by Kayla Johnson
As the cannabis industry continues to grow and expand here in Oklahoma, there are new products hitting the market almost every week, it seems. One product idea that has gained significant momentum in recent months is THC infused bath products, like salts or bath bombs. Like your average bath bomb or bath soak, these little jars or spheres or goodness are packed with any varying combination of baking soda, epsom salt, essential oils, and coconut oil, but what really sets these apart is the fact that the coconut oil is infused with either THC, CBD, or both. The brand that I decided to try out for myself, 420 Bomb, offers a combination of the two in both a bath bomb and a bath soak; each little jar or bath bomb contains 31mg of THC and 24mg of CBD, and while the jars are a little more expensive than the bombs, you get more than one use. My local dispensary had the bath soak, so I snatched it up after a particularly long day in a particularly awful week, ran the hottest bath I could stand, and dumped in about half of the jar.
In addition to turning the water a very faint blue (that did NOT stain the tub, by the way), it smelled like a tropical vacation, which in itself was incredibly relaxing. Like any other bath soak, it dissolved without much effort, and right away, I could tell that the essential oils in it were going to leave my skin moisturized and refreshed. I’d read online that most bath soaks/bombs won’t give you the effects of THC in the same way that smoking or eating normally would, but that it’s possible, especially for women, to experience some degree of psychoactive effects. While I wouldn’t say that’s what I felt, I can say that I felt remarkably relaxed, both physically and mentally, far more than I ever have with plain ole epsom salt, or my favorite from Lush. The tension in my back and shoulders completely melted away, my tired and aching feet stopped barking, even the knot I’d had in my stomach all day seemed to disappear. Beyond the actual pain relief I felt, there was an overall physical relaxation that was more akin to waking up refreshed after a post-Indica-nightcap, even after I pulled the plug. With the physical tension gone, my mind was able to actually relax, meaning when my head finally hit the pillow, I was able to get real, restful sleep. I woke up the next morning, feeling refreshed and more ready to take on the day than I had the entire week before that, and the only thing I’d done differently was that I added the bath soak to my evening routine.
I have to admit that I was impressed, a lot more than I thought I would be. If you’re someone who struggles with physical pain, even tension caused by emotional or mental distress, THC infused bath salts or bath bombs like the ones from 420 Bomb could be a game changer for getting you relief from your symptoms. Ladies especially should take note: if you suffer from severe cramps during that lovely time of the month, this is something to look into. My muscles felt incredibly relaxed and much less sore, and I can only imagine the relief that could be found when the cramps and pain are at their worst. My only complaint is simply that I only have enough for one more bath right now! While not everyone may have the same results, as with anything, THC bath products seem to have a lot of potential, and it’ll be fun to watch how they develop here in Oklahoma.