Bath additives such as water pearls, care foam in bottles or sea salt have been around for a long time. So-called bath bombs, on the other hand, are relatively new: a solid bath additive that dissolves as soon as it comes into contact with moisture – releasing carbon dioxide in the process. This causes the water to start bubbling. Once the bath bomb has completely dissolved, the ingredients unfold their effect. You can find out what these are and what you should consider when using them as follows.
Regardless of size, scent, or color, bath bombs are usually made up of the same ingredients:
As mentioned at the beginning, bath bombs must be placed in the water in order to be effective. If you want to enjoy a lot of foam, it is advisable to put the whole ball in the tub first 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 bath bombs. On average, it takes ten to 15 minutes for the ingredients to dissolve and spread throughout the tub. You can enter the water either afterwards or right at the beginning, during the bubbling process. Then feel the tingling experience.
In fact, bath bombs are not only available to buy ready-made. With just a few ingredients, you can make the solid bath additive at home yourself – or your children can too. For example, this set includes everything you need: seven sachets of the acid base, 210 grams of sodium bicarbonate, a measuring spoon, three coloring agents, 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 correctly. According to the manufacturer, the content is enough for seven bath bombs.
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