Botanical & Mineral Bath Salt - Woodland Lavendar

Inspired by traditional herbal bathing rituals, this botanical soak combines flowers from the garden with mineral salts and aromatic plant oils to create a warm, comforting bath designed to help you slow down, unwind, and leave skin feeling soft and cared for.

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 color.

Naturally Contains

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

Traditionally Used For

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

What Research Tells Us

Research specifically demonstrating unique skin or wellness benefits from bathing in Himalayan pink salt is limited.

However, mineral-salt bathing has been investigated scientifically. Research involving 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

A traditional favorite for warm soaking baths, Epsom salt has been used for generations as part of relaxing end-of-day bathing rituals.

Naturally Contains

• Magnesium
• Sulfate

Traditionally Used For

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

What Research Tells Us

Magnesium is an essential mineral with many important biological functions. Magnesium-rich mineral baths have also been studied for their effects on the skin.

Research involving magnesium-rich salt solutions has demonstrated improvements in skin hydration and barrier function.

 Mediterranean Sea Salt

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

Created through the evaporation of seawater, Mediterranean sea salt brings the timeless tradition of sea bathing into the botanical bath.

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

Scientific 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

Lavender Buds

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

Lavender has been treasured for centuries for its unmistakable floral-herbal fragrance and its association with peace, cleanliness, and restful evenings.

Naturally Contains

Lavender flowers contain aromatic and botanical compounds including:

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

Traditionally Used For

• Relaxing evening baths
• Promoting a peaceful atmosphere
• Comforting aromatic rituals
• Botanical skin preparations
• Bedtime bathing traditions

What Research Tells Us

Lavender is one of the most extensively researched aromatic botanicals.

Systematic reviews and clinical studies have investigated lavender preparations and lavender aroma for relaxation, sleep, stress, and anxiety. Meta-analytic evidence suggests that lavender aromatherapy may help reduce anxiety in certain settings, although preparations, doses, and methods of administration vary considerably between studies.

The dried lavender buds in the bath also contribute naturally occurring aromatic compounds, although their concentration is much lower and less predictable than standardized lavender preparations used in clinical research.

Chamomile Flowers

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

Chamomile's delicate flowers have been valued for generations in herbal preparations for both skin comfort and relaxation.

Naturally Contains

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

Traditionally Used For

• Comforting sensitive-feeling skin
• Gentle botanical bathing
• Relaxing evening rituals
• Supporting a peaceful bedtime routine
• Soothing botanical skin preparations

What Research Tells Us

Chamomile has received substantial scientific attention.

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

Peer-reviewed literature also describes chamomile's long history of dermatologic use and its potential anti-inflammatory and skin-soothing properties.

Clinical research has additionally explored oral chamomile preparations for anxiety and sleep. Those findings are interesting but should not be interpreted to mean that bathing with chamomile flowers produces the same systemic effects.

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

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 treasured ingredient in modern botanical skin care.

Naturally Contains

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

Traditionally & Cosmetically Used For

• Conditioning dry-feeling skin
• Softening the skin
• Supporting a smooth, supple after-bath feel
• Botanical skin care
• Carrying aromatic botanical 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 potential and its use in dermatologic and cosmetic formulations.

In a mineral bath, jojoba provides an important counterbalance to the salts by helping leave the skin feeling soft, conditioned, and nourished after soaking.

AROMATIC BOTANICAL OILS

Lavender Essential Oil

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

True lavender essential oil provides the heart of this bath soak's peaceful botanical aroma.

Naturally Contains

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

Traditionally Used For

• Relaxation
• Evening bathing rituals
• Creating a peaceful environment
• Encouraging a sense of calm
• Aromatic bedtime traditions

What Research Tells Us

Lavender has some of the strongest human aromatherapy research among commonly used essential oils.

Clinical trials and systematic reviews have investigated lavender aroma 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, while also noting differences in study design and lavender preparations.

The warm environment of a bath also allows lavender's volatile aromatic compounds to become part of the sensory bathing experience.

 Cedarwood Essential Oil

Common Name: Cedarwood Essential Oil
Scientific Name: Juniperus virginiana L. Essential Oil
Commonly called: Eastern Red Cedar / Virginia Cedarwood.

Cedarwood brings a warm, dry, woody aroma that beautifully grounds lavender's sweeter floral notes.

Naturally Contains

Virginia cedarwood oil is characterized by sesquiterpenes and sesquiterpene alcohols, including compounds such as:

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

Traditionally Used For

• Grounding aromatic rituals
• Relaxing baths
• Creating a warm woodland atmosphere
• Perfumery and botanical body preparations
• Complementing floral essential oils

What Research Tells Us

Cedarwood and its constituents have been studied experimentally for a variety of biological and aromatic properties.

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

Compared with lavender, however, high-quality human clinical evidence for cedarwood aromatherapy remains limited.

For this bath soak, cedarwood is therefore best appreciated for its grounding woodland aroma and its ability to beautifully balance lavender's floral character, rather than as a therapeutic treatment.

THE COMBINED BATHING EXPERIENCE

Mineral-Rich Soaking

Himalayan Pink Salt + Epsom Salt + Mediterranean Sea Salt

Three mineral salts create a layered mineral bath inspired by traditional soaking and sea-bathing rituals.

Together they create a luxurious foundation for a long, warm soak.

Gentle Botanical Comfort

Lavender Buds + Chamomile Flowers + Jojoba Oil

Lavender and chamomile bring two of the most beloved traditional relaxation botanicals into the bath.

Jojoba complements the flowers by conditioning the skin and leaving it feeling soft and cared for after soaking.

Aromatic Relaxation

Lavender Essential Oil + Cedarwood Essential Oil

Lavender opens with a soft, familiar floral-herbal aroma, while cedarwood adds warmth and depth.

Together they create a fragrance that is neither overly floral nor heavily perfumed.

Lavender encourages a peaceful atmosphere while cedarwood brings the quiet, grounding character of the woods.

WHY THESE INGREDIENTS WORK SO BEAUTIFULLY TOGETHER

This bath soak is designed around three complementary experiences:

MINERALS
Himalayan Pink Salt • Epsom Salt • Mediterranean Sea Salt

Create the foundation of a traditional mineral soaking ritual.

BOTANICALS
Lavender • Chamomile • Jojoba

Bring flowers, botanical compounds, and skin-conditioning emollients into the bath.

AROMATICS
Lavender • Cedarwood

Surround the bath with a gentle floral-and-woodland aroma designed to create a peaceful atmosphere.

Together they create a bath that feels:

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-conditioning properties of jojoba, the botanical constituents of chamomile, the aromatic effects of lavender, and the effects of certain mineral-rich baths on skin hydration and barrier function.

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.

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.

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.

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.

 

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

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