Fragrances and colors are often added to bath salts; in fact, one purpose of salts is as a vehicle or diluent to extend fragrances which are otherwise too potent for convenient use. Other common additives to bath salts are oils (agglomerating the salts to form amorphous granules, the product being called "bath beads" or "bath oil beads"), foaming agents, and effervescent agents.
Bath salts are often enriched with fragrances and colors; in fact, one purpose of salts is to act as a carrier or diluent to extend potent scents that would otherwise be too strong for convenient use. Other common additives to bath salts include oils (agglomerating the salts into amorphous granules, resulting in "bath beads" or "bath oil beads"), foaming agents, and effervescent agents.