)

Himalayan pink salt is a naturally occurring rock salt composed primarily of sodium chloride with small amounts of naturally occurring minerals that contribute to its characteristic pink color.

Naturally Contains

• Sodium chloride
• Trace magnesium
• Calcium
• Potassium
• Iron and other trace minerals

Traditionally Used For

• Mineral-rich soaking
• Cleansing and refreshing the skin
• Relaxing bathing rituals
• Creating a restorative, spa-like bath

What Research Tells Us

Mineral-salt bathing has been scientifically investigated. Research involving certain magnesium-rich mineral salts has demonstrated improvements in skin hydration, barrier function, and skin smoothness.

 Epsom Salt

Common Name: Epsom Salt
Scientific/Chemical Name: Magnesium Sulfate Heptahydrate
MgSO₄·7H₂O

Epsom salt has been a familiar part of warm mineral baths for generations.

Naturally Contains

• Magnesium
• Sulfate

Traditionally Used For

• Relaxing mineral baths
• Soaking after long or active days
• Comforting tired bodies
• Foot and full-body baths
• End-of-day relaxation rituals

What Research Tells Us

Magnesium is an essential mineral involved in numerous biological processes.

Research involving certain magnesium-rich mineral baths has demonstrated improvements in skin hydration and barrier function.

Mediterranean Sea Salt

Common Name: Mediterranean Sea Salt
Scientific/Chemical Name: Primarily Sodium Chloride (NaCl)

Harvested from seawater, Mediterranean sea salt brings the timeless tradition of sea bathing into this botanical mineral soak.

Naturally Contains

• Sodium chloride
• Naturally occurring trace marine minerals
• Small amounts of magnesium, calcium, and potassium depending upon the source

Traditionally Used For

• Mineral bathing
• Cleansing and refreshing the skin
• Softening the feel of rough skin
• Restorative sea-inspired bathing rituals

What Research Tells Us

Research involving certain mineral-rich marine salts—particularly magnesium-rich Dead Sea salts—has demonstrated improvements in skin hydration, smoothness, and barrier function..

BOTANICALS FROM THE GARDEN

 Calendula Petals

Common Name: Calendula / Pot Marigold
Scientific Name: Calendula officinalis L.

Calendula's brilliant golden-orange petals have been treasured for centuries in traditional herbal skin preparations.

Gentle in character and beautiful in the bath, calendula brings the warmth of the summer garden into this blend.

Naturally Contains

• Flavonoids
• Carotenoids
• Triterpenoids
• Phenolic compounds
• Naturally occurring botanical antioxidants

Traditionally Used For

• Soothing delicate skin
• Comforting dry or irritated-feeling skin
• Herbal washes and baths
• Traditional skin preparations
• Supporting soft, healthy-looking skin

What Research Tells Us

Calendula is one of the better-studied traditional skin botanicals.

Research has investigated calendula preparations for anti-inflammatory, antioxidant, and skin-supportive properties.

A systematic review examining Calendula officinalis for wound healing found promising results in several studies, while also concluding that clinical evidence remains inconsistent and additional high-quality research is needed.

Chamomile Flowers

Common Name: German Chamomile
Scientific Name: Matricaria chamomilla L.
Synonym: Matricaria recutita L.

Chamomile's tiny daisy-like flowers have been cherished for generations as a gentle botanical associated with comfort, calm, and rest.

Naturally Contains

• Apigenin
• Apigenin glycosides
• Bisabolol and related compounds
• Chamazulene precursors
• Flavonoids
• Phenolic compounds

Traditionally Used For

• Comforting sensitive-feeling skin
• Gentle herbal bathing
• Relaxing evening rituals
• Traditional skin preparations
• Creating a peaceful atmosphere

What Research Tells Us

Chamomile has received substantial scientific attention.

Its naturally occurring constituents—including apigenin and bisabolol-related compounds—have been investigated for antioxidant, anti-inflammatory, and skin-related properties.

Peer-reviewed literature also documents chamomile's extensive history of dermatologic use.

In the bath, chamomile is best appreciated as a gentle, traditional skin-comforting botanical.

Lavender Buds

Common Name: English Lavender / True Lavender
Scientific Name: Lavandula angustifolia Mill.

Lavender has been treasured for centuries for its soft floral-herbal fragrance and its enduring association with cleanliness, tranquility, and rest.

Naturally Contains

• Linalool
• Linalyl acetate
• Flavonoids
• Phenolic compounds
• Naturally occurring aromatic terpenes

Traditionally Used For

• Relaxing baths
• Evening and bedtime rituals
• Creating a peaceful atmosphere
• Botanical skin preparations
• Aromatic comfort

What Research Tells Us

Lavender is one of the most extensively researched aromatic botanicals.

Clinical studies and systematic reviews have investigated lavender preparations and lavender aroma in relation to anxiety, stress, relaxation, and sleep.

The dried lavender buds in a bath provide a gentler and less concentrated source of aromatic constituents than the standardized preparations used in clinical research.

SKIN-CONDITIONING BOTANICAL OIL

 Jojoba Oil

Common Name: Jojoba Oil
Scientific Name: Simmondsia chinensis (Link) C.K.Schneid. Seed Oil

Although commonly called an oil, jojoba is technically a liquid botanical wax composed primarily of long-chain wax esters.

Its exceptional stability and skin-conditioning properties have made it a prized ingredient in botanical skin care.

Naturally Contains

• Long-chain wax esters
• Fatty acids
• Fatty alcohols
• Tocopherols
• Phytosterols

Traditionally & Cosmetically Used For

• Softening dry-feeling skin
• Conditioning the skin
• Supporting a smooth, supple after-bath feel
• Botanical skin care
• Carrying aromatic plant oils

What Research Tells Us

Dermatologic research recognizes jojoba for its emollient and skin-conditioning properties.

Scientific literature has also explored jojoba's anti-inflammatory and skin-supportive potential.

In this mineral bath, jojoba complements the salts and botanicals by helping leave skin feeling soft, smooth, and conditioned after soaking.

AROMATIC BOTANICAL OILS

Lavender Essential Oil

Common Name: Lavender Essential Oil
Scientific Name: Lavandula angustifolia Mill. Essential Oil

Lavender forms the soft aromatic heart of this blend.

Its floral-herbal fragrance brings the three garden flowers together while beautifully complementing both warm cedarwood and bright sweet orange.

Naturally Contains

• Linalool
• Linalyl acetate
• Terpinen-4-ol
• β-Caryophyllene
• Other naturally occurring aromatic compounds

Traditionally Used For

• Relaxation
• Peaceful evening baths
• Creating a calming atmosphere
• Aromatic botanical rituals
• Encouraging restfulness

What Research Tells Us

Lavender is among the most extensively researched essential oils used in aromatherapy.

Clinical trials and systematic reviews have investigated lavender in relation to anxiety, stress, relaxation, and sleep.

A systematic review and meta-analysis published in Phytomedicine found evidence supporting an anxiety-reducing effect of lavender across multiple studies, although study designs, concentrations, and methods of administration varied.

Cedarwood Essential Oil

Common Name: Virginia Cedarwood Essential Oil
Scientific Name: Juniperus virginiana L. Essential Oil

Cedarwood provides the grounding woodland note of the blend.

Warm, dry, and softly woody, it gives depth to lavender while keeping the fragrance natural and earthy.

Naturally Contains

• Cedrol
• Cedrene compounds
• Thujopsene
• Other naturally occurring sesquiterpenes

Traditionally Used For

• Grounding aromatic rituals
• Relaxing baths
• Creating a warm woodland atmosphere
• Botanical body preparations
• Natural perfumery

What Research Tells Us

Cedarwood and several of its aromatic constituents have been investigated experimentally for biological and sensory properties.

Cedrol, a naturally occurring aromatic constituent associated with cedar and other conifer-derived oils, has been studied for physiological responses associated with aromatic exposure.

In this blend, cedarwood is best appreciated for its warm, grounding woodland aroma.

🍊 Sweet Orange Essential Oil

Common Name: Sweet Orange Essential Oil
Scientific Name: Citrus sinensis (L.) Osbeck Peel Oil

Sweet orange brings a touch of sunshine to this otherwise soft and grounding botanical blend.

Its fresh citrus aroma lifts the lavender and cedarwood without overpowering the delicate flowers.

Naturally Contains

• Limonene
• β-Myrcene
• α-Pinene
• Linalool
• Other naturally occurring citrus terpenes

Limonene is typically the predominant aromatic constituent.

Traditionally Used For

• Uplifting aromatic rituals
• Refreshing the senses
• Creating a cheerful atmosphere
• Botanical bathing
• Natural perfumery

What Research Tells Us

Sweet orange aroma has been investigated in human studies for its effects on mood, anxiety, and responses to stressful situations.

Controlled studies have reported reductions in certain measures of anxiety following exposure to sweet orange aroma, although the evidence base is smaller than that for lavender.

In this blend, sweet orange brings a gentle brightness and cheerful citrus lift to the deeper floral and woodland aromas.

THE COMBINED BATHING EXPERIENCE

Mineral-Rich Soaking

Himalayan Pink Salt + Epsom Salt + Mediterranean Sea Salt

Three mineral salts create the foundation of this bath, bringing together traditional mineral soaking and sea-bathing traditions.

Warm mineral water surrounds the skin while creating the foundation for the flowers, jojoba, and aromatic botanical oils.

Three Garden Flowers

Calendula + Chamomile + Lavender

Three beloved garden botanicals create the heart of this blend.

Calendula brings its traditional skin-comforting character.

Chamomile contributes gentleness and a centuries-old association with comfort and rest.

Lavender surrounds them with its familiar peaceful fragrance.

Together, they create a bath inspired by the quiet beauty of a garden at the end of the day.

Botanical Skin Conditioning

Calendula + Chamomile + Jojoba

The mineral bath is balanced with botanicals chosen specifically for a gentle skin experience.

Calendula and chamomile have long histories in traditional skin preparations, while jojoba provides the direct emollient and conditioning component.

Together they help create an after-bath feel that is:

AROMATIC BALANCE

Lavender + Cedarwood + Sweet Orange

Three very different aromas come together to create a beautifully balanced botanical fragrance.

Lavender calms.

Cedarwood grounds.

Sweet orange brightens.

The result is neither overly floral, overly woody, nor overly citrus.

Instead, it feels warm, peaceful, and quietly uplifting.

WHY THESE INGREDIENTS WORK SO BEAUTIFULLY TOGETHER

This bath soak brings together four complementary elements:

MINERALS

Himalayan Pink Salt • Epsom Salt • Mediterranean Sea Salt

Create the foundation of a traditional mineral soaking ritual.

GARDEN BOTANICALS

Calendula • Chamomile • Lavender

Bring together three traditional flowers associated with gentle botanical skin care and relaxing bathing rituals.

SKIN CONDITIONING

Jojoba

Adds a luxurious emollient touch that helps leave skin feeling soft and conditioned.

AROMATICS

Lavender • Cedarwood • Sweet Orange

Balance floral calm, woodland warmth, and citrus brightness.

Together they create a bathing experience that feels:

Gentle • Calming • Skin-Softening • Grounding • Restorative

THE SCIENCE BEHIND THE BOTANICALS

Our ingredients are selected with respect for both traditional botanical knowledge and modern scientific research.

Scientific studies have explored the skin-related properties of calendula and chamomile, the skin-conditioning properties of jojoba, the aromatic effects of lavender and sweet orange, and the effects of certain magnesium-rich mineral baths on skin hydration and barrier function.

SELECTED PEER-REVIEWED REFERENCES

Proksch E, Nissen HP, Bremgartner M, Urquhart C. Bathing in a magnesium-rich Dead Sea salt solution improves skin barrier function, enhances skin hydration, and reduces inflammation in atopic dry skin. International Journal of Dermatology. 2005;44(2):151–157. doi:10.1111/j.1365-4632.2005.02079.x.

Givol O, Kornhaber R, Visentin D, Cleary M, Haik J, Harats M. A systematic review of Calendula officinalis extract for wound healing. Wound Repair and Regeneration. 2019;27(5):548–561. doi:10.1111/wrr.12737.

Srivastava JK, Shankar E, Gupta S. Chamomile: A herbal medicine of the past with bright future. Molecular Medicine Reports. 2010;3(6):895–901. doi:10.3892/mmr.2010.377.

McKay DL, Blumberg JB. A review of the bioactivity and potential health benefits of chamomile tea (Matricaria recutita L.). Phytotherapy Research. 2006;20(7):519–530. doi:10.1002/ptr.1900.

Pazyar N, Yaghoobi R, Ghassemi MR, Kazerouni A, Rafeie E, Jamshydian N. Jojoba in dermatology: a succinct review. Giornale Italiano di Dermatologia e Venereologia. 2013;148(6):687–691.

Donelli D, Antonelli M, Bellinazzi C, Gensini GF, Firenzuoli F. Effects of lavender on anxiety: A systematic review and meta-analysis. Phytomedicine. 2019;65:153099.

Koulivand PH, Khaleghi Ghadiri M, Gorji A. Lavender and the nervous system. Evidence-Based Complementary and Alternative Medicine. 2013;2013:681304. doi:10.1155/2013/681304.

Goes TC, Antunes FD, Alves PB, Teixeira-Silva F. Effect of sweet orange aroma on experimental anxiety in humans. Journal of Alternative and Complementary Medicine. 2012;18(8):798–804.

Lehrner J, Eckersberger C, Walla P, Pötsch G, Deecke L. Ambient odor of orange in a dental office reduces anxiety and improves mood in female patients. Physiology & Behavior. 2000;71(1–2):83–86

 

 

This information describes traditional use and published research and is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent disease.