Epsom salts have been a widely used element across different cultures and generations due to their multiple uses and benefits.

Although it is true they are special for the care of the garden, their uses in the cleaning of the home, as well as other areas, are also valued.

The best thing about them is that their cost is really accessible , which guarantees that many people can have them at their disposal for when they need it, without the price being a limitation.

What are the common uses of epsom salts?

Body detoxification baths

If you want your body, in addition to relax, get all the benefits of Epsom salts , nothing better than to immerse yourself in them.

After a bath with these salts we will notice a great rest in the whole body.

Ingredients

• Warm water (needed to fill the tub)
• 2 cups of Epsom salts (400 g)
• 5 drops of lavender oil

Mode of use

• Mix the Epsom salts with the essential oil and add them to the bath water. Wait 5 minutes for everything to integrate.
• After the indicated time, immerse yourself in the water, relax for 20 minutes and retreat.
• It is ideal that you do it at least twice a week, so you can feel the change of your body towards a calmer and more relaxed perception.

Benefit

• With the sensation of the salts on your body, you will notice how the maximum limit of tranquility reaches all areas.
• You will get away from stress points and you will improve your physical condition towards vitality.

Exfoliating skin

When you want to leave your skin smooth and free of roughness , Epsom salts can be your best alternative because they leave a suitable texture for a long time.

Ingredients

• 1 handful of epsom salts (25 grams)
• 1 tablespoon of almond oil (15 ml)

Mode of use

• In a small bowl mix the two ingredients,
• Take a little with your hands and start massaging the skin, in a circular way.  Particularly emphasize difficult areas such as elbows and heels.
• Repeat the procedure 2 times a week and keep your skin well maintained.
• You can also use it at night on your face to obtain an exfoliating effect.

Benefit

By exfoliating the skin with Epsom salts you are effectively removing dead cells.

In addition, we will achieve a double action when mixed with almond oil, because it will be the right one after removing the superficial cells, moisturizing the whole area and giving it an exceptional softness that lasts several days.

Remove splinters from the skin

It can happen to you that, when you walk barefoot on the floor of your house, your feet meet with a splinter and get inside the skin.

How to extract it? Simple! With the Epsom salts, which have a softening effect on the skin surface.

Ingredients

• 1 handful of epsom salts
• 4 cups of warm water (1 liter)

Utensils

• 1 clip

Mode of use

• In a bowl to submerge the feet, place the measurement of the salts with the water and leave your feet inside for 20 minutes.
• Proceed to locate where the splinter is and with the help of the clamp, remove it.

Benefit

• After submerging your feet in this salt water, you will see that the surface becomes much softer.
• In this way, the extraction of the splinter that has been stuck inside this vulnerable area is favored so that you do not have to submit to the pain of finding it deep.

Reduces the itching of the skin

If you feel that the itching of your skin every time becomes more intense, either by a product that you applied or due to heat irritation , you have an excellent alternative to reduce it and are the Epsom salts.

Ingredients

• 1 cup of water (250 ml)
• 2 tablespoons of epsom salts (30 grams)

Mode of use

• Place the salts in the cup of water and let stand for 5 minutes
• Dip a cloth over the salt water and apply it to the area of ​​itching.
• Rub it gently and leave for 2 minutes. Repeat the process until it is completely relieved.

Benefit

Thanks to the soothing effects of the salts the itching of the skin diminishes, as well as the irritation. In addition the  lasting relieving effect.

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