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https://www.lush.com/uk/en/c/bath-bombs Bath bombs] are a great way to enhance your bath. They come in many different colors, scents, shapes, and sizes, and are often filled with moisturizing and skin-nourishing oils and butters. But how are you supposed to use that dusty, crumbly ball?—it’s not like it came with instructions. This article will not only show you how to use a bath bomb, but also give you tips on how to choose one, and ideas for how to make your bath bomb experience bigger, better, and fizzier! Get ready for relaxation.
Things You Should Know
- Fill the tub at least halfway with water before putting in the bath bomb.
- Unwrap the bath bomb and place it in the water.
- Get in and enjoy your soak with a book, drink, or a moment of meditation.
Steps
Section 1 of 4:
Using a Bath Bomb
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Plug the bathtub and fill it with water. You have to have a bath to use a bath bomb! Draw a bath to your liking: not too cold and not too hot. When the tub is filled as high as you want, turn the water off.
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Put the bath bomb in the water. As soon as the bath bomb enters the water, it will start to bubble and fizz. Over time, the bath bomb will start to break apart and dissolve, allowing all the beneficial oils, salts, and butters to be released into the bath water. [1] X Research source
- If you want to enjoy the colorful water works before you get in, put the bath bomb in after filling the tub halfway. You can watch the swirling colors as you add the rest of the water.
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Get undressed and step into the tub. You can enter the tub while the bath bomb is still fizzing, or you can wait until it’s finished. [2] X Research source
- Getting into the tub while the bomb is still fizzing will allow your body to soak up more of the essential oils and skin softening ingredients.
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Sit back in the tub. Get into a comfortable position. You can close your eyes and relax, meditate, or even read a book. [3] X Research source The bath bomb will dissolve and fill the water with essential oils, moisturizing butters, and additional items, like flower petals, glitter, and color.
- For the ultimate relaxation experience, light a candle and play soft music. (Just remember to keep electronics away from the tub to prevent accidents.)
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Get out of the tub when the water gets cold and dry off. After a while, the water will start to naturally cool down. At this point, you can leave the bathtub and drain the water.
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Rinse off in the shower. You don’t have to shower after using a bath bomb, but you may want to if you’ve been soaking in a lot of glitter and dye. Simply drain the tub, then take a shower to rinse the oils and butters off your skin. [4] X Research source
- Bath bombs are great for moisturizing, but not for cleaning your body. If the point of your bath was to, well, bathe, wash yourself off with soap in the shower.
- While they’re not bad for your hair, bath bombs aren’t made to clean it, either. Rinse your hair out entirely once you’re done.
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Clean the tub. Some bath bombs use dyes that may stain your tub, so clean them off quickly to save yourself some serious scrubbing. [5] X Research source Use a brush or sponge to scrub the dye residue away. If there are any flower petals or glitter streaks left you can either pick them out or wash them down the drain with some fresh water.
- Cleaning your tub while it’s still wet will give you the best results.
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Alternative Uses for Bath Bombs
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Use your bath bomb as an air freshener. Sometimes, bath bombs can be almost too pretty to use! If you find it difficult to drop your beautiful bath bomb in the tub, consider displaying it in a dish in your bathroom. The fragrance released by the bath bomb will be subtle and not overpowering. [11] X Research source
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Turn it into a foot scrub. If you’ve been looking for the perfect exfoliator, look no further. Crumble your bath bomb until it’s the texture of bath salt, then mix it with coconut or olive oil. Now you can scrub off your dead skin while getting in a little aromatherapy. [12] X Research source
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Use it in a foot bath. You can still soak in bath bombs if you don’t have a tub, just make up a relaxing foot bath. Fill a tub with warm (or hot, if you’re into that) water and drop in your bath bomb. Plop in your feet and enjoy the fizzy show. [13] X Research source
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Consider using a shower bomb instead. If you like to pamper yourself but dislike sitting in baths, use a bomb. Shower bombs are like bath bombs, but they contain fewer oils (so things don’t get too slippery). Place the bomb where the water can hit it, turn on the shower, and step inside. As it dissolves in the water it will release its fragrances.
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QuestionHow long should I stay in the bath for?Community AnswerTo 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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QuestionCan I wash my body with soap with the bath bomb in the water?Community AnswerYes, you can. If the soap has a fragrance as well, you will get twice the effect.
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QuestionWill a bath bomb make my skin feel smooth?Community AnswerYes. Your skin will feel smooth, especially if the bath bomb contains moisturizing ingredients like eucalyptus oil.
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Warnings
- Bath bombs can stain your tub and towel.Thanks
- There is no proof that bath bombs cause UTIs, but they can mess with your pH. If you’re especially prone to genital irritation, it may be best to skip this part of your self care routine. [15] X Research sourceThanks
- Use caution if you have sensitive skin. Bath bombs often contain essential oils and other ingredients that may cause an allergic reaction to develop. If you tend to be allergic to other bath oils and bubble baths, then you may also be allergic to bath bombs.Thanks
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If you want to use a bath bomb, choose one in a scent that you like. Fill the tub the way you normally would for a bath, then drop the bath bomb into the water. It should fizz and bubble, and eventually, it will break apart and dissolve. Relax in the bath until the water cools down. If your bath bomb made the water colorful or glittery, you may want to rinse off in the shower before you dry off. If you want to learn other uses for a bath bomb, keep reading!
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