Even those that have experience with the botanical may be surprised to discover that some people use Kratom products while taking a bath! That’s right – Kratom soap, bath bombs, creams, and more have entered the market in recent years.
Kratom is an herb that people around the world have been using for thousands of years. Often crushed into a powder, it is made from the leaves of a specific tree native to Southeast Asia and is typically made into a tea.
Why are people using Kratom-based bath and body products? Is there a benefit and are they effective? Let’s find out together!
The Active Ingredients: Alkaloids
The effects caused by taking Kratom are caused by the naturally occurring alkaloids found in Kratom leaves. There are more than 25 different alkaloids in Kratom; the two most commonly known are mitragynine and 7-hydroxymitragynine.
These alkaloids are able to bind to receptors in your nervous and immune systems. These bonds are thought to help cause the potential benefits of using Kratom.
Internal vs. External
The effects of Kratom are very different if you apply them externally as opposed to taking them internally. The alkaloids that are being researched need to be digested by the body to interact with your nervous system.
The receptors that the alkaloids may interact with are not present at the skin barrier level. There are some benefits, however, that Kratom powder products may have when applied externally. These benefits have more to do with the naturally hydrating, exfoliating, and antibacterial properties of the Kratom plant.
Why Use Kratom Bath & Body Products
There are a number of Kratom-based bath and body products being used today. Some are commercially available as herbal bath products while others are being made at home by Kratom users. What are the potential benefits of these products?
While Kratom powder is often consumed as a tea in the ways explained above, Kratom bath products take a slightly different approach. Rather, Kratom is often used in bath products for its exfoliating and moisturizing properties!
Additionally, Kratom is a natural antibacterial. This means that Kratom-based bath products could help with moisturization, exfoliation, and keeping infections at bay.
Kratom Soap
Kratom soap is usually used to wash, moisturize, and exfoliate the body. Since the soap cannot be entirely made out of Kratom, you will want to pay attention to what other oils and essences are used to create the soap in question.
Some of the most popular ingredients to include in Kratom soap are olive, coconut, and avocado oil. These are all known for their ability to soothe and rejuvenate the skin, so including them in any soap recipe makes sense.
Depending on the combination of Kratom and other ingredients used in any particular bar of soap, it could have the following benefits:
- Relieves itchy skin
- Moisturizes dry skin
- Balances complexion
- Deep cleansing
- Powerful exfoliation
If you want to get a Kratom soap which specifically targets one or more of these benefits, you may want to try your hand at creating your own soap. By combining the right soap ingredients, you will be able to create a perfect soap blend that gently treats your skin.
Kratom Bath Bombs
Many Kratom users have made their own Kratom bath bombs. The popularity of Kratom bath bombs steps from the growing interest in Kratom as well an already established love of bath bombs in the skin care community.
The powerful antioxidants in Kratom can be used externally in the form of a bath bomb. A bath product like this – infused with many beneficial ingredients – could do wonders for the health of your skin just by soaking in a relaxing bath.
You can use a Kratom tea base to make your own bath bombs are home. Alternatively, you can mix the powder in with the other ingredients as you are making it. The best way to add Kratom would be to infuse it with a natural fatty oil like coconut or avocado oil before adding it to the bomb’s ingredients.
Kratom Lotion & Cream
Making Kratom lotion at home is a smart way to use Kratom externally. Not many studies have been done about the external effectiveness of Kratom, but it has been shown to have both antimicrobial and antibacterial effects. Making a Kratom cream to protect the skin, then, just makes sense!
When applied topically, a lotion that has a combination of Kratom and essential oils could help to soothe skin and muscles.
The Power of Kratom in Bath Products
Millions of people around the world can attest to their appreciation for Kratom powder and tea, but using Kratom-based bath products is not necessarily as well-known to Kratom lovers.
While the benefits of Kratom differ when used externally, Kratom powder is a naturally great exfoliant and cleaning microbial agent. This is why soaps and bath products made from Kratom can help to keep your skin clean, fresh, and rejuvenated.
As with most products, the power of Kratom can be supplemented by other quality bath ingredients. Lavender, fatty oils, and many other natural compounds can be combined to make a high-quality, natural soap or lotion that could bring you big benefits in just a few uses!
