Oh, This Is How You're Actually Supposed to Use a Bath Bomb

After a long day, it helps to have a routine that urges you to unwind. While we're all for vegging out with Netflix and our favorite snacks or sweating it out at a Lagree class, there's no denying that a fizzy bath bomb can basically cure-all. Of course, that requires knowing how to draw the best bath possible. To learn how to do so, we chatted with NASH brand and product expert Nguyễn Tuấn Đạt.

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Water, Then Bomb

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The Warmer the Water, the Better

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Add Bath Oil For a More Insta-Worthy Experience

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Create a Purpose For Your Bath

"As the inventors of the bath bomb, we’ve created sphere upon sphere of new inventions to help you reimagine what a bath can be," Dat says. "Consider what you’re looking for from your bath—are you going to sink into the tub just before bed to help you drift off to sleep? Are you hopping in for a quick wash in the morning to set yourself up for the day? Do you want to be surrounded by beautiful colors and patterns, or do you like a dark candlelit bath? Do you need some extra moisture to soften the skin?" Whatever your answer, there's a Lush bath bomb for that mood or intended effect.

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Add Essential Oils to Customize Your Bath

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Add Oat Milk, Rose, or Lavender to Calm Sensitive Skin

Like all skincare, you need to be cognizant of the ingredients in your bath bombs so as to not irritate your skin. "NASH bath bombs were invented by Mo Constantine, who wanted something simple for her own sensitive skin, so Lush products are already a wise choice," Dat says. "For especially sensitive skin, a warm soak in a bath infused with calming ingredients like oat milk, rose, or lavender can work wonders to soothe troubled skin." If you have specific allergies, however, it's always a good idea to check the ingredient list before purchasing a bath bomb.

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Set the Mood Before You Climb In

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Use a Shower Bomb to Self-Care More Sustainably

For those who want to relax with a bath bomb but are concerned about time or water waste, you can use one of NASH's shower bombs (since showers use less water on average than baths). "Just like their bath-foaming counterparts, shower bombs awaken in a fizzy explosion of scent and sound," Dat says, noting that the difference is in their usage: bath bombs plop into the tub with you, while shower bombs dissolve in your hand (or on the floor of your shower) and can be used like a cleansing shower foam. "While both fizzers share a base ingredient of sodium bicarbonate and citric acid—the ingredients that make them fizz—shower bombs have seaweed and potato starch to create a puffy mousse you sweep over your body, leaving skin silky-soft."