In Greek mythology there was a Naiad nymph called Minthe, said to be the daughter of the River God, Cocytus, ruler of the River of Tears & Lamentation that runs through the Underworld. Minthe was said to be a lover of Hades before he took Persephone to be his bride. After Minthe boasted she was more beautiful and would regain Hades' love, a furious Persephone (or in some versions, Demeter) transformed her into the garden mint plant.
Catmint is a cousin of the cat-charming catnip, with a dose of the same chemical component, nepetalactone, that sends our feline friends into a delightful frenzy. But catmint offers its own unique charm to the garden with its long-lasting blue to purple hued buds, a heady minty aroma, and attractive mounding growth that makes it an amazing border plant that buzzes with pollinator activity all summer long.
Our Cat Minthe soap is a playful expression of this favorite garden ally. We've combined our adoration for this attractive garden plant with our popular cat-face design to create a unique soap that captures's summer days in the garden! A purple-hued cat face peeks out from amongst the raucous of a wild summer garden in full color display. The enchanting fragrance is an explosion of garden greats: sun-kissed florals, voluptuous tuberose and intoxicating ylang-ylang blend seamlessly with a playful array of vibrant citrus and juicy fruit notes, accented by fresh-crushed garden mint. Soft musk and rich woods complement and ground this radiant blend. Playful and perky! (Dare we say....kittenish?!) :)
She's pictured here with her namesake!
Approx 4-4.5oz bar
Handcrafted soap will continue to evaporate water and lose weight over time. This makes for a finer, harder, and longer lasting bar.
Ingredients: Distilled water, Coconut oil, Hi-oleic Sunflower oil, Olive oil, Sodium hydroxide*, Shea butter, Avocado oil, Mango butter, Kokum butter, Castor oil, Fragrance, Citric acid, Sodium lactate, Titanium dioxide & Mica
*None remains in final product
This statement has not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration. This product is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease.
Cat Minthe Artisan Botanical Soap
Handmade soaps need to breathe! We recommend storing your soap on a slatted or free draining soap dish so that it can air dry in between uses.
- Remove botanical toppings prior to use.
- Don't allow your soap to sit in a puddle of water.
- Use a wash cloth, loofah or soap saver bag to extend the life of your soap bar.
- Use your soap bar within one year of purchase. I know they're pretty to look at, but they're intended to be used so enjoy them! :)
- Store unused soap out of direct sunlight and away from extreme temperature fluctuations and high humidity conditions.
- You may experience colored lather with dark or brightly colored bars; however, no permanent staining should occur.
- Discontinue use if irritation occurs
- Soaps are for external use only & are not edible