Taking a bath is often a hygiene necessity, but trust the Japanese to elevate it into an art form; they have created a culture out of bathing, centred around communal sento and onsen. So it comes as no surprise that Lush chose to release 13 Japan-inspired bath bombs exclusive to Harajuku Store for its 30th anniversary
If you’re not familiar with the concept of a bath bomb, it’s a basically ball of sodium bicarbonate, citrus acid and other therapeutic ingredients such as aromatherapy herbs and oils, which dissolves in your tub to create a more spa-like bathing experience.
When Lush co-founder Mo Constantine invented the original bath bomb in the ‘90s, it inspired a frenzy of tap-running in homes around the world. Just last year In November, Lush opened its very first bath bomb concept store in Harajuku. The store’s backlit walls display a spectrum of creative bath bombs, and there’s even a stainless steel kaitenzushi-like conveyor belt weaving around, lined with a range of the store’s effervescent bath treats.
In celebration of the brand’s 30th anniversary, you can now purchase Japan-inspired bath bombs at its Harajuku store, which we admit, make great souvenirs. There are 13 varieties in total, but here are four of our favourites.
Ninja (¥960)
This stealthy bath bomb dissolves faster than the eye can see, with sounds of popping candy to enhance the mystical ninja experience. In addition to the visual entertainment, your bath will be infused with sweet geranium and patchouli to promote skin health.
Temple in the sky (¥960)
As this bomb dissolves in your bath, it turns your bathwater dark blue and speckles it with gold glitter, reminiscent of the sparkle of the sun. Aroma wise, it releases a calming citrus infusion of Sicilian lemon and orange oil.
Roar (¥760)
Although this Godzilla-inspired bath bomb is more kawaii (cute) than kowai (scary), it adds to the bath-bomb novelty by turning your bath neon green. It also infuses the bath with peppermint oil and green tea to revive and refresh your skin and stimulate the five senses.
Shimokoubai (¥960)
This cute little candy lookalike is based on a traditional Japanese springtime confection, which symbolises a plum blossom coming through the frost. It’s highly moisturising, coated with salt crystals to cleanse the skin, and infuses the bath with a peachy aroma, reminiscent of the aroma that blows through the flowers.
These bath bombs are now on sale, only at the Harajuku bath bomb concept store.