June 19, 2011

Bath Bombs – Why Are They Most Effective During Summer?

Using bath bombs is an excellent way of providing your body that long wanted deep cleansing session with optimum relaxation. Unlike soaps, these products release fragrance and crackle when they are dissolved in the water so the experience is quite rejuvenating.

These products have sodium bicarbonate or baking soda and citric acid in them are not harmful as many think. Apart from these, they also contain corn starch and magnesium sulfate, more commonly known as Epsom salt. The active ingredients, sodium bicarbonate and citric acid, produce a chemical reaction when put in the water, resulting in carbon dioxide. This carbon dioxide gets dissolved in the water to produce the bubbles, crackles and the froth which makes them fun to use.

Why Should You Use Bath Bombs During Summer: The sodium bicarbonate and Epsom salt are the key elements that can relieve fatigue and sore muscles, especially common during the summers. Excessive activity as well as increased demand of water during the summer, results in the buildup of lactic acid within the muscles. The sodium bicarbonate and magnesium sulfate present in the Epsom salt which makes up the bath bombs have a property to detoxify the body and remove the lactic acid. Therefore, these bombs are specifically beneficial for sore and aching muscles during the hot and stressful summer days.

Bath bombs also contain scents, fragrances, and essential oils, to provide the added benefits. The essential oils added to these bombs can help you relax your body after a long working day. Powerful essential oils, commonly used in aromatherapy such as lavender and chamomile, are added to these products just like bath salts. The lavender and chamomile oils are good for relieving stress, anxiety, as well as calming the body and mind. Also, during the summer days, the ones scented with citrus fruits, like oranges, are much more commonly used. After a long summer day, a bath of bath bombs with the aroma of citrus can be really relaxing.

Furthermore, bath bombs also contain ingredients which help in cleansing and moisturizing your skin. Cleansing agents, such as sea salts, can help cleanse the body leaving it feeling clean and smooth. Also, almond oils are sometimes added to make the products more powerful n terms of moisturizing your skin. Of course, during summer it is essential to keep the skin moisturized as well as cleansed.

So, using a bath bomb in your tub once you come from work is a great way of detoxifying your skin, relaxing your mind and indulging in an aromatherapy session.

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