Lavender Bar - Handcrafted Aromatherapy Soap
- A calming evening ritual — the aroma of pure lavender essential oil has been studied for its association with relaxation and eased tension
- Gentle on sensitive skin — saponified organic oils cleanse softly and help maintain the skin's natural moisture barrier
- Deep natural moisture — olive oil, coconut oil, and shea butter are studied for their role in supporting soft, comfortable skin
The research on the ingredients
The Lavender Bar is a cosmetic — its job is a gentle cleanse, soft skin, and a calming scent. The ingredients it's built from, though, have been studied in their own right: lavender's aroma in human relaxation research, and the plant oils in skin-barrier science. Here is what that literature reports.
2013: A peer-reviewed review reported calming effects of lavender aroma on the nervous system, linking it with improved relaxation.
Koulivand, Khaleghi Ghadiri & Gorji, Evidence-Based Complementary and Alternative Medicine, 2013 — review of human and experimental studies on lavender and the nervous system, summarizing its traditional and studied use for relaxation.
2014: A systematic review found inhaled essential oils — lavender the most studied among them — were associated with improved sleep quality in the majority of included studies.
Lillehei & Halcon, Journal of Alternative and Complementary Medicine, 2014 — systematic review of studies on inhaled essential oils and sleep, in which lavender was the most frequently studied oil.
2018: A peer-reviewed review described how topical plant oils — including olive, coconut, and shea — support the skin's natural barrier.
Lin, Zhong & Santiago, International Journal of Molecular Sciences, 2018 — review of the skin-barrier and soothing properties of topical plant oils, covering the fatty-acid profiles of oils used in traditional skincare.
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Grounded in real research.
Lavender has been studied in peer-reviewed research for its potential to support relaxation, calm, and restful evenings. Earthbound's Ground Provisions are built and formulated on that science.
Calming Aroma
Pure lavender essential oil and real lavender buds wrap your evening cleanse in a scent studied for relaxation.
Gentle Cleanse
Formulated for sensitive and delicate skin, it washes softly without stripping or tightness.
Deep Moisture
Saponified olive, coconut, and shea oils help maintain the skin's natural moisture barrier.
Ethically Crafted
Handcrafted in the USA from fair-trade, sustainably sourced organic oils.
*Based on peer-reviewed research, results may vary
The wind-down starts in the shower
Warm water and a rich lather release the lavender's aroma right when your day is ready to end, turning an ordinary shower into a small ritual of calm. The bar cleanses through saponified organic oils rather than harsh detergents, which is why it washes away the day without washing away your skin's natural moisture. Olive oil, coconut oil, and shea butter each carry fatty acids studied for supporting the skin barrier, so skin is left soft and comfortable — never tight.
Expect a gentle everyday cleanse, a delicate scent that lingers lightly, and a quieter transition into your evening.
- A calming lavender aroma for your evening ritual
- Gentle daily cleansing that respects sensitive, delicate skin
- Rich natural oils leave skin soft and moisturized
