{"product_id":"star-of-the-sea-purifying-mineral-bath","title":"STAR OF THE SEA - Purifying Mineral Bath","description":"\u003ch1\u003e\u003cspan\u003eStar of the Sea Purifying Mineral Bath\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA mineral-rich bathing blend for cleansing, renewal, and deep sea repose.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eInspired by Stella Maris, the Star of the Sea, this purifying mineral bath brings together the elemental simplicity of sea salt and naturally sourced magnesium chloride, with gentle kaolin clay, and the deep blue of spirulina. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCreated as a purifying and restorative bathing formulation, it invites the body to slow down and absorb the revitalizing power of the sea.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHere's a quick, shallow dive at the ingredients and how they work together:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSea Salt:\u003c\/strong\u003e Mineral-rich sea salt gently cleanses and refreshes the skin while bringing the ancient purifying essence of the ocean to the bath.\u003cspan class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchor\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMagnesium Chloride:\u003c\/strong\u003e A highly soluble mineral salt that enriches the bath with magnesium and creates a deeply restorative mineral bathing experience.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eKaolin Clay:\u003c\/strong\u003e A naturally fine, gentle clay that absorbs excess oils and surface impurities while leaving the skin feeling smooth, clean, and refreshed.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBlue Spirulina:\u003c\/strong\u003e Naturally rich in brilliant blue phycocyanin, blue spirulina brings antioxidant-associated botanical properties and the luminous living colour of the sea to the bath.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSodium Bicarbonate:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eIts mildly alkaline character makes it a natural complement to mineral salts and clay, while its gentle cleansing properties help remove surface oils and impurities \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAnd here's a deep dive into each element of this formulation and the synergies they form. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMagnesium Chloride \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAt the heart of Star of the Sea is magnesium chloride, a naturally occurring mineral salt found within the concentrated brines of the sea.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMagnesium is one of the great mineral treasures of seawater. In places where ancient waters have become exceptionally concentrated, such as the Dead Sea, magnesium exists in remarkable abundance alongside sodium, potassium, calcium, and other naturally occurring minerals. Our magnesium chloride is produced by concentrating mineral-rich brines through evaporation, allowing water to return to the atmosphere while the dissolved minerals gradually crystallize and are harvested.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMagnesium chloride is highly soluble in water, making it particularly beautiful in the bath. As the crystals dissolve into warm water, they create a mineral-rich environment reminiscent of the great salt waters from which these minerals originate.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMagnesium itself is an essential mineral involved throughout the human body, including normal muscle and nerve function and energy metabolism. Magnesium chloride offers a silky, concentrated mineral presence and an opportunity of deep restoration.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSea Salt\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBorn from the meeting of sun, water, and earth, sea salt is among the most ancient minerals used by humanity.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHarvested through the evaporation of seawater, sea salt is composed primarily of sodium chloride, together with naturally occurring traces of other marine minerals such as magnesium, calcium, and potassium. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFor generations, salt has been treasured for its purifying and preserving qualities. In the bath, it creates a naturally mineral-rich immersion that leaves the skin feeling clean, refreshed, and renewed.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSalt water can help cleanse the surface of the skin and loosen excess oils and impurities, while its mineral character makes it a beautiful foundation for a restorative bathing experience.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBut sea salt offers something beyond its physical qualities.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSalt has long been a symbol of \u003c\/span\u003epurity, preservation, wisdom, and incorruptibility\u003cspan\u003e. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eKaolin Clay\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFrom the ancient earth comes kaolin, a remarkably fine mineral clay prized for generations for its gentle cleansing and absorbent qualities.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eKaolin is comprised mainly of kaolinite, a naturally occurring clay mineral formed over vast periods of geological time through the weathering of rocks. Its exceptionally fine particles give it a soft, silky character that makes it one of the gentlest clays used in natural skin care.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIn the bath, kaolin acts as a gentle mineral cleanser. Its naturally absorbent structure helps draw away excess oils and surface impurities, leaving the skin feeling clean, smooth, and refreshed.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eUnlike coarse exfoliants, kaolin does not rely upon harsh scrubbing. Its beauty lies in its simplicity: a fine mineral powder meeting warm water and the skin, creating a soft and grounding bathing experience.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA gentle mineral clay for a bath that leaves the skin feeling purified, softened, and renewed.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBlue Spirulina \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eThis naturally blue-green microalga contains C-phycocyanin, a brilliant blue pigment-protein responsible for its distinctive colour. Far more than a simple colourant, phycocyanin has been studied for its antioxidant and soothing properties and its potential applications in natural skin care.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIn the bath, blue spirulina creates a beautiful mineral-blue immersion while bringing a botanical richness to the bath. Its naturally occurring pigments and bioactive compounds make it a beautiful complement to sea salt, magnesium chloride, and kaolin clay.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePhycocyanin's antioxidant properties are well known and its constituents have also been investigated for their potential to support a healthy, balanced skin environment. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA luminous cerulean blue, reminiscent of a hidden lagoon beneath an open sky, transforms the bath into a moment of contemplation. It is the colour of the sea and also of Mary's mantle.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSodium Bicarbonate\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSimple, elemental, and remarkably versatile, sodium bicarbonate has been treasured for generations as a gentle cleansing and bathing mineral.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003eSodium bicarbonate dissolves readily in warm water, helping to create a soft, silky bathing environment. Its mildly alkaline character makes it a natural complement to mineral salts and clay, while its gentle cleansing properties help remove surface oils and impurities without the need for harsh detergents.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003eIt can also help soften the feel of bathwater and leave the skin feeling smooth, refreshed, and renewed. Its natural odour-neutralizing properties add another dimension to the purifying character of the bath.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIn Star of the Sea, sodium bicarbonate brings an element of balance to the formulation, complementing the mineral richness of sea salt and magnesium chloride while harmonizing beautifully with kaolin clay and blue spirulina.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eDirections\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePour into warm running bathwater and allow the minerals and clay to disperse. Step in, breathe deeply, and let the day's burdens settle beneath the water.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan\u003eStella Maris, ora pro nobis.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"IMMACULATA HERB FARM","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44538732675185,"sku":null,"price":8.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0995\/1902\/files\/Star_of_the_Sea_Purifying_Mineral_Bath.jpg?v=1789168977","url":"https:\/\/immaculataherbfarm.com\/products\/star-of-the-sea-purifying-mineral-bath","provider":"IMMACULATA HERB FARM","version":"1.0","type":"link"}