Epsom Salt Uses

Epsom Salt Uses 

Epsom Salts are one of those totally natural, inexpensive healers that so many people overlook. Epsom salt is really Magnesium sulfate and it’s named Epsom Salts because it’s from a town in England called Epsom.  It was discovered in the mineral waters. And, the rest is history –Epsom Salts are wonderful! 

Epsom Salts are also another one of those old school items that our grandmothers used that is becoming  popular again due to the low cost and extensive ways you can use it. Skip the chemicals and go back to nature! From detox baths and kids science experiments, hair care and foot soaks there are a tons of ways to use this economical and versatile item that is easy to find.   Check out the many uses;

1. Detox Bath – throw a handful in your bathtub and soak!
2. Cold and Flu Relief
3. Lip Scrub
4. Skin Exfoliation – scrub those rough heels while you’re in the bath directly with the salts
5. Poison Ivy Relief – throw  several handfuls in your bath and soak soak soak
6. Laxitive – magnesium is a natural laxative and perfectly safe!
7. Acne Treatment
8. Blackhead Extraction
9. Reduce Swelling – soak a sprained ankle or swollen limb in several handfuls for sweet relief
10. DIY Bath Salts
11. DIY Bath Bombs
12. Fabric Softener Crystals
13. Bug Bite Teatment – make a paste in a small amount of water and apply directly to bug bite or throw several handfuls in your bath and soak
14. Garden Soil Additive
15. House Plant Water Additive
16. Sunburn Relief – throw it in your bath and soak for a wonderful healing relief
17. Tile and Grout Cleaner
18. DIY Body Scrub – place several handfuls in a small amount of water, make a paste and scrub with it!
19. Arts and Crafts – glue it to the outside of a mason jar for a snow or frosted snow look – it’s beautiful and natural
20. Kids Science Experiments