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bath additive; bath salts; bath bomb
A product added to bathwater for fragrance, relaxation, skin care, or therapeutic effects. Includes bath salts, powders, tablets, and liquid additives.
Composed of 入浴 (bathing) + 剤 (agent, preparation). A staple of Japanese bathing culture, widely available in drugstores and convenience stores.
Common collocations
- 入浴剤を入れる: to add bath additive
- 入浴剤を使う: to use bath additive
- 炭酸入浴剤: carbonated bath additive
- 薬用入浴剤: medicated bath additive
Types
Cultural note
In Japan, where soaking in a hot bath is a daily ritual, bath additives are extremely popular gifts and everyday products. Popular brands include バスクリン and 温泡. Many are designed to recreate the feel of famous 温泉 (hot springs).