Verdant Alchemy | Luxury Magnesium Bath Salts & Aromatherapy
Retreat Bath & Shower Oil 100ml
Melts away stress, calms the nervous system, deeply nourishes the skin
Ylang Ylang, Lavender, Cedarwood, Ho Leaf · in Apricot Kernel Oil
100% Natural Origin
Skin-Loving Botanical Oils
Potent Aromatherapy Scent
Calm Support + Helps With Stress
Notes: Ylang Ylang | Lavender | Cedarwood
- WHAT IS IT
- HOW TO USE
- INGREDIENTS
Retreat is your moment of calm in a bottle—a luxurious bath and shower oil designed to lift low energy, melt away stress, and nourish your skin from head to toe.
When mixed with warm water, the oil transforms into a soft, milky lather that gently cocoons the body—hydrating deeply while releasing a soothing floral-woody aroma. Apricot kernel oil is rich in Omega 9 fatty acids and vitamins E and K, helping to moisturise, soften, and restore your skin’s natural glow.
Infused with calming essential oils of lavender, ylang-ylang, and cedarwood, this blend rebalances the senses and promotes total mind-body relaxation.
Use in the bath or after your shower as a skin-quenching ritual to feel grounded, radiant, and restored.
Add a few drops of Retreat Bath Oil to warm running water and swirl to disperse. As the oil blends, it transforms into a nourishing milky lather that hydrates your skin and releases calming floral-woody aromas into the steam.
For shower use, apply to damp skin after cleansing, allowing the oil to lock in moisture and leave your skin soft, supple, and lightly scented.
Prunus armeniaca kernel oil (Apricot), Polyglyceryl-4 oleate, Lavandula angustifolia oil (Lavender), Cananga odorata flower oil (Ylang-ylang), Cedrus atlantica bark oil (Cedarwood), Cinnamomum camphora linalooliferum leaf oil (Ho Leaf), Tocopherol (Vitamin E), Glyceryl citrate/lactate/linoleate/oleate, Helianthus annuus seed oil (Sunflower), Glyceryl caprylate, Polyglyceryl-3 caprate, Polyglyceryl-4 cocoate, Linalool*, Benzyl benzoate*, Limonene*, Benzyl salicylate*, Eugenol*, Farnesol*, Geraniol*.*Allergens occurring naturally in essential oils
* Natural oils cannot be guaranteed free from traces of nuts or other allergens. Seek medical advice before use if suffering from any medical conditions or allergies. Always conduct a patch test before using any new product.
PREGNANCY NOTES
Due to the high concentration of essential oils, we do not recommend using this product during pregnancy. If unsure, please consult your healthcare provider.
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FOUNDERS NOTE
"Do you ever have one of those days where you just want to pack it all up and escape? Maybe to a quiet summer garden in Norfolk, the lavender fields in the south of France, or a peaceful retreat in the hills of Ubud. That’s exactly why I created Retreat. The scent—lavender, ylang-ylang, and cedarwood—instantly transports me somewhere softer, calmer. It lifts my mood, soothes the stress, and helps me reset. When I need to feel held, this is the bath I run."
vivien leung
" Beautifully packaged in glass bottles, these luxuriously scented bath oils make bath time special." - Sam
Fragrance Notes
Why This Works
Ylang ylang doesn't just smell beautiful — studies suggest it may help reduce blood pressure and slow heart rate, which is why it's at the heart of this blend. Lavender signals the nervous system to downshift, cedarwood grounds the mind, and ho leaf adds a quiet brightness that stops the blend from becoming heavy. The apricot kernel oil delivers them all directly to the skin - Omega 9, vitamins E and K — so you're feeding the skin and the senses at the same time. In the bath, the oil emulsifies into a milky lather. In the shower, it locks everything in.
ingredient spotlight
Ylang Ylang Oil
If you’ve ever needed to exhale after a long day, ylang ylang might become your new favourite scent. This tropical flower has been used in aromatherapy for centuries to ease anxiety, calm the nervous system, and help the mind fully switch off.
Its fragrance is soft, floral, and ever so slightly exotic—like jasmine at golden hour, with a creamy warmth and a whisper of spice. It’s grounding, dreamy, and luxurious in a way that feels effortless—like being transported to a faraway island spa.
When blended with lavender, something magical happens: the fresh sharpness of lavender melts into the sweetness of ylang ylang, creating a scent that’s balanced, expansive, and deeply calming.
But it’s more than just a pretty scent. Studies suggest that ylang ylang may help reduce stress, lower blood pressure, and slow heart rate—making it the perfect oil for moments of overwhelm or emotional fatigue.
We use ylang ylang as the heart of our Retreat Bath Oil because it brings warmth, reassurance, and a quiet sense of emotional ease—like a soft reminder that everything’s going to be okay.
FAQ
What is Retreat Bath & Shower Oil used for?
A stress-relief and relaxation oil for the bath or shower, that also deeply nourishes the skin.
Retreat blends ylang ylang, lavender, cedarwood, and ho leaf essential oils in an apricot kernel oil base. Ylang ylang and lavender calm the nervous system; cedarwood and ho leaf ground the blend. Apricot kernel oil — rich in Omega 9, vitamins E and K — feeds the skin at the same time. In the bath it transforms into a milky lather; in the shower it can be applied to damp skin as a nourishing finish.
How do I use it?
A few drops in the bath, or applied to damp skin after a shower.
In the bath: add 10–12 drops (about a quarter of a cap) to warm running water and swirl to disperse. The oil emulsifies into a soft milky lather. Soak for at least 20 minutes. In the shower: apply a few drops to damp skin after cleansing, let it absorb for a moment, then towel dry lightly. It won't leave a greasy residue.
Can I use Retreat Bath & Shower Oil duringpregnancy?
No — not recommended during pregnancy due to the concentration of essential oils.
Verdant Alchemy does not recommend this product during pregnancy due to its high concentration of essential oils. If you are pregnant or unsure, please consult your healthcare provider before use
What does Retreat smell like?
Floral, woody, and calming — like a spa you didn't have to travel to.
Ylang ylang leads — rich, exotic, and slightly sweet, like jasmine at golden hour. Lavender adds fresh floral herbaceous calm. Cedarwood and ho leaf bring dry woody warmth underneath. Together they create a scent that's deeply settling without being heavy.
What's the difference between Retreat and the DeepDrift Soak?
Different format, overlapping use case — the oil also deeply nourishes skin.
Both are formulated for calm and unwinding, and share lavender, ylang ylang, and cedarwood as core ingredients. The key difference is format: the soak delivers magnesium through mineral
salts; the oil delivers aromatherapy through a skin-nourishing botanical oil base. Many customers use the soak for deep evening rituals and the oil for a quicker shower reset.