Epsom Salts: 12 Benefits, Uses and How to Use

Let’s have a look at the benefits and uses of Epsom Salts. What are these tiny crystal salts? What use do they have? What is the rave all about?

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    There are many varieties of salts available in the market however, Epson salt is rather special.  Epsom salt (or “salts”) was first found in the waters of an England town called Epsom, in the UK.  It contains magnesium and may help the body get rid of toxins while also reducing swelling, stiffness, and pain. It is a natural and organic source of both magnesium and sulfur.   So it is no wonder that epsom salts are commonly used in bath salts, muscle relaxers and pain relievers.

    Several studies have indicated that in water, Epsom salts dissociate into magnesium ions and sulfate ions. These ions are easy to absorb through the skin.1  This proves that Epsom salt has benefits skin absorption.  So it’s no wonder we at Go Eco Love, sell natural Epsom Salts in order to enhance your bathing experience.

    How useful are Epsom salts for skin?

    Other than increasing skin absorption, Epsom salts may help remove dead skin cells and loosen blackheads and are often used for acne prone skin.  Applying the Epsom salt by mixing with an oil, such as olive oil or almond oil, to form a loose paste and gently applying the mixture as an allover face mask is a fantastic use of Epsom salts.  You can do this or only use on acne-prone areas.

    Is it safe to take an Epsom salt bath every day?

    Using Epsom salts in a bath is amazingly relaxing. Baths in general can be meditative and are a great way to take a break from daily stressors.  Due to its properties as explained above, Epsom salts helps your bath become even more relaxing by soothing tired muscles and easing stress.

    A Summary of the Benefits of Epsom salt baths
    • Epsom salts are useful in many ways like health & beauty, household, gardening.
    • They also help to lower the risk or severity of diabetes.
    • Approx 15 min after usage, you will start to experience the mental and physical benefits of Epsom salt.
    • Epsom salts help to relieve pain. 
    • People lacking magnesium usually suffer muscle cramps and inflammation. Epsom salts help to gently relax sore muscles, reduce inflammation. 
    • People feeling stressed and overwhelmed feel much more relaxed from taking an Epsom salt bath. Taking a warm bath can also help a person relax by allowing them to release muscle tension. 
    • Soaking in an Epsom salt bath for a few minutes can reduce inflammation in the affected area.  So if there is a splinter, it helps to soften the splinter and makes it easier to remove.
    • Epsom salts also smoothen rough, dry skin, and helps to remove dead skin cells. Therefore, the exfoliating capability of Epsom salts produce the end result of a polished and smooth skin.  Soaking the feet in Epsom salts has been linked to a reduction in foot odor
    • Epsom salts also improve heart health and help prevent heart diseases.
    • Medical research has found that people suffering from mental and physical stress benefit when their magnesium levels are managed. Since Epsom salts are rich in magnesium, these become a great option.
    • Epsom salt baths are safe even for children. However, orally Epsom salt may be dangerous for pregnant women, children, and people with kidney conditions.
    • Should you experience any side effects, you should consult your doctor or medical personnel.

    At Go Eco Love we sell beautifully handmade natural Epsom salts laced with rose petals for your bathing, cleansing and relaxation ritual.  We actually have it combined with Himalayan Salt in order to have a greater combined effect.  We are confident this will give you a really special experience. We also have a blog post regarding the benefits of Himalayan Salts which you must surely have a look at. Why not head over to our shop and see the Epsom salts and Himalayan salts we have in store for you.

    How to use Go Eco Love’s Epsom and Himalayan Salt combination?

    Mix 2 of the tubes into 350ml of warm water and soak yourself and have a relaxed feeling. 

    REFERENCES

    1Bulger HA, Gausmann F. MAGNESIUM METABOLISM IN HYPERPARATHYROIDISM. J Clin Invest. 1933 Nov;12(6):1135–1142.

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