You might have bought Epsom salt a while ago for a specific purpose, only to have it sitting around now to collect dust. Luckily for you, Epsom salt is full of magnesium and sulfates which can be great for a variety of household uses. Here are some ways to use Epsom salt that will have you buying more in no time!
Frost your windows over the holidays.
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Got some flat beer, Epsom salt, and guests visiting during the holidays? Just mix together the beer with your salt and use a paintbrush to apply it to windows. The Epsom salt forms a crystalline structure, similarly to the manner in which ice crystals form, and the mixture can be applied to your windows to give your home that frosty Christmas feel in no time!
That amazing bath for when your body is aching.
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Soaking your sore muscles in Epsom salt one of the more common uses of it. Just add about 1/2 cup of Epsom salt to a tub of warm water and soak for about 20 minutes. Your body will come out feeling brand new! The magnesium in Epsom salt is soaked up by your body and helps to relax skeletal muscles. It does so by reducing lactic acid buildup in your muscles, which can occur during physical activity.
Remove pesky splinters from your body.
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Nobody likes a stubborn splinter. And especially no one likes digging a needle into your skin to pull it out. Fortunately, Epsom salt increases osmotic pressure on the skin making it easier to pull out splinters. Just dissolve a cup of Epsom salt into a tub of warm water and soak the affected area. The mixture will draw the splinter towards the surface without having to deal with any pain.
Volumize your hair for a bigger, bouncier look.
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To volumize your hair for a better look, mix together equal parts of Epsom salt and conditioner. Work the mixture into your hair and rinse it out after 20 minutes. Your locks will be thicker and ready for styling in no time! Excess oil in your hair can weigh it down and cause your hair to look flat instead of full and bouncy. The Epsom salt aids in removing too much oil, which makes it a great addition to your hair products!
Make a custom facial scrub for healthier skin.
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Adding a pinch of Epsom salt to your favorite facial cream can be an easy way to improve overall health and exfoliate your skin. The custom scrub can help you avoid products with microbeads while giving your body a healthy dose of minerals. Just massage the mixture into your skin and wash it away with cold water. The Epsom salt is also great for giving you smooth skin by rubbing away dead skin cells and allowing for deeper exfoliation.
Stimulate your digestive process.
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Epsom salt can be a great way to flush out toxins and replace laxatives for the occasional constipation. Mix about 2 teaspoons of Epsom salt with 1 cup of warm water and drink away! Be sure not to repeat this cleanse more than once per day though, and take in some extra water to offset the salt. The Magnesium sulfate in Epsom salt works well as a laxative by increasing water in your intestines, allowing for smoother flow in your intestinal system.
Keep slugs away from your garden.
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Most people know that salts are a slugs worst enemy. Just sprinkle some around your garden and slugs will be deterred from your favorite plants with minimal effort. Although the Epsom salt doesn’t quite dehydrate slugs in the same way that table salt does, the magnesium sulfate crystals in Epsom salt are sharp. When sprinkled around plants, they can scratch and irritate the bodies of unwanted pests such as garden slugs.
Keep your houseplants looking healthy.
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Are your houseplant’s leaves beginning to turn yellowish? Your plants might be in need of minerals to grow healthier. Using Epsom salt can make for lusher foliage and a healthier, greener houseplant just by sprinkling some around the base of your plant. This is because the magnesium and sulfates in Epsom salt can help to increased chlorophyll production in your plants. Add some water to the base of the plant as well so that the salts can dissolve and fall towards the roots. Your houseplants can also absorb the minerals quicker if you mix the salt with water and spray it onto your plant’s leaves.
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