Epsom Salt - Magnesium Sulfate -- is a pure mineral that benefits your skin and body in a number of ways. You can soak in it to often skin and use it as a scrub to exfoliate rough patches. You can also soak in it to reduce the swelling and inflammation of body aches and pains.
Wash your face before going to bed .
Its potential benefits include:
-May soften skin and exfoliate
-Ease stress
-Lower blood pressure
-Create a happy, relaxed feeling
-Raise energy levels
According to recent studies in the Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology, deposits of nicotine and carbon monoxide (from secondhand smoke and pollution) can wreck havoc on the skin..
To cleanse your face
Mix a half-teaspoon of Epsom Salt with your regular cleansing cream. Just massage into skin and rinse with cold water.
To take advantage of the health and beauty related functions of Epsom Salt, the Epsom Salt Council suggests the following tips:
To exfoliate:
Mix together two cups of Epsom Salt and cup of petroleum jelly. Add a few drops of lavender essential oil for a pleasant fragrance. Apply the mixture to gently scrub away old cells and encourage a healthier-looking complexion.
For a facial:
Mix teaspoon of Epsom Salt into a deep cleansing cream so you can reap the benefits of this mineral deep inside your skin. Massage the mixture onto your skin and then rinse with cool water. Pat dry.
To accompany a pedicure:
Before you go to the trouble of painting your nails, soften your feet by soaking them in a bathtub or plastic basin with warm water and Epsom Salt for at least 10 to 15 minutes. The salt will help to smoothen your feet, giving them a relaxed and refreshed feel.
Relaxing bath crystals:
Mix two cups of Epsom Salt with a few drops of a delightful fragrance to create a custom bath crystal. To dress up your bath crystals, add a few drops of food coloring or teaspoon of glycerin. Store the crystals in an airtight container.
Soothing spa treatment:
After showering, the Epsom Salt Council recommends massaging handfuls of Epsom Salt over wet skin to exfoliate the body. It's the same treatment many upscale spas use, without the upscale price!
For a tranquil soak:
Fill your bathtub with water at a comfortable temperature that you enjoy. As you re filling the tub, add two cups of Epsom Salt to the water (if it is a standard-sized bathtub make adjustments for larger tubs). Soak for at least 12 minutes, three times a week for best results. As an extra treat, the Epsom Salt Council recommends adding a few drops of eucalyptus oil for an invigorating aroma.
Wash your face before going to bed .
Its potential benefits include:
-May soften skin and exfoliate
-Ease stress
-Lower blood pressure
-Create a happy, relaxed feeling
-Raise energy levels
According to recent studies in the Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology, deposits of nicotine and carbon monoxide (from secondhand smoke and pollution) can wreck havoc on the skin..
To cleanse your face
Mix a half-teaspoon of Epsom Salt with your regular cleansing cream. Just massage into skin and rinse with cold water.
To take advantage of the health and beauty related functions of Epsom Salt, the Epsom Salt Council suggests the following tips:
To exfoliate:
Mix together two cups of Epsom Salt and cup of petroleum jelly. Add a few drops of lavender essential oil for a pleasant fragrance. Apply the mixture to gently scrub away old cells and encourage a healthier-looking complexion.
For a facial:
Mix teaspoon of Epsom Salt into a deep cleansing cream so you can reap the benefits of this mineral deep inside your skin. Massage the mixture onto your skin and then rinse with cool water. Pat dry.
To accompany a pedicure:
Before you go to the trouble of painting your nails, soften your feet by soaking them in a bathtub or plastic basin with warm water and Epsom Salt for at least 10 to 15 minutes. The salt will help to smoothen your feet, giving them a relaxed and refreshed feel.
Relaxing bath crystals:
Mix two cups of Epsom Salt with a few drops of a delightful fragrance to create a custom bath crystal. To dress up your bath crystals, add a few drops of food coloring or teaspoon of glycerin. Store the crystals in an airtight container.
Soothing spa treatment:
After showering, the Epsom Salt Council recommends massaging handfuls of Epsom Salt over wet skin to exfoliate the body. It's the same treatment many upscale spas use, without the upscale price!
For a tranquil soak:
Fill your bathtub with water at a comfortable temperature that you enjoy. As you re filling the tub, add two cups of Epsom Salt to the water (if it is a standard-sized bathtub make adjustments for larger tubs). Soak for at least 12 minutes, three times a week for best results. As an extra treat, the Epsom Salt Council recommends adding a few drops of eucalyptus oil for an invigorating aroma.
