What Is A Bath Bomb?
Bath bombs, also known as bath fizzers, are dry ingredients designed to effervesce once in contact with warm water. Once they hit the water, they release Essential Oils, scents, colors, and bubbles to elevate your bath experience. Bath bombs can help condition the skin and soothe sore muscles. Additionally, they may help detoxify and relax the body and mind.
The great thing about bath bombs is that they contain the precise amount of oils and bath salts that you would normally have to purchase separately. Not only does using bath fizzers speed up the bath time process, but they also make the experience so much better.
Is Bath Bomb Harmful To The Body?
The common ingredients of fizzy bath bombs include essential oils, such as lavender, citrus, roses, and other plant essential oils. The aroma emitted by essential oils can relax the spirit. In addition, bath bombs contain substances that nourish the skin, such as almond oil, coconut oil, etc. Some bathing balls and even petals are added.
The above substances are harmless to the human body and safer. However, if the skin itself is more sensitive, it is sensitive to the composition of the bath bomb, or it suffers from skin diseases, such as eczema and other lesions. After using a bath, it may cause the original skin disease to recur or worsen, and even the skin appears erythema and pimples. Symptoms.
Bath bombs are usually topical products. If you accidentally eat one and take internal care, you may cause strong poisoning reactions. If nausea, vomiting, and other discomfort occur, you need to seek medical treatment in time. In addition, avoid letting bubbles enter the eyes when using a bath. If you accidentally enter the eyes, rinse them with water immediately to avoid irritating your eyes.
What Are The Benefits Of Using Bath Bombs?
Bath bombs can improve the overall appearance of your skin. When you Drop a bomb in your bath, they fill it with emollients and other moisturizing oils and substances to make your skin softer.
Relieves muscle aches and pains as they contain Epsom salts that absorb in your skin to help alleviate aching muscle and joint pain
They Help You to Relax; some bath bombs contain essential oils such as lavender and chamomile to help relax and prepare you for a restful sleep.
They contain vitamins and amino acids that moisturize and repair skin. They stimulate the skin to increase collagen and reduce the appearance of wrinkles. Some bath bombs contain milk powders containing vitamins A, E, and B to improve skin.
They Detox Your Skin by removing toxins that are present underneath the surface. Our Pink Himalayan Milk bomb is the perfect bomb for drawing out toxins from your skin.
How To Make A Bath Bomb
Bath bomb recipe
- Makes 4 half-balls
- Prep 30 mins, plus 2-4 hrs setting
- 100g bicarbonate of soda
- 50g citric acid
- 25g cornflour
- 25g Epsom salt (optional)
- 2 tbsp oil – such as sunflower, coconut or olive oil
- ¼ tsp essential oil, such as orange, lavender or chamomile
- a few drops of liquid food coloring
- orange peel, lavender, or rose petals to decorate (optional)
You will also need
- mixing bowl
- whisk
- plastic molds (see below for ideas)
Method
1. Combine the bicarbonate of soda, citric acid, cornflour, and Epsom salt in a bowl and whisk until fully combined.
2. Pour the base, essential oil, and food coloring into a small bowl. Mix well, combining the oil with the coloring as much as possible.
3. Very slowly add the oil mixture into the dry ingredients a little at a time, whisking between each addition. When all the oil is added, add a few tiny drops of water and whisk again (it will fizz when you add the water, so mix it in quickly). You're looking for the mixture to slightly clump together when pressed in your hand and keep its shape – it shouldn't be too wet.
4. If you're adding peel or flower petals to decorate, drop them into the bottom of your chosen mold. Pack your mixture tightly, pressing down and smoothing the top with a teaspoon.
5. Leave your bath bomb in the mold to dry for 2-4 hrs, then carefully remove it. It's now ready to drop into the bath – watch it fizz away!
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