The term bath salts refers to a range of water-soluble, usually inorganic solid products designed to be added to a bath. They are said to improve cleaning, improve the experience of bathing, and serve as a vehicle for cosmetic agents. Bath salts have been developed which mimic the properties of natural mineral baths or hot springs.
Such salts include:
- magnesium sulfate (Epsom salts)
- sodium chloride (table salt)
- sodium bicarbonate (baking soda)
- sodium hexametaphosphate (Calgon, amorphous/glassy sodium metaphosphate)
- sodium sesquicarbonate
- bora
