A Bath Bomb is usually described as a ball of happiness: You drop it in the bathtub, and it fizzes, producing pleasant aromas while you are relaxing. Ever since bath bombs have become a common part of bathing, many people ask if they are beneficial for the skin. To answer this question, we must discuss the CBD bath bomb, which has a massive impact on the skin.

What is a CBD bath bomb?

Despite its name sake, dropping a bath bomb in your bathtub does not cause an explosion, but it creates a relaxing mood and ambience. Bath bombs often contain essential oils, moisturizers, and dyes for soothing experiences, but where does CBD come into this? CBD bath bombs are bath bombs that contain CBD oil for its many soothing properties.

CBD (Cannabidiol) oil has become a highly popular health product in recent years, as there is evidence it works to ease pain, anxiety, and has a vast range of other health benefits. CBD is used in a wide variety of products, from sweets to cosmetic products including (you guessed it) bath bombs. Due to its anti-inflammatory properties, CBD has some incredible effects on the skin, which has led some manufacturers to add CBD oil to bath bombs.

What are CBD bath bombs made out of?

CBD bath bombs are generally made of CBD oil mixed with Epsom salts, essential oil, fragrance, and dyes, but not all CBD bath bombs are made equal, as each manufacturer uses different recipes. While many of the ingredients will probably be familiar to you (such as rose petals or lavender oil), it’s important to note that CBD bath bombs will probably use one of the following forms of CBD:

1.    Full-spectrum CBD: 

While CBD can be found in hemp and marijuana, hemp contains a wide range of other beneficial compounds, which can be found in ‘full-spectrum’ CBD. So called because it has the ‘full-spectrum’ of beneficial hemp components, a full spectrum CBD bath bomb has all these components of the hemp plant.

2.    Broad-spectrum:

Also containing a wide range of hemp compounds, but slightly less than full-spectrum CBD, broad-spectrum CBD is generally considered to offer more health benefits than pure CBD.

3.    CBD isolates:

As the name implies, CBD isolates are made from isolated CBD compounds, making CBD isolate bath bombs a purer product at the cost of other hemp compounds. While this is the purest form of CBD, it is more processed than the other forms of CBD.

CBD bath bomb benefits:

1.    CBD and Epsom salt combo:

Before jumping into the benefits of CBD bath bombs, it’s important to know how CBD’s health benefits can be improved when combined with the Epsom salts in bath bombs. Epsom is a chemical compound made of magnesium, oxygen, and sulfur, and has historically been used to treat many ailments.

When Epsom dissolves in water, it releases magnesium and sulphate ions, which are absorbed through the skin and help support detoxification of the body, mood, and overall well-being. Similarly, CBD helps in managing anxiety, pain relief, and overall, wellbeing of the body. When CBD and Epsom combine, they work together to provide the same benefits in greater magnitudes.

2.    Skin Care:

CBD has strong anti-oxidant effects, which help to prevent cell damage and visible signs of aging, keeping your skin looking better for longer. Furthermore, Epsom salt and warm water increase blood flow, causing skin pores to open, promoting the discharging of toxins and absorption of essential oils and CBD. When all these effects are combined in the soothing environment of a warm bath, CBD bath bombs can:

• Help in Wrinkle reduction
• Assist in Eczema treatment
• Support Psoriasis treatment
• Provide Anti-oxidant effects
• Provide Anti-aging properties
• Support acne and blackhead treatment.

3.    Glow:

CBD not only helps to tackle your skin problems but also gives your skin a youthful glow: When CBD and essential oils are absorbed by your skin, they provide hydration and soften the skin, especially when combined with hot water and Epsom salt. All of these elements help to remove dirt from skin pores, whilst CBD and essential oil help to make your skin softer, with noticeable results after one bath.

4.    Relaxation:

A hot bath after a long day is a great way to relax, especially when you add a CBD bath bomb to the mix, but there’s more to recommend these bath bombs than soothing scents: CBD helps to soothe your mood, appetite and more by affecting the endocannabinoid system of your body and supporting the healthy production of hormones like serotonin and dopamine.

In addition to the soothing effects of CBD, hot baths help to increase blood flow, relax stiff muscles, and treat fatigue, making CBD bath bombs very effective at relaxing after vigorous exercise.

5.    Relief:

As mentioned above, warm water causes your skin pores to open, allowing for deep cleansing and improved absorption of CBD, which helps with pain relief, reduced nausea, lowered stress, and anxiety. If you suffer from insomnia, anxiety, or chronic conditions, then CBD bath bombs may help you relax and forget about these ailments, even if only for an hour.

6.    Aromatherapy:

Aromatherapy is a form of alternative medicine that uses aromatic essential oils to improve health and overall well-being whilst relaxing the user. The combinations of CBD and essential oils found in CBD bath bombs make them an easy way to enjoy aromatherapy, which is believed to boost immunity, reduce stress, improve sleep quality, and alleviate headaches.

Do bath bombs stain your skin?

Due to the dyes commonly used in bath bombs, they may stain your skin, but you can remove these stains with soap and water in most cases.  Many people complain that these dyes also stain bathtubs, but you can add an emulsifier to your water to dissolve the dye in your bathwater, helping to keep it from coloring your bathtub.

How do you use a bath bomb?

Using a bath bomb is as simple as “one two three,” you just need to:

1. Fill your bathtub with hot water.
2. Drop the bath bomb in the water.
3. Wait until it dissolves, then get in and relax.

How long do bath bombs last?

On average, the shelf life of a bath bomb is usually six months. You can use an expired bath bomb, but it may not fizz as much and the aromatic ingredients may smell ‘stale’.

Why are bath bombs popular?

After a tiring day when you just need to relax, CBD bath bombs are an easy way to relax with added health benefits. These products help you ease stiff muscles, unwind mentally, and reduce physical pain, all while providing soothing scents that transport you into a soft, and comforting world.

Bottom Line:

Bath bombs that contain CBD oil are very beneficial for your skin as well as providing numerous other health benefits including anti-oxidant effects. Moreover, these bath bombs fill the air with pleasant aromas and fill your bath with pretty coloured water.