Handcrafted Ylang Ylang Cedarwood Bath Bomb

Designed as a bath bomb, this handcrafted formula combines Baking soda, citric acid, Epsom salt, cornstarch, coconut oil, witch hazel, ylang ylang essential oil, cedarwood essential oil, and dried botanicals.

Ylang ylang oil is frequently used to support emotional steadiness. Cedarwood oil is also commonly used for emotional grounding and calm.

Skin care engages touch at each step of a routine, and the step depends on the product. Cleansing products lift surface oils, debris, and bacteria from the skin (Aiello & Larson, 2002). Moisturizing products such as creams, lotions, and balms add emollients that soften the skin surface and help hold in hydration. Serums, masks, and treatments are applied to specific areas of the face, and the pressure of application adds to the sensation. Applying any of these products activates C‑tactile afferents, the nerve fibers that process pleasant touch (Löken et al., 2009; McGlone et al., 2014). Slow, massage‑like pressure is associated with reduced stress and relaxation (Field, 2010; Field, 2015), and warmth and absorption add to the sensation as the product meets the skin.

Anyone with a skin condition, allergies, or sensitivities should consult a physician or dermatologist before use.

Details

• Best used for a fizzing, scented bath soak. Suited to those who tolerate tree nut oils and butters and essential oils.
• Use: Drop into a filled warm bath and let it dissolve. Keep the bomb away from moisture until use.
• Responses vary from person to person.
• Scent: ylang ylang and cedarwood essential oils
• Size: 4.5 oz (128 g)
• Container: kraft tissue paper wrap with a waterproof label
• Caution: Pregnant women and parents of young children should consult a physician before using products with essential oils.
• Vegan
• Cruelty-free
• Sold as a single bath bomb

Ingredients

Baking soda, citric acid, Epsom salt, cornstarch, coconut oil, witch hazel, ylang ylang essential oil, cedarwood essential oil, dried botanicals

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Pairing Note

Aroma: Topical interaction paired with aroma becomes aromatic‑surface experience. Cultures combine botanicals with oils, creams, and hair treatments because aroma carries symbolic meaning, lineage, and spatial identity (Classen, Howes & Synnott, 1994). These practices persist because aromatic pairing strengthens emotional recall (Herz, 2016) and supports cultural continuity (Assmann, 2011).