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Health Benefit of Epsom salt

We use epsom salt a lot at our house. It is a good source of magnesium and has dozens of household uses. Here are the Health Benefit of Epsom salt

1. As a relaxing Magnesium Bath Soak – Add at least 1 cup of epsom salt to a warm bath and soak for 20 minutes.
2. Splinter Removal- Soak in concentrated epsom salt water to pull out a splinter.
3. Magnesium Foot Scrub- Make a homemade magnesium scrub for a boost of magnesium and super soft skin.
4. Facial Wash- Add a pinch of epsom salt to your usual face cleaner for a skin exfoliating magnesium boost.
5. Tile/Grout Cleaner- Mix equal parts of liquid dish soap and epsom salts and use to scrub tile and grout. Rinse well for a streak free shine.
6. Body Aches- Add 2 cups of epsom salt to a warm bath and soak for at least 20 minutes to help relieve muscle sprains and for a transdermal magnesium boost.
7. Foot Soak- For a concentrated magnesium boost, add 1 cup of epsom salt to a hot foot soak and soak for 20 minutes.
8. Get rid of slugs- Have slugs in your garden or on your patio? Sprinkle epsom salt to deter them.
9. Headache relief- There is evidence that soaking in a soothing epsom salt bath may help relieve headache.
10. Smooth skin- Mix 1/2 cup epsom salt with 1/4 cup olive oil and scrub skin in the shower for healthy and smooth skin.
11. Itchy Skin or Bug Bites- Dissolve a tablespoon of epsom salt in to 1/2 cup of water and cool. Spritz on itchy skin or apply a wet compress to help relieve itching.
12. Minor Sunburn Relief- Use the same ratio in the itchy skin relief above and spritz on to minor sunburns to help soothe them.
13. Help Kids Sleep Better- Add a cup to kids’ bath water before bed to help them sleep peacefully..