4 Beauty Recipes Featuring Epsom Salts

My grandmother used to swear by Epsom Salts. She mostly used it to soak her tired feet after working in her store all day, but she had other uses as well. Epsom Salts are actually Magnesium Sulfate and works wonders as an exfoliant, bath soak and more. Epsom Salts can remove toxins from the body, add a glow to dull skin and relax a tired body.

Here are some recipes you can try featuring Epsom Salts:

1. To exfoliate: Mix 2 cups of Epsom Salt with 1/4 cup of petroleum jelly and a few drops of lavender essential oil. Use the mixture to gently scrub away dry skin patches.
2. Facial: Mix 1/2 TSP of Epsom Salt into cleansing cream for a deep-pore cleansing. Massage on skin. Rinse with cool water. Pat dry.
3. For a relaxing soak: Add two cups of Epsom Salt to the water in a standard-sized bathtub; soak for at least 12 minutes, three times weekly. For an extra treat, add a few drops of eucalyptus oil for a refreshing scent.
4. Homemade bath crystals: Mix two cups of Epsom Salt with a few drops of fragrance to create a custom bath crystal. Add a few drops of food coloring or 1/2 TSP of glycerin if you like. Store in an air-tight container.

Epsom Salts are an affordable solution to many beauty products and can be found in any supermarket or drug store. Some more uses for Epsom Salts:

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