Bath Bombs Benefits
Bath bombs are often packed with different oils and butters that can help repair the skin while making it look more youthful. Shea butter is one of the ingredients commonly found in bath bombs, and it has sun-protective, anti-aging, and moisturizing properties [source].ย They are great for detoxingโthanks to the citric acid and bicarbonate they contain.ย Some bath bombs are infused with stress-relieving scents, helping reduce your anxiety in the process. Lavender is one of the best scents for helping you unwind and feel better [source].ย Bath bombs can provide hydration for dry skin.ย And they’re fun! A bath bomb turns your water into something like art with all of the colors, fizzing, and bubbles.How to Use a Bath Bomb
Everyone seems to have a different bathing routine. And that’s a good thing because everyone should use products that make the experience feel special for them. If you need help creating a game plan for your soak, here’s how I use a bath bomb to create a self-care ritual.Step 1 | Choose Your Bath Bomb & Set the Mood
Make bathtime a date with yourself! Start by choosing a bath bomb that fits your needs. For instance, you may want to soothe sore muscles, relieve anxiety and stress, or enjoy a better nightโs beauty sleep.ย Different bath bombs have unique propertiesโthanks to the ingredients added to them. Some contain shea butter that can repair and soothe your skin, while others have calming scents like rose [source] or lavender to make you feel like youโre in heaven. Others contain almond or coconut oil to hydrate your skin.ย Then lower the lights and light a candle or two. Put on some music. Get a glass of cold water (or wine) in a plastic cup.Step 2 | Prep Your Body + Supplies
Before hopping in, make sure you’re all set for while you’re in the bath and when you’re ready to hop out. Make a bath cocktail by adding extras like bubble bars, bath oils, bubble bath, or bath salts. You can add those before or after putting your bath bomb in. Grab any body scrub, hair mask, or shaving supplies you plan to use. Keep a hand towel close by to wipe your hands (if you need to touch your phone) or face. Get your cozy towel out and set out a robe or PJs. To prep your body, do a few minutes of dry brushing, or give your body a rub down with aย massage bar. Pre-bath is a great time to apply a hair and/or face mask because you can rinse it off in the bath.Step 3 | Fill Your Bathtub Halfway and Add the Bath Bombโor Don’t!
Do you put the bath bomb in before you get in? Or after? That seems to be the question everyone asks! And the answer is it depends on the bath bomb or just your personal preference.Team Dissolve First
Start filling the tub, adjusting the temperature as needed. When the tub is about half full, drop in the bomb. It can be nice to add the bath bomb first if you’re trying out a new bath bomb or using one with dramatic colors. That way, you can stand back for a few seconds and watch it do its thing. Plus, this is the perfect time to take bath art photos. You can wait for it to stop fizzing or hop in right away. If your bomb has bright colors or glitter, you might let the color completely disperse before getting in to avoid any staining. Plus, if you’re using the bath bomb with something like a bubble bar, you’ll get more fizz and bubbles if you wait to get in.Team Get In First
I’m a fan of getting in the tub and then adding the bath bomb. If your bath bomb is designed to moisturize, your skin has more time to soak up the softness while the bomb is melting. And if your bath bomb is only one color (or you’ve seen its show already), feel free to get in first and enjoy it up close. Relax with a bath pillow and zone out while watching the bath art. I find watching the bath bomb to be a good opportunity to work on mindfulness. You can focus on what your body is experiencing. How does the water feel, what colors do you see, and what scents are you picking up? It’s a great way to help yourself learn how to relax.Step 4 | Relax
Now that the bath bomb has fizzled out, are you wondering what to do? Sometimes the hardest thing to do is relax and let yourself enjoy the experience! Think of it as a whole body experience for 30 to 60 minutes. โRead a book or magazine โListen to music or a podcast โWatch a show โZone out and do nothing If you need a task: โDo a face mask โExfoliate your whole body with a sugar scrub โDo a hair mask โShave your legs โTrim cuticles and scrub feet When you’re done with the bath, hop out, lotion up, grab a warm cup of tea, and revel in the relaxation. You don’t need to shower or rinse off after. Ideally, you let the moisturizing contents of the bath bomb linger on your skin. If you want to wash your hair afterward (mine always ends up wet), tip your head into the water to just get your hair wet so you can avoid getting your body wet.Step 5 | Clean the tub
I’ve learned the lesson that it’s best to take a minute after each bath to clean any lingering color, petals, or glitter. Just give everything a quick scrub with a washcloth and then rinse. It’s sooo much easier than letting the tub walls get grimy and gross.Bath Bomb DIY Recipes
If you love bath bombs, youโll be happy to know that you do not have to limit yourself to the options you have in your local shop โ you can make your ownโeven Lush bombs! Here are some great recipes you can try.1. Orange Bath Bomb
Ingredients
โ1/2 cup citric acid โ1/2 cup cornstarch โ1 cup baking soda โ1-ยผ cups Epsom salt โ2-ยฝ tablespoons melted coconut oil โ1 tablespoon water โ1 tablespoon dried orange peel โ10 drops orange essential oilย โ1 tablespoon mica powdered soap dyeย โ5 bath bomb moldsInstructions
1. Take a large bowl and mix the citric acid, mica powder, Epsom salt, baking soda, and cornstarch using a whisk.ย 2. In a small bowl, mix your essential oil with some coconut oil that you melted, then add some water. Use a whisk for this too. 3. Pour your oil mixture into the dry ingredients very slowly. Stir and mash them until the mixture resembles wet sand.ย 4. Take the mixture and add it into two mold halves.ย 5. Twist the halves together to close them. Repeat with additional bath molds and remaining ingredients. 6. Let them dry for 24 hours.ย 7. Remove the bath bombs from their molds, and then store them in an airtight container until you are ready to use them.ย2. Dried Flowers Bath Bomb
Ingredients
โ1/2 cup Epsom salt โ1/2 cup citric acidย โ1 cup baking soda โ1 teaspoon essential oil of choice โ3/4 tablespoon water โ2 tablespoons oil โBath bomb molds โFood coloring drops โDried flowersInstructions
1. In a large bowl, mix all the dry ingredients. 2. Put all liquid ingredients into a jar. Close it with a lid and give it a proper shake.ย 3. Add the liquid mixture to the dry ingredients, then mix and mold them using your hands.ย 4. Add the mixture tightly into the molds. Twist the halves together to close them. Repeat with additional bath molds and remaining ingredients. 5. Let the bath bombs dry for 1โ2 days.ย3. Coconut Bath Bomb
Ingredients
โ1 cup citric acid โ2 cups baking soda โ1 tablespoon coconut milk powder โ1 teaspoon essential oil of choice โ2 tablespoons coconut oil โWitch hazel as needed โBath bomb moldsInstructions
1. In a large bowl, mix the coconut milk powder, citric acid, and baking soda.ย 2. Take a separate bowl and mix the coconut oil with your essential oil of choice.ย 3. Take the liquid mixture and add it to the dry one, then mix with a whisk.ย 4. With your hands, squeeze some of the mixture into a ball shape, and if it crumbles, add 3โ5 witch hazel spritzes into your mixture and stir, then try again. Add the mixture tightly into the molds. Twist the halves together to close them. Repeat with additional bath molds and remaining ingredients. 5. Let the bath bombs air-dry for a few hours. Then put them in airtight packaging, and keep them there until you want to use them.ยFinal Thoughts
Bath bombs can make your baths more relaxing. You can make your own bath bombs using one of these recipes and enjoy the full benefits of their ingredients.Bath Bomb FAQs
You can use a bath bomb without a bathtub by letting it dissolve in a bowl filled with some hot water. Bring it into the shower, and you’ll still get to enjoy the sights and smells. Soak your feet in it, or pour the water over yourself if you want its skin-moisturizing benefits or the scent to linger.
Bath bombs have various benefits for your skin. Depending on their ingredients, they can moisturize your skin, heal it, and even relieve your stress and anxiety.
Bath bombs can be used twice if you cut them in half. Or just take the bath bomb out of your bath water when it’s about halfway dissolved. You can keep the other half in an airtight container until you take your next bath.
Yes, you can use a bath bomb in the shower by putting it in a porous bag and hanging it on the shower head or smashing the bomb and sprinkling 1/3 or 1/2 of the powder and crumbs onto the shower floor.
Put the bomb in first if you want to view the full bath show experience from above or you want to fully disperse the bomb’s colors and ingredients. Or you can get in and then add the bath bomb. It’s up to you!
Yes, a gentle plop into the water is all you need to do.
No, you don’t need to rinse unless you want to. It’s best to let the scents and hydrating ingredients from the bath bomb stay on your skin.
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