When you take a bath, do you use bath salts? Bath salts not only change the color of the water, but also have a beneficial effect on the body. This time, we will talk about bath salts that are pleasant to use and fun to make.
Question1Is it true that there are bath salts that use baking soda?
It's true.
Baking soda is used in various aspects of our lives, such as cooking, cleaning, and beauty. Baking soda, which is gentle on the earth and the body, is actually also used in bath salts.
Question2Why is it good to add baking soda to bath salts?
There are so many benefits to using bath salts that contain baking soda.
Promotes blood circulation and metabolism
When baking soda dissolves in water, it generates carbon dioxide gas, which has the effect of dilating blood vessels.
The generation of carbon dioxide gas has the effect of improving blood circulation and metabolism in the body.
Removes dirt from the skin
Baking soda removes accumulated sebum and dead skin cells, making the skin smooth.
Also, after taking a bath with baking soda, your skin will feel refreshed, so it is also recommended for summer bathing.
Easy to clean the bathtub
After using a bath additive containing baking soda, the bathtub is easy to clean.It reduces the slime and smell in the drain.
Additionally, since the leftover bathwater becomes baking soda water, it can be very useful for cleaning!
Question3Is it possible to make fizzy bath bombs at home?
You can easily make your own bath salt. Here is how to make it.
～Ingredients: 1 serving～
- ・Baking soda
- 2 tablespoons
- ・Citric acid
- 1 tablespoon
- ・Potato starch (corn starch is also OK)
- 1 tablespoon
- ・Water
- A little
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Put the baking soda, citric acid and potato starch into a bowl.
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Mix the ingredients in the bowl, mashing them together with a wooden pestle.
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Add water a little at a time with a spray bottle and mix. Mix until the powder is damp and can be held in your hand and becomes firm.
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When it has reached the right consistency, fill the mold with the ingredients from step 3 and press firmly to make it solid.
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When you take it out of the mold, it's ready to use!
Let's try using it in the bath♪
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What's more!
It's also fun to add aroma oil to give it a scent, or to add color with food coloring.
Did you understand that baking soda is also useful in the bath? As the largest baking soda manufacturer in Japan, AGC has been making baking soda for over 100 years.
