You have probably seen bath bombs at bath and body shops or maybe even at some higher-end markets, but you might not know exactly what they are. This post is for you and covers everything you could possibly have ever wanted to know about bath bombs: what bath bombs are, how to use bath bombs, the benefits of using bath bombs, how to make bath bombs, how long bath bombs last…I promise that by the end of this article, you’ll be able to school just about anyone on how these little balls put a magnificent and magical spa treatment right in the palm of your hands.

Believe it or not, bath bombs are a relatively recent invention. They were first dreamed up in 1989 and were originally called “Aqua Sizzlers.” We think the name “bath bombs” is way better. Bath bombs consist of a weak acid, like the citric acid that comes from fruit, and a base, like baking soda, held together by an oil and pressed together into all sorts of shapes. Well, that’s the simplest recipe. At Daisy Encens, we add a few more all-natural ingredients to make really spa-worthy bath bombs. We include things like coconut oil and shea butter to nourish, soften, and moisturize skin. We mix in some muscle-soothing salts like magnesium sulfate and sodium chloride. We include a few non-toxic cleaning ingredients like sodium lauroyl glutamate and cocamide MEA. And we add an array of essential oils to give our bath bombs aromatherapeutic scents that deliver a range of benefits.

First, we design the most fun shapes we can think of. Then, we plan what kind of bath time experience we want to create. What kinds of colors will be the most fun and inspire the most creativity? Which essential oils should we use to invigorate or relax, calm or restore? Once we answer those questions, we start by mixing all our dry ingredients together. Then we separate different portions out depending on the color scheme we have designed. Then we mix the wet ingredients, including color and essential oils, and we mix that with the dry ingredients. Then. We lay each color carefully into a specially shaped mold, press it together, and leave it to dry. And voila! That’s how Daisy Encens bath bombs are created! For a thorough explanation on how to make your own bath bombs, check out this article on Halloween bath bombs.

Depending on their ingredients, bath bombs can have a whole host of benefits. Daisy Encens bath bombs use a few moisturizing, skin-protecting ingredients like coconut oil and shea butter. The major benefit of using these ingredients in a bath bomb instead of as a lotion is that they get to absolutely every part of your skin and have more than enough time to absorb and work their magic. Another benefit is that bath bombs deliver an increased, longer-lasting clean. Ingredients like sodium lauroyl sulfate and cocamide MEA help wash away dead skin and dig old oil out of pores. But our skin needs oil, so we replace it with the beneficial coconut and hybrid sunflower oil which helps form a clean, protective barrier that seals in moisture and keeps all the bad stuff out. The final benefits that you will find in many bath bombs – and especially in Daisy Encens’ bath bombs – come from essential oils. Essential oils are plant-derived essenses that capture and concentrate some of the healing properties of the plants they come from. Lavender oil helps with stress and sleep. Peppermint oil can settle the stomach and fight fatigue. Lemon oil is known to reduce pain and anxiety. And there are a bunch of other beneficial essential oils that can be found in Daisy Encens bath bombs, or that you can use by themselves.

Easy! Just fill up your bath tub and drop the bomb in! Then just sit back and soak. To get all the benefits of your bath bomb – particularly the skin-nourishing, protecting, moisturizing, and soothing benefits – it’s critically important that you soak for long enough. That means at least 20 minutes. But longer is even better! Bath bombs are gentle, so they don’t have any harsh effects that might be uncomfortable even for very young skin. They can be used every day, but twice a week will provide most of the skin-related benefits.

If you keep your bath bombs in a cool, dry, dark place you can easily keep them for 6 months or longer. Just don’t get them wet! If they are kept in a damp environment, especially out of their package, they can degrade quite quickly. Find the right spot for them, keep them wrapped and in their original packaging until use, and you should be able to enjoy your bath bombs months later.

Daisy Encens, obviously! We admit, we’re a little bit biased, but there are a number of reasons we’re confident in calling ourselves the best bath bombs, particularly when it comes to kids’ sensitive skin. We use all-natural, non-toxic ingredients. We use the same high-end skin-nourishing, moisturizing ingredients used by the world’s most renowned skincare companies. We use gentle-cleaning, slightly alkaline cleaning ingredients. And we have the most imaginative, fun designs and shapes! And that’s not even to mention our surprise toy bath bombs that kids go crazy for. We are very proud to be bath time experts and we’re equally proud to share what we know and what we have made with you. So if you’re looking to create moments of pure joy in the bath, check out what we have in stock and see what fun you might bring to your child’s bath time!