At The Fragrant Nook, we believe nature should enhance your bath—not complicate it. Every botanical we use is carefully chosen for its beauty, safety, and beneficial properties. We avoid trendy or decorative flowers that can stain, irritate the skin, or cause an unpleasant bath experience.

Below is a complete guide to the botanicals we use in our bath salts, including why we chose them and how they elevate your self-care ritual.

🌼 Botanicals We Use

Safe • Beautiful • Bath-Approved

Calendula Petals (Golden Marigold)

Benefits:
• Naturally soothing
• Gentle for sensitive skin
• Non-staining
• Holds color beautifully
Why We Use It:
Calendula is one of the most skin-friendly botanicals in nature. Perfect for relaxation, sensitive skin, and uplifting blends.

Lavender Buds

Benefits:
• Aromatic and calming
• Classic spa botanical
• Supports relaxation and sleep
Why We Use It:
Lavender is timeless, trusted, and beloved for its soothing aroma.

Cornflower Petals (Blue, Pink, Purple)

Benefits:
• Vibrant, high-contrast color
• Cosmetic-safe
• Floats beautifully
Why We Use It:
Cornflowers bring color without staining—perfect for visually stunning blends.

Rose Petals/Buds (Pink, Red)

Benefits:
• Romantic, feminine, and fragrant
• Soothing for skin
• Beautiful in water
Why We Use It:
Rose enhances the sensory experience of floral and luxury blends.

Chamomile Flowers (petals & buds)

Benefits:
• Mild + calming
• Wonderful for sore or dry skin
• Great for relaxation blends
Why We Use It:
A gentle, comforting flower ideal for nighttime and sensitive-skin soaks.

Jasmine Buds

Benefits:
• Exotic, elegant visual
• Soft floral scent
Why We Use It:
Jasmine adds a luxurious touch to floral or spring-inspired blends.

Blue Mallow Petals

Benefits:
• Soft pastel purple
• Silky and delicate
Why We Use It:
These petals are perfect for feminine and soothing blends.

Safflower Petals

Benefits:
• Warm red/gold tones
• Non-staining alternative to hibiscus
Why We Use It:
Safflower adds color safely to citrus and uplifting formulas.

Herbal Enhancers (Non-Flower)

• Peppermint Leaves – cooling, fresh, invigorating
• Rosemary – grounding, forest-like, great for men’s blends
• Lemon Balm – calming, uplifting
• Citrus Slices – bright, refreshing, non-staining
• Eucalyptus Leaves – crisp, clean, spa-like; supports cooling blends and adds a fresh herbal look

Why We Use Them:
These herbs add beautiful texture, natural fragrance, and visual contrast without overpowering the blend. They perform well in warm water, stay attractive, and complement both masculine and spa-inspired formulas.

🌺 Botanicals We Avoid (and Why)

Because safety and quality come first.

Some dried flowers may look beautiful when dry but behave poorly in bathwater. We avoid botanicals that can:

✘ Stain the tub or skin
✘ Leave sticky or slimy residue
✘ Cause irritation or allergic reactions
✘ Turn brown or unpleasant in water
✘ Mold easily inside bath salt jars

Botanicals we avoid include:

• Peony buds
• Lily flowers
• Gomphrena (Globe Amaranth)
• Forget-Me-Nots
• Dianthus leaves
• Five Flower blend
• Lotus plumule (petals are acceptable, plumule is not)
• Strawflower (Helichrysum bracteatum)
• Hibiscus (roselle) except in very tiny, disclosed amounts
• Stevia leaf
• Any botanicals not verified as cosmetic-safe
   

🌱 Our Promise

Every botanical used in The Fragrant Nook bath salts is:

✔ Carefully selected for safety
✔ Cosmetic-grade & bath-approved
✔ Stored properly for freshness and quality
✔ Used thoughtfully and intentionally

We believe in transparency—and in protecting your skin, your experience, and your bathtub. We never add botanicals simply for “looks.” Each ingredient is chosen to enhance your bath ritual safely and naturally.