Mugwort Bar

Mugwort Bar is made of ground mugwort and olive leaf to invigorate circulation and warm the body. Coriander and sage essential oils linger on the skin with a bright and clean aroma. The herb material used is mugwort (Artemisia vulgaris, Ai Ye) an invasive weed, which grows in many climates, including NYC.

Mugwort has a long history of use in folk medicine. It is believed that the Romans planted mugwort by roadsides to make it available to travelers to put in their shoes to relieve aching feet and protect them from exhaustion.

Cold process soap. Handmade in NYC. No artificial ingredients, preservatives, or fragrances. Cured for 4 weeks. Use: face, hands, body.

Weight: 5 oz. Dimensions: 3.25" x 2.5" x 1.25".

About Mater Soap

Mater Soap creates beautifully simple, cold-process bar soaps and body care made with natural, sustainably sourced plant ingredients. Handcrafted in small batches, each bar reflects the brand’s devotion to quiet utility—objects designed to serve daily life with intention, purity, and ease.

Inspired by sculpture, architecture, and traditional craft, Mater focuses on minimalist formulations enriched with nourishing oils, botanical extracts, and mineral-rich plants. Every product is made to elevate everyday rituals—an invitation to slow down, breathe deeply, and care for the body and the planet at the same time.

Named for mater, the Latin word for “mother,” the brand honors the natural world that makes its work possible, as well as the real and symbolic mothers who teach us to cultivate beauty, purpose, and gratitude. Mater’s soaps are made to be used, loved, and appreciated—simple essentials that bring calm and clarity to your daily routine