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Epsom Salt ''' Detox, Exfoliate And Reduce Stress

By: CarolynSue Home | Health-and-Fitness | Beauty


Epsom Salts are named for the mineral rich waters of Epsom, England, where they were known at least as far back as Shakespeare's day. When bathing, the magnesium sulfate (Epsom Salts) is absorbed through the skin and is an inexpensive and natural way to reduce stress, treat skin problems, and draw toxins from the body.

Epsom Salts has been a long time remedy natural remedy for a number of ailments. An Epsom Salts bath is known to relieve aching limbs, muscle strain and back pain. In addition, it has been known to heal cuts, reduce soreness from childbirth and relieves colds and congestion. Furthermore, Epsom Salts will flush toxins and heavy metals from the body.

Epsom Salts is a natural stress reliever too. Stress drains the body of magnesium. An Epsom Salts bath absorbs magnesium into our body thus helping to relieve stress. The magnesium helps to produce adequate amounts of serotonin, a mood-elevating chemical within the brain that creates a feeling of calm and relaxation.

Epsom Salts has many uses, as an all body exfoliate to remove dead skin cells and promote circulation, as a foot soaking agent to smooth, relax and refreshes your feet and neutralize odors, and as a facial exfoliate.

Below are some easy skin care recipes using Epsom Salts. The cost is minimal yet very beneficial for your skin.

Just Like the Spa!
Massage a handful of Epsom Salts mixed with 1-tablespoon bath oil or olive oil and rub all over wet skin to cleanse exfoliate and soften the rough spots! Rinse well. Note recommended on freshly shaved legs.

Easy Facial Cleanser:
Mix 1/2 Tsp of Epsom Salts into cleansing cream for a deep-pore cleansing. Massage on skin. Rinse with cool water. Pat dry.

Epsom Salts Detox Bath Recipe

1 Cup Epsom Salts
1 handful sea Salts
2 Tablespoons bath oil

Pour the ingredients into the tub while the tub is filling.

Epsom Salts has wonderful properties and uses that are beneficial to the mind, body, and soul. In addition, the cost of a box of Epsom Saltss is so minimal compared to all the fancy packaged skin care products, that you can indulge yourself as much as you like.

For those people that suffer from high blood pressure, heart problems, or diabetes, you should consult your doctor prior to using an Epsom Salts bath. Additionally, the information provided above is not intended to replace the care or advice of a physician if you suffer from skin disorders, severe stress or anxiety, or other health problems.



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Carol Belanger, author of 300+ Skin Care Recipes

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