Oat & Herb Calming Herbal Bath Duo Soothes Itch • Cools Heat • Restores Calm Oat & Herb is a two-part botanical bath ritual designed to comfort irritated skin, cool heat, and ease tension in both body and mind. This set pairs skin-soothing colloidal oatmeal—which forms a silky, protective layer to lock in moisture and reduce dryness or itchiness—with a blend of cooling, calming herbs: peppermint to ease heat and inflammation, yarrow to calm irritated skin, dandelion to gently detoxify, skullcap to invite relaxation, and licorice root to harmonize and soothe. Together, they create a lush, milky soak that quiets the nerves, restores balance, and brings relief from eczema flare-ups, poison ivy or oak irritation, heat rash, sunburn, seasonal skin allergies, and general itchiness. Traditional Eastern Medicine Insights This bath blend disperses excess heat, calms the spirit (Shen), and nourishes the skin’s protective barrier. Peppermint helps clear heat and dampness, cooling inflamed and irritated skin. Dandelion gently detoxifies and supports the skin’s renewal process. Skullcap calms the spirit and helps ease agitation and restlessness. Licorice root harmonizes the formula and calms inflamed tissues. The result is a soak that addresses both surface irritation—itch, redness, discomfort—and the underlying pattern of heat and agitation. Southern Folk Craft Insights In Southern herbal folkways, oats and yarrow were cherished for their ability to “draw out the heat” from sunburn, rash, or irritation, providing immediate soothing relief. Yarrow was used to calm inflamed skin and promote surface healing, especially after bites or contact with poison ivy. Peppermint was a cooling ally in summer baths, settling both the skin and the spirit. Dandelion was brewed to ease agitation and help restore calm after restless or itchy spells. Skullcap was used to relax the nerves and invite a sense of peace, especially for children in the summertime. Licorice root was often added to harmonize blends and soothe sensitive or reactive skin. Herbal baths were a trusted first remedy for itchy children in the summertime, and poison ivy was often met with a mix of oatmeal and cooling leaves steeped in hot water. How to Use Your Bath Ritual For the herbal infusion, simmer the herbs in 4–6 cups of water for 10–15 minutes, strain, and pour the infusion into your bath. Add the colloidal oatmeal directly to the bathwater, allowing it to dissolve into a silky, soothing soak. Soak for 20–30 minutes, allowing the botanicals and oats to calm your skin and quiet your mind. This bath is ideal for use during eczema flare-ups, after sun exposure, or whenever you need a cooling, restorative reset. Packaging & Ritual Context Each Oat & Herb set includes two separate pouches—one for boiling, one for direct soaking—making it both a sensory indulgence and a simple self-care practice. Keep it on hand for skin emergencies or as a regular ritual for cooling escape an