Bath Nation Ingredients
We remain true to our original mission of combining the finest natural ingredients with healthy modern innovations in order to produce effective, responsible and exciting bath products. We source our ingredients from all over the globe, finding inspiration for our next concoction in the simplest aspect of nature or the most complex distant culture.Our entire product line is Paraben-free and we proudly source many organic ingredients. Below is a sampling of some ingredients showcased in our line of innovative bath and body products.
Avocado Butter (featured in Lip Conditioner) Noted for its spreadability and natural sun protection properties, this rich butter is also rich in vitamins A, B, and E.
Shea Butter (featured in Cabernet Salt Rub, Botanical Shaving Cream) Shea butter has been known in Africa for centuries for its great skin softening ability, and also its emollient, anti-inflamatory and protective properties. It is very rich and sinks in without feeling greasy.
Mango Butter (featured in Bourbon Vanilla Sugar Scrub, Pumice Stone Foot Scrub, Cocoa Mint Foot Lotion) Mango Butter has been traditionally used in the rainforests and tropics for its skin softening, soothing, moisturizing and protective properties and to restore flexibility and reduce degeneration of skin cells.
Cocoa Butter (featured in Chocolate Cordial Sugar Polish, Mocha Absolute Sugar Polish, Cocoa Mint Foot Lotion) An aromatic solid butter pressed from the roasted seeds of the Cacao tree, cocoa butter has a decadent natural chocolate aroma. Cocoa butter has been called the ultimate moisturizer, and has been used to keep skin soft and supple for centuries. It is one of the most stable, highly concentrated natural fats known, and melts at body temperature so that it is readily absorbed into the skin. Cocoa butter is often recommended for treatment of skin conditions such as eczema and dermatitis since it creates a barrier between sensitive skin and the environment and also helps retain moisture.
Macadamia Nut Butter (featured in Onaona Hawaiian Salt Rub) Macadamia nut butter provides excellent emolliency and skin protection. It is a light, non greasy butter that penetrates the skin easily.
Cocoa Absolute (featured in Chocolate Cordial Sugar Polish, Mocha Absolute Sugar Polish) The pure sweet essence of the cocoa bean. Cocoa absolute is revered for its decadent aroma, comforting and calming effects.
Coffee (featured in Mocha Absolute Sugar Polish) Not only can coffee get help get your day going, but when applied topically it can help make your skin look better too. Its antioxidant properties and tightening and firming qualities make it a super scrub ingredient.
Pink Alaea Sea Salts (featured in Onaona Hawaiian Salt Rub) This unusual sea salt comes from Hawaii, where it was once used only in religious rituals by the native inhabitants of these islands. This salt is a mixture of sea salt and Hawaiian Red Alaea, the legendary medicinal clay laden with healthful benefits. The red clay imparts the salt its pinkish color. It is naturally unprocessed and has important health benefits linked to its mineral content.
Grape Skin Powder (featured in Cabernet Salt Rub) It is now known that Grapes, particularly the skin and seeds, are beneficial to overall health due to their high concentration of phytonutrients. Because of these rich phytonutrients, grapes have been shown to help combat free radicals and possess powerful anti-inflammatory properties. Grapes are an antioxidant powerhouse.
Honey (featured in Honey Almond Sugar Scrub) Throughout the centuries, legendary beauties have used honey as part of their skin and hair care treatments. Honey is a natural humectant, which means it attracts and retains water, and also an ant-irritant.
Silk (Coconut and Silk Skin Conditioner, Cocoa Mint Foot Lotion) Silk has been a staple in Oriental skin care for centuries. Silk protein is rich in amino acids which help to re-build collagen and leave skin decadently smooth.
Green Tea Extract (Botanical Shaving Cream) Green tea extract is one of nature’s most potent antioxidants. Studies show that antioxidants, like green tea extract, tame free radicals, helping to minimize the signs of aging.
White Peony Tea Extract (featured in Botanical Shaving Cream) White tea extract is known for its astringent, anti-oxidant and anti-inflammatory properties. Like green tea extract, it helps combat free radicals that can make skin look dull and tired. White tea extract plays a part in restoring vitality and suppleness to skin.
Jojoba Oil (featured in Lavender Salt Rub, Lip Conditioner) Jojoba has long been considered one of the most multi-tasking oils around. Since it is known to mimic the natural oils created by our own skin, it is exceptional as far as moisturizing and promoting elasticity of the skin.
Kukui Nut Oil (featured in Onaona Hawaiian Salt Rub) Kukui Nut Oil has been used for many years in Hawaii, and has only recently become known to the rest of the world. It is prized for its rejuvenating and soothing effects upon the skin, without leaving a greasy or oily film.
Passionfruit Oil (featured in Onaona Hawaiian Salt Rub) Passionfruit oil is pressed from the fruit kernels of the passionflower plant. It is rich in essential fatty acids, acts as an anti-inflammatory and soothes irritated skin. High in Vitamins A and C and potassium, it has also been found to be a good relaxant.
Peach Kernal Oil (featured in Lip Conditioner) Peach Kernal Oil contains vitamin A, B vitamins and vitamin E. Vitamin E is one of the most powerful natural antioxidants helping to combat the emergence of free radicals and other damaging elements in the skin making peach kernal oil particularly suited for nourishing and moisturizing the skin. Possessing wonderful revitalizing, nourishing, regenerative and moisturizing properties, Peach Kernel Oil helps prevent dehydration, smoothes wrinkles and encourages elasticity and suppleness in all skin types.
Carrot Seed Oil (featured in Lip Conditioner) Carrot seed is a premier skin healing oil, regularly included in blends for dry and mature skin. The oil's high carotol content gives it its skin-rejuvenating properties. Carrot seed oil is used for increasing elasticity and firmness of the skin, stimulating cell growth, and rejuvenating the complexion.
