Most of us are pretty familiar with epsom stalks. Usually bought in a large bag and added to hot baths, these little salt crystals are great for soothing aching muscles and joints.
Epsom salts are actually made of a pure mineral compound of magnesium and sulfate, which can easily absorbed through the skin.
These combined minerals do plenty of good for the body like relieve muscle pain, reduce inflammation, flush out toxins, and help with headaches, which is why it is frequently recommended while soaking in a nice hot bath.
But its many chemical properties, as well as its gritty texture, make it useful in many other ways.
As long as it's used under the amount specified on its packaging, Epsom salt can be good for washing your face and hair — even your garden can benefit from it!
Check below to learn even more reasons to love Epsom salt. By the end of the list, you'll probably be out the door, eager to buy a bag — if you don't already have some.
Epsom Salt Use #1: Exfoliates Skin
Epsom is a great natural exfoliant that you can use to soften up dry skin.
Rubbing Epsom salt over damp skin will slough off all of the dead cells, and it can be safely absorbed through your pores.
Epsom Salt Use #2: Relieves Constipation
The various properties in Epsom salt increase the amount of water in your intestines, according to the U.S. Food and Drug Administration, which will help objects in them pass more easily.
In order to ingest it, adults can dissolve two to four teaspoons of Epsom salt into a large glass of water and drink it up, while kids can dissolve one to two teaspoons.
However, if your digestive problems persist, always seek the advice of a medical professional.
Epsom Salt Use #3: Removes Splinters
Splinters can be tricky to dig out of your skin, and can get infected if they are not removed entirely.
Fortunately, Epsom salt can actually help pull the splinter to the surface of the skin, so that it is easily removable with tweezers.
You can either soak your finger in an epsom salt solution two to three times per day, or sprinkle it on the site and wrap it with a bandage. The shard should work its way out in a few days.
Epsom Salt Use #4: Removes Dirt And Makeup
You can add Epsom salt into your favorite cleanser and use it on your face as you normally would.
Its exfoliating properties will get rid of dead skin, making it easier for your face to absorb all the good stuff!
Epsom Salt Use #5: Removes Oil Buildup
According to Livestrong, Epsom salt can serve as a great natural shampoo that busts oil and product buildup out of your hair.
And since it naturally promotes blood flow, applying it to your scalp can help it stay strong and produce oils at a healthy pace.
To add it into your hair, mix the salt with lemon juice, then add it into your hair, let it sit for about 20 minutes, and rinse.
Epsom Salt Use #6: Cleans Dirty Dishes
The grittiness of Epsom salt can help rinse off more than just dead skin cells.
Adding a bit of it to particularly dirty dishes can help scrape through the mess and make them sparkly clean again.
Epsom Salt Use #7: Cleans Tile Grout
Epsom salt is also an easy, inexpensive option for cleaning tile grout.
Simply add a bit to a wet toothbrush to scrub away gunk from your grout.
Epsom Salt Use #8: Nourishes Plants
The magnesium in Epsom salt helps strengthen cell walls, which is important for seed germination and the production of chlorophyll, according to garden.org.
That's why it has been used to fertilize plants for ages.
Epsom Salt Use #9: Soothes Sunburns
Epsom salt also has anti-inflammatory properties, which means that it can ease the aches and pains from sunburns.
Simply mix up an Epsom salt water solution and apply to the skin — the application is less sticky than aloe!
It turns out that little bag of salt has the power to help your body and household!
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