Botanical & Mineral Bath Salt - Forest Mint

 

Inspired by herbs gathered fresh from the garden, this botanical soak combines cool mint, gentle lemon balm, mineral salts, and aromatic plant oils to create a bath that feels fresh and uplifting while inviting the body and mind to unwind.

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 shades of pink.

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

Research specifically demonstrating unique skin or wellness benefits from Himalayan pink salt baths remains limited.

However, 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 favorite addition to warm soaking 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 bathing 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 fresh botanical 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

Spearmint Leaves

Common Name: Spearmint
Scientific Name: Mentha spicata L.

Spearmint has been treasured for centuries for its sweet, clean mint aroma.

Softer and less intense than peppermint, spearmint brings a crisp garden freshness to the bath without overwhelming the other botanicals.

Naturally Contains

• Carvone
• Limonene
• 1,8-Cineole
• Rosmarinic acid
• Flavonoids
• Phenolic compounds

Carvone is one of the principal compounds responsible for spearmint's distinctive aroma.

Traditionally Used For

• Refreshing herbal baths
• Cooling and invigorating botanical preparations
• Cleansing skin preparations
• Reviving the senses
• Creating a fresh, clean aromatic environment

What Research Tells Us

Spearmint contains phenolic compounds and flavonoids that have demonstrated antioxidant activity in laboratory research.

Its essential oil and extracts have also been investigated for antimicrobial and anti-inflammatory activity.

In a bath soak, spearmint is best appreciated for its fresh botanical aroma and traditional refreshing character.

 Lemon Balm

Common Name: Lemon Balm
Scientific Name: Melissa officinalis L.

Lemon balm is a gentle member of the mint family with a delicate lemon-herbal fragrance.

For centuries, it has been associated with calm, comfort, and quiet moments.

Naturally Contains

• Rosmarinic acid
• Caffeic acid derivatives
• Flavonoids
• Citral-related aromatic compounds
• Citronellal
• Geraniol and other naturally occurring volatile compounds

Traditionally Used For

• Calming herbal preparations
• Relaxing evening rituals
• Comforting aromatic baths
• Encouraging a peaceful atmosphere
• Traditional skin and herbal preparations

What Research Tells Us

Lemon balm has received considerable scientific interest for its phytochemical and calming properties.

Human studies involving standardized lemon balm preparations have investigated effects on mood, stress, anxiety, and cognitive performance.

Some controlled research has reported increased calmness and reduced measures of stress following lemon balm preparations.

In this bath soak, lemon balm provides a gentle aromatic and traditional calming botanical presence.

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 affinity for the skin make it a treasured 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 its anti-inflammatory and skin-supportive potential.

In this mineral bath, jojoba adds an important conditioning element to help leave skin feeling soft, smooth, and cared for after soaking.

AROMATIC BOTANICAL OILS

Spearmint Essential Oil

Common Name: Spearmint Essential Oil
Scientific Name: Mentha spicata L. Essential Oil

Spearmint essential oil provides the bright green heart of this bath soak.

Its aroma is distinctly minty and refreshing but generally softer and sweeter than peppermint.

Naturally Contains

• Carvone
• Limonene
• 1,8-Cineole
• β-Caryophyllene
• Other naturally occurring aromatic terpenes

Traditionally Used For

• Refreshing aromatic baths
• Awakening the senses
• Creating a fresh atmosphere
• Cooling botanical preparations
• Cleansing and invigorating rituals

What Research Tells Us

Spearmint essential oil has demonstrated antioxidant and antimicrobial activities in experimental studies, largely attributed to carvone and other naturally occurring constituents.

Compared with lavender, however, high-quality human clinical research involving inhaled spearmint essential oil remains limited.

For a bath soak, spearmint essential oil is best appreciated for the fresh, crisp sensory experience it brings to the warm bath.

Lavender Essential Oil

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

Lavender provides the quiet counterpoint to spearmint's crisp freshness.

Its soft floral-herbal aroma rounds the sharper edges of the mint and creates a bath that feels refreshing without becoming overly stimulating.

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 a sense of restfulness

What Research Tells Us

Lavender is one of the most extensively studied 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.

THE COMBINED BATHING EXPERIENCE

Mineral-Rich Soaking

Himalayan Pink Salt + Epsom Salt + Mediterranean Sea Salt

Three mineral salts create the foundation of this bath—combining traditional mineral soaking with the refreshing character of sea salt.

The warm mineral water creates the perfect foundation for the herbs and aromatic botanical oils.

Fresh Garden Botanicals

Spearmint + Lemon Balm + Jojoba

Spearmint and lemon balm belong to the same botanical family, yet bring beautifully different personalities to the bath.

Spearmint is crisp, green, and refreshing.

Lemon balm is soft, lemony, and traditionally associated with calm.

Jojoba completes the blend by conditioning the skin and helping leave it feeling soft and supple after soaking.

Together they create a botanical experience that feels both fresh and comforting.

Fresh + Calm Aromatherapy

Spearmint + Lavender

This is where the blend becomes especially distinctive.

Spearmint brings a clean, cool garden freshness.

Lavender brings softness and calm.

Rather than creating a heavily minty bath, lavender rounds and softens the spearmint to create an aroma that feels clean, botanical, peaceful, and balanced.

One refreshes.

One quiets.

Together, they invite you to clear away the day and simply unwind.

WHY THESE INGREDIENTS WORK SO BEAUTIFULLY TOGETHER

This bath soak is built around three complementary experiences:

MINERALS

Himalayan Pink Salt • Epsom Salt • Mediterranean Sea Salt

Create the foundation of a traditional mineral soaking ritual.

GARDEN BOTANICALS

Spearmint • Lemon Balm • Jojoba

Bring fresh herbs together with a skin-conditioning botanical oil.

AROMATICS

Spearmint • Lavender

Balance crisp garden freshness with soft floral calm.

Together they create a bathing experience that feels:

Fresh • Cooling • Calming • Skin-Softening • 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 antioxidant and phytochemical properties of spearmint, the calming properties of standardized lemon balm preparations, the skin-conditioning properties of jojoba, the aromatic effects of lavender, and the effects of certain magnesium-rich mineral 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.

Dorman HJD, Koşar M, Kahlos K, Holm Y, Hiltunen R. Antioxidant properties and composition of aqueous extracts from Mentha species, hybrids, varieties, and cultivars. Journal of Agricultural and Food Chemistry. 2003;51(16):4563–4569.

Snoussi M, Noumi E, Trabelsi N, Flamini G, Papetti A, De Feo V. Mentha spicata essential oil: chemical composition, antioxidant and antibacterial activities against planktonic and biofilm cultures of Vibrio spp. strains. Molecules. 2015;20(8):14402–14424.

Kennedy DO, Scholey AB, Tildesley NTJ, Perry EK, Wesnes KA. Modulation of mood and cognitive performance following acute administration of single doses of Melissa officinalis (lemon balm). Pharmacology Biochemistry and Behavior. 2002;72(4):953–964.

Kennedy DO, Little W, Scholey AB. Attenuation of laboratory-induced stress in humans after acute administration of Melissa officinalis (lemon balm). Psychosomatic Medicine. 2004;66(4):607–613.

Shakeri A, Sahebkar A, Javadi B. Melissa officinalis L.—A review of its traditional uses, phytochemistry and pharmacology. Journal of Ethnopharmacology. 2016;188:204–228.

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.

 

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