Crafts & DIY
Incredible Ways To Use Epsom Salt Around The House
Patricia Lynn
03.01.16

You’ve probably used epsom salt some time in your life before. Known for its effectiveness in providing relief for sore muscles, epsom salt is used by people all the world. Did you know, however, that epsom salt has so many more beneficial properties than just soothing muscles?

That’s right, you’re about to read about several amazing benefits of epsom salt that you probably weren’t aware of before. Check them out, and let us know your favorite!

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The most well known use of epsom salt is to help relieve muscle tension, body aches, and inflammation. So if you’re suffering from any of those conditions, try soaking yourself in a nice hot epsom salt bath!

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An epsom salt bath is also known to help aid sleeping. Epsom salt contains magnesium, which allows muscles to release tension.

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If you mix epsom salt with a bit of baking soda, the resulting bath can help draw toxins out of your body as well as soothe your skin!

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The next time you receive a splinter on your finger that you can’t get rid of, try using some epsom salt to help soften the skin and make removing the splinter a whole lot easier.

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Because epsom salt has anti-inflammatory properties, try using epsom salt to help relieve sun burns and other conditions that result in tender skin.

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Have a terrible headache? The magnesium inside epsom can help relieve the pain that results from migraines.

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If you ever wanted voluminous hair that you get from going to the salon, epsom salt can help. Try making a mixture that’s equal parts epsom salt and conditioner in order to remove extra oil from your hair. Lather your hair in your epsom salt conditioner solution, then rinse after 20 minutes. You’ll absolutely love the end result.

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Best way to remove dry or flaky skin? Giving yourself a skin scrub using a solution made out epsom salt, lemon juice, and olive oil!

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If your skin is feeling itchy due to bug bites, dry skin, or contact dermatitis, make a extremely simple solution of water and epsom salt and try spraying it on your itchy skin.

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Not only is epsom salt good for your body, it’s also good for your garden! The magnesium in epsom salt cant help develop cell walls for seeds that have just sprouted.

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When you have curled leaves in your garden, it’s a a sign that your plants aren’t all getting all the necessary nutrients. Try adding some epsom salt to the base of the plant to watch the plant make a miraculous recovery!

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Adding a touch of epsom salt around your flower garden and lawn can ensure vibrant colors from your flower petals and prevent yellowing of your grass.

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There’s so many brilliant and practical uses for epsom salt. It’s truly a wonderful mineral!

What did you think? Isn’t epsom salt amazing? We want to hear your thoughts. Let us know in the comments below!

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