Maybe you spent the day chasing waterfalls, exploring a new trail, walking way more steps than you planned or simply surviving a very long week. Either way, there comes a moment when your shoes come off, the lights go down, and your only plan is-RELAX.

That’s where Thera-Suds’ NEW Epsom Salt + Chamomile Infused Bath Bomb comes in.

And while the fizz is definitely fun, there’s more happening in that bath than meets the eye—especially when it comes to chamomile and your skin.

 Chamomile: The Little Flower With Big Skin-Care Energy

Chamomile has been used for centuries in traditional wellness and skin care. Today, researchers are particularly interested in compounds found in chamomile, including flavonoids, terpenoids, apigenin, bisabolol, and chamazulene, which have demonstrated antioxidant and anti-inflammatory activity in laboratory and preclinical research (Srivastava et al., 2010; Sharafzadeh & Alizadeh, 2011). (PubMed Central (PMC))

Translation?

Chamomile is basically the botanical equivalent of “take a breath.” 🌼

 1. It Can Help Soothe Stressed-Out Skin

Your skin deals with a LOT—sun exposure, sweat, environmental stress, friction, dry air, and all those outdoor adventures.

Research on topical chamomile preparations suggests that chamomile has anti-inflammatory properties, although researchers note that more high-quality clinical evidence is needed to determine exactly how effective it is for specific skin conditions (Patel et al., 2012). (PubMed)

Chamomile contains compounds that have been studied for their ability to influence inflammatory pathways, including pathways involving cyclooxygenase enzymes. (PubMed Central (PMC))

So while we're not calling our bath bomb a medical treatment—because it's definitely not a prescription—chamomile makes a beautiful addition to a relaxing skin-care ritual.

 

 2. Antioxidant Goodness? Yes, Please.

Chamomile contains naturally occurring flavonoids and other plant compounds with antioxidant activity. Antioxidants are important because they help counter oxidative stress caused by reactive molecules that can contribute to cellular damage (Srivastava et al., 2010). (PubMed Central (PMC))

And after a day outside?

Your skin deserves some botanical love.

Our chamomile-infused bath is designed to turn your regular soak into a little self-care reset—because sometimes the best part of an adventure is coming home and getting ridiculously comfortable.

 3. Chamomile Has a Long History in Skin Care

Chamomile isn't just having a trendy skincare moment.

It has a long history of external use for skin irritation and inflammatory conditions, and chamomile preparations have been incorporated into creams, cleansers, and other cosmetic products (Dall'Acqua et al., 2018; Srivastava et al., 2010). (PubMed Central (PMC))

Modern research continues to investigate chamomile's potential anti-inflammatory, antioxidant, antimicrobial, and soothing properties.

So yes, that tiny flower has been putting in work. 🌼

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🧂 Okay… But What About the Epsom Salt?

We couldn't stop at chamomile.

We had to bring the Epsom salt to the party.

Epsom salt is magnesium sulfate, a mineral salt commonly used in bath products. Magnesium sulfate has also been evaluated for cosmetic use, and the Cosmetic Ingredient Review Expert Panel concluded that it is safe for use in cosmetics under the concentrations and conditions reviewed (Fiume et al., 2018). (PubMed)

But let's clear up one popular internet claim:

🚨 The Magnesium Myth

You've probably seen people say that an Epsom salt bath replenishes your body's magnesium through your skin.

The science isn't quite there.

Research evaluating transdermal magnesium has found minimal magnesium permeation through intact skin, and reviews have concluded that claims of meaningful magnesium absorption from salt baths aren't well supported by current evidence (Grober et al., 2017; Camili et al., 2026). (PubMed)

So we're not going to tell you that our bath bomb is going to magically fix a magnesium deficiency.

Because facts > hype. Always.

What we can say is that an Epsom salt bath can be part of a relaxing bathing ritual—and combining that experience with chamomile, a warm soak, and a little uninterrupted me time sounds pretty good to us.

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 Ready to Romanticize Your Bath?

Your next adventure might be waiting outside—but tonight, we're choosing the tub.

Shop the NEW Thera-Suds Epsom Salt + Chamomile Infused Bath Bomb and turn your post-adventure soak into your favorite part of the day.

Note: This article is for educational and cosmetic-wellness purposes and isn't intended to diagnose, treat, or cure a medical condition. Chamomile may cause allergic reactions in people sensitive to plants in the Asteraceae/daisy family. Patch testing is a good idea if you're prone to sensitive skin or allergies (Srivastava et al., 2010; Ostovar et al., 2025). (PubMed)

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References

Camili, V., Stürup, S., & Heinz, A. (2026). Does magnesium permeate the skin? An ex vivo investigation of magnesium ion delivery through intact and barrier-disrupted skin. European Journal of Pharmaceutics and Biopharmaceutics, 226, 115173. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.ejpb.2026.115173 (PubMed)

Fiume, M. M., Bergfeld, W. F., Belsito, D. V., Hill, R. A., Klaassen, C. D., Liebler, D. C., Marks, J. G., Jr., Shank, R. C., Slaga, T. J., Snyder, P. W., & Andersen, F. A. (2018). Safety assessment of magnesium sulfate as used in cosmetics. International Journal of Toxicology, 37(3_suppl), 22S–31S. (PubMed)

Grober, U., Werner, T., Vormann, J., & Kisters, K. (2017). Myth or reality—Transdermal magnesium? Nutrients, 9(8), 813. https://doi.org/10.3390/nu9080813 (PubMed)

Ostovar, M., et al. (2025). Chamomile: A systematic review of adverse events. Complementary Therapies in Medicine. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.ctim.2025.103192 (PubMed)

Patel, S., Cichewicz, R. H., Vore, M., & others. (2012). Evidence for the efficacy and safety of topical herbal drugs in dermatology: Part I—Anti-inflammatory agents. Phytomedicine, 19(14), 1279–1284. https://doi.org/10.1016/S0947-7113(11)80036-X (PubMed)

Sharafzadeh, S., & Alizadeh, O. (2011). German and Roman chamomile. Journal of Medicinal Plants Research, 5(2), 229–232. (PubMed Central (PMC))

Srivastava, J. K., Shankar, E., & Gupta, S. (2010). Chamomile: A herbal medicine of the past with bright future. Molecular Medicine Reports, 3(6), 895–901. https://doi.org/10.3892/mmr.2010.377 (PubMed Central (PMC))