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Bath additive for connoisseurs: This makes every bubble bath a tingling experience
When it’s cold outside, there’s nothing better than a hot bath. Care products such as bath bombs, which are said to have an aromatherapeutic effect, provide the necessary foam.
Bath additives such as water pearls, bottled care foam or sea salt have been around for a long time. Relatively new, however, are the so-called bath bombs: a solid bath additive that dissolves as soon as it comes into contact with moisture – and releases carbon dioxide. This causes the water to start bubbling. Once the bath bomb has completely dissolved, the ingredients begin to take effect. You can find out what these are and what you should pay attention to when using them as follows.
Bath bombs: ingredients and effects
Regardless of size, scent and color usually made up of the same ingredients:
- Baking soda as well as Citric or ascorbic acid: If both come into contact with water, a chemical process begins in which carbon dioxide is released and the water begins to bubble.
- As soon as bath bombs dissolve, the water turns colorful – this is due to the substances they contain food coloring reasons, which (depending on the manufacturer) allow different amounts of coloring.
- Also included are bath bombs essential oilswhich spread a pleasant scent and are intended to create an aromatherapeutic room climate while you sit in the bathtub.
- You can also find Emulsifiers among the ingredients that are responsible for the oily components combining with the water and thus ensuring an even distribution of the fats.
- To ensure that the bath foam stays in the water for as long as possible and that no grease marks remain on the tub after bathing, bath bombs also contain so-called Surfactants.
- Last but not least, bath bombs are intended to care for the skin, which is why there are a variety of them fats and oils – such as shea butter, almond and coconut oil – or even honey.
How to use bath bombs
As already mentioned at the beginning, bath bombs must be added to the water in order to be effective. If you want to enjoy a lot of foam, it is advisable to first place the whole ball in the tub and then add the water. If you prefer less foam or just a subtle scent, half a scoop is enough. The ideal temperature for bathing is between 36 and 38 degrees (for adults) – this also applies to . It takes on average ten to 15 minutes for the ingredients to dissolve and distribute throughout the tub. You can either get into the water afterwards or right at the beginning, during the bubbling process. Then feel the tingling experience.
Make your own bath bombs
In fact, bath bombs are not only available ready-made. With just a few ingredients you can make the solid bath additive yourself at home – or your children can too. In For example, everything you need is included: seven bags with the acid base, 210 grams of sodium bicarbonate, a measuring spoon, three dyes, two scents, five pipettes, six shapes (such as flowers, starfish or shells) and even two gift boxes. The package also contains detailed instructions on how to mix the ingredients together correctly. According to the manufacturer, the contents are enough for seven bath bombs.
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Source: Stern
I’m Caroline, a journalist and author for 24 Hours Worlds. I specialize in health-related news and stories, bringing real-world impact to readers across the globe. With my experience in journalism and writing in both print and online formats, I strive to provide reliable information that resonates with audiences from all walks of life.
