Bathorium Ancient Oat Hydration Crush

Important note on category

This is a creamy, oat-based bath soak. Since it’s a rinse-off product, I focus on full ingredient disclosure, fragrance transparency, and whether the formula is supportive for sensitive or dry skin.

What I avoid / What I look for

I avoid undisclosed fragrance blends, unnecessary dyes, and preservatives that don’t serve a clear purpose. I look for transparent labeling, soothing ingredients like colloidal oat, and formulas that rely on thoughtful formulation rather than heavy preservation systems.

Product description

Ancient Oat Hydration Crush is a milky, mineral-style soak designed to support relaxation while helping dry or easily irritated skin feel more comfortable. Colloidal oat and rice powders soften the bath water, while Dead Sea salt and kaolin clay add a classic element to the soak. The scent comes from clearly listed essential oils, creating a warm, grounding bath without a vague fragrance blend.

Ingredients

sodium bicarbonate, sodium chloride (dead sea salt), citric acid, sodium lauryl sulfoacetate, kaolin clay, organic oryza sativa (rice) powder, organic avena sativa kernel (colloidal oat) meal, organic theobroma cacao seed (cocoa) butter, organic vitis vinifera (grapeseed) oil, organic lavandula angustifolia (lavender) oil, organic cedrus atlantica bark (cedarwood) oil, chamomilla recutita flower (blue chamomile) extract, organic cymbopogon schoenanthus (lemongrass) oil, organic santalum album (sandalwood) oil, calendula officinalis (calendula) petals, organic vanilla planifolia (vanilla) oil

Certifications

Leaping Bunny certified cruelty-free (brand-stated)
Verified clean by The Good Face Project (brand-stated)

What I like

I like that this formula leans on oats, rice powder, and mineral salts rather than heavy additives. Everything is clearly disclosed, including the essential oils. There are no traditional preservatives listed, which makes sense for a dry soak like this. It’s a good option when skin feels dry, tight, or reactive and you want a bath that feels supportive rather than stimulating.

Things to keep in mind

This soak is scented with essential oils (lavender, lemongrass, sandalwood, vanilla, cedarwood, plus chamomile extract). Even a naturally derived scent can matter if you’re sensitive.
Essential oils can carry trace contaminants depending on sourcing and processing, which is why I prioritize brands that emphasize quality control and ingredient transparency.

Sodium lauryl sulfoacetate is included to create a creamy, lightly foaming bath experience. It’s not SLS or SLES, but if you’re sensitive to foaming agents, starting with a smaller amount is a good approach.

How to use: start with about ½ cup under running water for a standard bath and adjust based on how creamy you want the soak to feel.