Kama Sutra Treasures of the Sea Bath Kit

Kama Sutra Treasures of the Sea is a jar of bath salts that turns the tub into a small piece of ocean. Scoop the salts into running water and the bath turns blue, picks up an ocean-breeze scent and forms a layer of bubbles. The 24.5 oz jar comes with a real seashell to use as the scoop, which is the detail most people remember.

What these bath salts do in the tub

Kama Sutra describes the result as a frothy bath in a calming blue, with a fragrance meant to recall a sea breeze rather than flowers or fruit. The salts dissolve as the tub fills, and stirring the water spreads both the colour and the bubbles. It's a fresher, cleaner scent profile than many of the brand's fruity products, which makes it easy to share with a partner who doesn't like sweet smells.

How to run a Treasures of the Sea bath

• Start the tap at a comfortable temperature.
• Use the seashell to scoop salts directly under the running water.
• Stir the water with your hand to spread the colour and let the bubbles build.
• Climb in once the tub is full and the salts have dissolved.

Begin with a scoop or two and add more next time if you want a deeper colour or more scent. Kama Sutra says the salts won't clog or stain the tub; a quick rinse of the tub afterwards still keeps it looking its tidiest.

A bath for two, or one

The kit is sold as much for a romantic bath for two as for a quiet solo soak. For a shared bath, set things up before your partner arrives: run the water, add the salts, dim the lights and lay out two towels within reach. Keep drinks in plastic or unbreakable cups near a tub. If your tub is small, a solo soak followed by a massage in the bedroom may be more comfortable than squeezing in together.

As a gift

With its seashell scoop and ocean theme, Treasures of the Sea works well as a present for someone who likes baths but not overtly sexy gifts. It suits housewarmings, birthdays and anniversaries. Add a card or a bottle of massage oil for a fuller gift.

Prefer a gel?

If you'd rather pour than scoop, Kama Sutra's Luxury Bathing Gel Ocean Blue follows a similar sea theme in gel form, and the Mint Tree bathing gel is a cooler, herbal alternative.

Storage

Keep the lid tightly closed between baths. Salts draw moisture from the air, and a steamy bathroom can make them clump into a hard block that's awkward to scoop. If that happens, break it up gently with the shell or a clean spoon. Store the jar on a dry shelf rather than on the edge of the tub, and dry the seashell before putting it back so no water gets into the jar. If you're sensitive to fragrance, try a smaller amount first. Kama Sutra doesn't publish a full ingredient list online, so check the label on the jar.

Specifications

• Brand: Kama Sutra
• Type: bath salts that colour the water blue and form bubbles
• Scent: ocean breeze
• Size: 24.5 oz (694 g)
• Included: real seashell scoop
• Maker states: won't clog or stain the tub

Find more bath products in our bath collection or browse the Kama Sutra range.