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How long should I stay in the bath for?

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To avoid your skin going "pruny" and "wrinkly" you should stay in the bath around 20-40 minutes. But it depends on your personal preference.

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Can I wash my body with soap with the bath bomb in the water?

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Yes, you can. If the soap has a fragrance as well, you will get twice the effect.

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Will a bath bomb make my skin feel smooth?

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Yes. Your skin will feel smooth, especially if the bath bomb contains moisturizing ingredients like eucalyptus oil.

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What does the bath bomb do to the water?

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It fizzes everywhere, releasing its salts, aroma and colors into the bath water. Try one, as the real fun is in watching it react to the water. It is not harmful unless you're allergic to any of the ingredients.

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Are bath bombs safe in a hot bath?

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Yes. You should set the bath temperature to whatever you feel comfortable with.

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Can I wash my hair in the water with the bath bomb in it?

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Yes, but rinse your hair afterward so there isn't fizzy in your hair.

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Will a bath bomb make me smell like its scent?

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Yes, it will. If you don't like the scent, you can always take a shower afterwards to rinse the fragrance oils off; you could also use your favorite bath or shower gel during that shower.

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Do I have to take a shower before sitting in the bath so my skin will be clean?

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You can, but you don't have to. The bath bomb and water will mostly clean your skin anyways. You might want to take a shower afterwards, however, to get the fizzy water residue off of you.

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Where can I purchase bath bombs?

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You can find bath bombs in beauty supply shops, especially those that focus on bathing products, such as Lush and Bath and Body Works. You can also find them online.

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How long can I leave the bath bomb in the water (without taking a bath) until it doesn't smell anymore?

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After 30 minutes, the fragrance will be less noticeable and tend to fade. Leave some room in your bath to add hot water before getting in to warm it back up.

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Will the bath bomb stain my bath/skin/hair?

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Depending on the color or brand, it may color your bath water, but it will not stain your hair or skin.

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Can I put a dwarf hamster in the tub with the bath bomb in it?

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No. You should never bathe a hamster except in extreme circumstances, and you certainly shouldn't expose it to unnecessary chemicals. See How to Give Your Hamster a Bath .

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What is the best place to buy bath bombs and shower fizzies?

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I recommend Lush for bath bombs and shower fizzies, they also have shower jellies!

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Wouldn't half a bath bomb be ineffective?

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Not necessarily. It'll still work, but you may not have as much fizz as you normally would with the entire bath bomb. The reason people like to cut their bath bombs in half is because bath bombs can be expensive; cutting them in half lets you enjoy two bath bombs for the price of one.

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Should I shower after using a bath bomb?

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The bath bomb doesn't stain your skin at all so there is no need to take a shower afterwards, but you could if you wanted to.

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Does the plastic around the bath bomb dissolve, or do I need to remove it first?

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You need to remove the plastic first.

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Can I put a bath bomb in a swimming pool?

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It depends on the size of the swimming pool and the chemicals in the water. Try a small chunk of bath bomb in a bucket of pool water to see how it reacts. You may need to use multiple bath bombs to achieve the desired effect.

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Do bath bombs work in salty water?

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Yes, bath bombs work in salty water.

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Would it be okay if I combine 2 bath bombs in the tub?

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Yes, but there will be more fizzy residue so make sure to shower afterwards. Don't forget to rinse your tub out to prevent gunky build-up.

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Can I eat my bath bomb?

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No. Eating a bath bomb would be like eating a bar of soap, if not worse.

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Should I use the bubble bath and the bath bomb together?

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You shouldn't need to since a bath bomb contains enough scent. If you need more bubbles, try using an odorless bubble bath.

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Will the glitter stick to my skin once I get out?

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Your skin may be a little glittery depending on how big the glitter particles are. If your skin is a little glittery, it should rinse off or come off by itself soon after the bath, and it shouldn't be too noticeable.

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Can I use the bath bomb as soap?

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no. It will dissolve and there will be nothing left to use as soap.

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Are you supposed to bathe while you're in the tub or only relax?

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If you're taking a bath, you're bathing. If you're asking whether you should wash yourself, that's up to you. If you're clean, you can take a bath just to relax. Otherwise, you can wash yourself in the bath or by taking a shower before/after the bath.

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If my hair gets slightly wet in the bath bomb water, will my hair become greasy if I don't wash it?

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Not necessarily, but you should rinse it out. If it gets only a bit wet, then you'll be fine.

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Can I use a bath bomb if I have a scratch on my arm or sores?

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Yes, most bath bombs don't have lots of chemicals so it should be fine.

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Won't cutting the bath bomb just make it crumble and break?

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Yes, but you can re-mold it.

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Can I reuse a bath bomb?

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No, they are designed for a single use, as they dissolve.

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Can I drop the bath bomb in a pool or hot tub?

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Yes you can! I have tried it before and my kids love it. But the pool may be stained afterwards. Hot tubs are no problem.

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Can we make our own bath bomb?

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Yes. See How to Make Bath Bombs .

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