The Wonders of Epsom Salt

Some may still regard Epsom Salt as an old wives tale remedy, however, its the secret ingredient in many luxury bath products and an A-list celebrity beauty staple. Personally, I like to stock up on cartons of Epsom Salt at my local $1 store and keep a 3 lb. bag of Dr. Teal’s Soaking Solution on standby to soothe my aching joints in a warm detoxifying bath.

Dr. Teal's Epsom Salt (Image courtesy of Walmart)

Apparently, I’m not alone in my affection for this affordable, medicinal bath and beauty product. Hot Mama Daily reader Sandhi Schimmel Gold, writes, “My favorite [bath product] is Kiehl’s Lavendar Soaking salt, but when I’m on a budget, I’ll go for Epsom salts.”

She adds a great tip for cold and flu season: “If I feel like I’m getting sick, I take a hot bath and put as much ginger in [fresh or powdered] as I can stand.  It always wards off the cold!”

According to the Epsom Salt Council, Epsom Salt is a pure mineral compound (magnesium sulfate) in crystal form that gently exfoliates skin and smoothes rough patches.  Its potential benefits include:

• May soften skin and exfoliate
• Ease stress
• Lower blood pressure
• Create a happy, relaxed feeling
• Raise energy levels

Stay tuned for a few Epsom Salt beauty recipes you can use at home.