05/06/2016
Beneficial Ingredients in my Bath Bomb Recipe
This bath bomb recipe combines all of the beneficial ingredients into one fizzy ball. I love to keep them in a glass mason jar next to my tub, so when I’m ready for a relaxing bath, all I need to do is throw one in.
So you may be wondering what’s in these bath bombs, the primary ingredients are baking soda, Epsom salts, citric acid, and coconut oil. Here’s each ingredient with it’s benefits:
Baking Soda– I love to add some baking soda to my bath because it aids in drawing out toxins from your body. Not only does it remove toxins, it also aids in alkalizing your body, helps treat common skin problems, hemorrhoids and yeast infections.
Epsom Salts– Many people are deficient in magnesium and Epsom salt baths are a great way to increase magnesium levels! When you bathe in Epsom salts, the magnesium and sulfates are absorbed in the skin, pulling out harmful toxins from your body! Some of the health benefits of magnesium include; fighting inflammation, increasing blood flow and improving oxygenation in your body. Just some of the conditions Epsom salt baths helps are; sprains and bruises, athlete’s foot, toenail fungus and gout.
Coconut Oil– There are so many benefits of coconut oil, that’s why I included it as an ingredient in my bath bomb recipe! You can get many health benefits by adding it to your bath. Not only does it help your body by improving your immune system, in the bath it helps moisturize and smooth your skin. It is also very soothing and healing for many skin conditions such as eczema and acne!
Citric Acid/ Cream of Tartar– For this bath bomb recipe I use citric acid, but I read that many use cream of tartar in place of this ingredient and it works just as well. Citric acid gives the bomb it’s fizzies and it is often used as a food additive. It is a natural acid that is found in fruits and vegetables such as lemons and it is what gives fruits or candies a sour taste.
Optional Ingredients:
Essential Oils– lavender oil is a soothing oil as it’s aroma helps combat stress and anxiety. Many people spray a mist of lavender oil on their pillows to help them fall asleep.
