Whilst I would never give up my bath in favour of just a shower, there are some pretty amazing products you can buy to ensure you have quite the experience and these Lush Shower Bombs are just it.
With three shower bombs in the range, I bought all
three to test and try. They are priced at £2.75 each and you get more use out of them than I expected, even though they are quite crumbly, it just depends how you use them to get those uses. Also as a tip - place them on a soap dish after using so they don’t break into pieces all over your bath/shower.
These Shower Bombs are not the kind you just put onto the floor of your shower to soak in the scent, Lush have made them much more interesting products by asking you to add water, preferably warm and then as soon as that’s after comes into contact with your shower bomb it will foam up into a cleansing mousse that you can sweep all over your skin.
The first Shower Bomb I tried is lovely and pink and Lush have called it Comfort Zone, and with such a name, I was expecting something that resembled The Comforter Bubble Bar, sadly it is not.
Described as being like a hug in the shower, this shower bomb uses Blackcurrant Absolute for its comforting, fresh and envigorating scent. Alongside it comes fresh raspberries which are not only packed full of antioxidants, but impressively every part of the berry is used - so you have the seeds which provide exfoliation, while the juice helps to soothe and firm the skin. Following on from that we then have Cypress Oil which has properties known to soothe sore muscles, increase blood circulation and help to detoxify the skin before finally the inclusion of Chai seeds which also aid exfoliation.
What I really liked about Comfort Zone is the fruity scent that is detectable before you move into the shower but upon contact with water, that scent intensifies slightly and it is a real mood changer.
The second Shower Bomb is bright white in colour and is called Sleepy and it looks pretty much like a cloud.
Sleepy is the one you need to relax, wind down, de-stress and get yourself ready for bed. Unsurprisingly you will find that Lavender Oil is used for its absolute to quiet the mind and promote restful sleep. The Lavender flower is filled with linalool, a substance known for its sedative effects on the nervous system. Added to that we have Tonka Absolute which has a very soothing effect to the skin as well as one of the most sweet and comforting aromas. The next comforting aroma is Benzoin resinoid which is quite a versatile ingredient because it also creates a thin protective film on the skin and hair, which helps prevent moisture loss and gives hair shine. Finally we have Fine Oatmeal which is used for its soothing and anti-inflammatory properties, making it cooling and calming on the skin.
It’s hard not to like the scent of this Shower Bomb, it is definitely my favourite of the three and one which is calming and soothing and a delight to use before bedtime.
The final Shower Bomb is called Not Sleepy and not only is it bright yellow in colour, it is one which is definitely a morning product when you feel sleepy and are struggling to get a move on.
Starting with Neroli Oil, which has the most wonderful citrusy floral scent which most definitely helps change your mood! In a product such as this, as well as the scent benefits, the oil when on the skin is toning, soothing and antimicrobial. Then we have Sicilian Lemon Oil, if the Neroli wasn’t enough to kick you awake then this is absolutely going to! Lemon oil which is antibacterial, is also known for its deeply cleansing and brightening effects on the skin and hair. This oil contains alpha-hydroxy-acids, also known as AHAs and they help to break down and exfoliate those dead skin cells to reveal fresh new skin. Working alongside the AHAs we have ground white rice and it too helps to aid exfoliation. It is said that the slight roughness of the rice works to slough away surface dry skin cells to reveal a brighter, fresher looking skin.
This shower bomb does leave your skin feeling fresh and smooth and for me, I found it especially good for my shins where, after months of wearing thick tights and leggings had left my skin feeling pretty dry, this is a great product to helping to slough away that dry skin.
Each one of these Shower Bombs has amazing qualities and if you don’t have a bath to enjoy the luxury of a bath bomb, then I am glad Lush have come up with an alternative and at priced just £2.75 they won’t break the bank.