Rustic wooden bathroom counter with a natural mint and cedarwood soap bar labeled Timber Mint by Ever & Ember, surrounded by fresh mint leaves and cedar sprigs with steam rising in the background.”

Tales from the Bar: Timber Mint – The Cool, Collected Gentleman of Clean

October 22, 2025 Eric Vandernail

Once Upon a Shower: The Tale Begins

Every great story starts with a hero, and ours begins in a steamy shower at dawn. The air is still heavy with sleep, the mirror fogged, and the day hasn’t quite decided if it’ll be kind or chaotic. Enter Timber Mint, the bar that doesn’t just wake you up—it introduces you to your best self.

He’s cool-headed, woodsy, and unapologetically refreshing — the kind of soap that seems like it should be sipping espresso in a flannel shirt while quoting Thoreau.

This is no ordinary soap. This is a Hair, Beard & Body Bar, designed to replace half your shower shelf while leaving you smelling like you spent the morning hiking through evergreens instead of sitting in traffic.

three bars of soap stacked on a white background, two are not labels one is labeled with Timber Mint text

What’s in the Bar: A Closer Look at Timber Mint’s Ingredients

Each Ever & Ember bar is chosen — not churned out. We don’t make Timber Mint ourselves; we curate it for our collection with care and intention, selecting it for its ingredient integrity, natural formulation, and scent balance that fits the Ember side of our brand: rugged, grounded, confident.

Here’s what makes Timber Mint a triple threat:

Base Oils: The Foundation of Great Skin & Hair

1. Olive Oil (Olea Europaea)
A staple of natural soapmaking for thousands of years. Olive oil creates a mild, moisturizing lather that leaves your skin nourished rather than stripped. It’s rich in antioxidants and squalene, helping restore the skin’s lipid barrier.

🧴 Did you know? Ancient athletes used olive oil to cleanse and condition their bodies after training — proof that sometimes, the classics just work.

ancient athletes using olive oil on their skn after training to clean and condition it

2. Organic Palm Oil (Sustainable, Fair-Trade)
Palm oil gives the bar its hardness and creamy, stable lather. Ever & Ember’s bars use sustainably sourced palm, supporting responsible agriculture that preserves forests instead of depleting them.

🌱 Fun fact: Palm oil’s palmitic acid gives soap longevity — so Timber Mint lasts through many mornings of minty motivation.

3. Organic Coconut Oil
Coconut oil is what gives Timber Mint its bubbly, cleansing energy. It’s deeply purifying yet balanced when paired with olive and shea. Ideal for removing daily grime without drying your skin or scalp.

💡 Aromatherapy tie-in: The scent of coconut (even subtle traces) tends to evoke feelings of warmth, calm, and vacation energy — perfect balance against peppermint’s zing.

4. Organic Shea Butter
The ultimate skin conditioner. Shea butter adds softness, richness, and vitamins A & E. It’s what makes Timber Mint feel like a balm rather than a basic bar.

🌿 Ever notice that post-shave comfort? That’s shea butter at work — helping soothe irritation and restore hydration.

5. Organic Castor Oil
A beard’s best friend. Castor oil helps create a creamy, lotion-like lather that softens coarse hair and adds shine. It’s one of the few oils that helps emulsify natural sebum, making it perfect for hair and beards alike.

💈 Soap science: Castor oil is high in ricinoleic acid, which helps retain moisture — and it’s what gives Timber Mint that rich, almost whipped feel in your hands.

The Soul of Timber Mint: Peppermint, Menthol & Cedarwood

Timber Mint isn’t just clean. It’s an experience. The scent is what transforms it from a bar into a ritual.

Peppermint Essential Oil (Mentha Piperita)

Peppermint is nature’s caffeine — bright, crisp, and invigorating. When used in soap, it awakens the senses and stimulates circulation. On skin and scalp, it brings a cooling effect that feels almost electric.

🧠 Aromatherapy Benefit: Peppermint is known to boost alertness and mental clarity. Studies show it can even improve focus and reduce fatigue.
💭 Think of it as a shower in high definition.

Menthol Crystals

That icy zing you feel? That’s pure menthol. It opens up pores and nasal passages, making Timber Mint feel like a deep breath of mountain air. Perfect for morning grogginess or post-workout refreshment.

❄️ Bonus: Menthol can also help soothe sore muscles and relieve tension headaches when inhaled during a hot shower.

Cedarwood & Balsam

While peppermint brings the pep, cedarwood and balsam ground it — adding warmth, masculinity, and depth. They balance the energy of mint with an earthy calm that feels quietly powerful.

🌲 Aromatherapy Benefit: Cedarwood promotes stability and grounding, often used to calm nerves and foster focus. It’s the scent of “I’ve got this.”

Together, these oils create a scent that’s crisp yet comforting — a perfect harmony of forest air and fresh mint.

The Experience: One Bar, Three Roles

For Hair:

Timber Mint is rich in cleansing yet gentle oils that remove buildup while conditioning strands.

Peppermint stimulates follicles, promoting circulation for scalp health.
Rosemary and menthol help control oil and balance scalp pH.
Castor oil enhances shine and softness.

For Beard:

Timber Mint softens coarse facial hair and nourishes the skin beneath.

Shea butter prevents “beardruff” (beard dandruff).
Peppermint’s cooling effect soothes post-shave irritation.
The natural lather detangles and cleanses without stripping.

🪒 Bonus: Works great as a shaving bar — just lather it up with a brush or hands.

For Body:

Minty-fresh bliss. The invigorating aroma opens your senses, while the shea and olive oils leave skin soft, never tight.

Menthol refreshes and deodorizes naturally.
Cedarwood provides a subtle, masculine base note that lingers gently.

🌬️ Think “forest spa,” not “locker room.”

a man taking a shower ourdoors in a forest with a bar of timber mint hair beard and body bar in his left hand with soap bubbles.

The Ritual: How to Use Timber Mint for Maximum Impact

Start with Warm Water: Opens pores and activates menthol’s vapor magic.
Lather Like You Mean It: Rub the bar between hands or directly onto skin and hair.
Pause for a Moment: Take three deep breaths — inhale peppermint, exhale stress.
Rinse & Repeat as Needed: Especially after gym sessions or Florida humidity.
Store Properly: Use one of our Alder Battlement Soap Dishes or Sisal Soap Saver Bags to extend the bar’s life.

Educational Corner: Why All-in-One Bars Are the Future of Grooming

Let’s face it — bottles are so last decade. The modern man (and woman) wants simplicity, sustainability, and performance.

Here’s why all-in-one bars like Timber Mint are taking over the grooming world:

Eco-Friendly: No plastic, no waste, no guilt.
Travel-Ready: TSA-approved and leak-proof.
Balanced pH: Gentle enough for skin, effective for hair.
Long-Lasting: One bar replaces three bottles — less clutter, more clean.

♻️ Sustainability stat: The average person discards 11 shampoo and body wash bottles per year. Switching to bars can save over 400 plastic bottles in a lifetime.

The Personality of Timber Mint

If Timber Mint were a person, he’d be:

Up before sunrise.
Brewing black coffee while planning a weekend hike.
The guy whose beard is always perfectly trimmed but never fussy.
The friend you call when your car breaks down — because he’ll actually show up with jumper cables and a witty joke.

There’s a quiet confidence in this bar. It’s not flashy. It’s not perfumed. It’s simply clean, fresh, and unmistakably natural.

Aromatherapy 101: The Power of Peppermint and Cedarwood

Essential Oil	Aromatherapy Benefit	Emotional Tone
Peppermint	Energizing, Focus, Mental Clarity	Uplifting
Cedarwood	Grounding, Stability, Calm	Centering
Balsam	Comfort, Balance, Warmth	Soothing

🌿 Blend them together, and you get Timber Mint — clarity with calm, energy with ease.

Did You Know?

🧼 Soap Myth: “Soap dries out your skin.”
❌ Not when it’s real soap made from natural oils. Synthetic detergents strip skin; natural saponified oils cleanse while moisturizing.

🌲 Trivia: Cedarwood essential oil was once used in Egyptian embalming and temple incense. Its calming scent is still used in modern aromatherapy for anxiety and focus.

💨 Science Fact: Peppermint contains menthol, which activates the same receptors in your skin that sense cold. That’s why it feels like a breeze, even in hot water!

Who Loves Timber Mint?

Timber Mint was designed with men in mind, but its clean scent and gentle formulation make it a unisex favorite.

It’s for:

Minimalists who want one bar that does it all
Campers, travelers, and gym-goers. Easier TSA with no shampoo bottle
Anyone who loves fresh, woodsy, minty scents
Eco-conscious buyers avoiding plastic bottles
Partners who “borrow” your bar (and never return it)

The Moral of the Tale

Every bar tells a story, and Timber Mint’s is one of balance — the meeting of energy and calm, of forest and frost, of simplicity and sophistication.

It’s proof that sometimes the best grooming routine doesn’t need five bottles and a dozen steps — just one smart bar that respects your time, your skin, and the planet.

So next time you step into the shower, don’t just wash. Tell your own tale from the bar.

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