bath bombs

Effervescent soak spheres

Bath bombs are compressed balls of dry ingredients—typically baking soda, citric acid, and fragrances—that fizz and dissolve when dropped in bathwater.

They release scents, colors, moisturizers, or sometimes small toys and flowers.

She dropped a lavender bath bomb in the tub and watched it fizz.

Related

fizz · scent · spa · treat yourself · shea butter · dissolve · Epsom salts · effervescence · fizzy water · citric acid · color · cornstarch · aromatherapy · water · sodium bicarbonate · warm water · lavender · self-care

Categories
Opposites
bathing luxury vs. utilitarian cleansing

bath bombsbar soap

Solid cleansing block

antibacterial soap · plain water · hand soap · dish soap · rubbing alcohol

elaborate bathing ritual vs. quick cleansing

bath bombscold shower

Unwelcome sobering experience

sponge bath · rinse off · hosing down · wipe down · wet wipes

bathing product type

bath bombsbar soap

Solid cleansing block

antibacterial soap · hand sanitizer · washcloth · loofah · shampoo

Family

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Familiarity
Top 200,000
Profile
Known to kids · Used worldwide · Timeless · Concrete · Positive · Everyday, not technical · Rated G