How much epsom salt should I use in my bath? It’s one of the most frequently asked questions that we receive from curious readers. Our packaging has the answers, but others would like to know before they buy. This guide will help you understand the amount of salt that you need for your preferred soak.
Epsom Salt Sitz Soak: How Much Salt Do You Need?
If you’re using epsom salt in a sitz bath or hip bath, start with 1 tablespoon per gallon (4.5L) of water. Gradually increase the amount of salt to up to 2 tablespoons per gallon of water. If you’re using epsom salt in a full size bathtub, use about 1/2 cup to 1 full cup for your soak.
Sitz baths are particularly soothing and comforting. That’s why Better Bath Better Body Sitz Salt is one of our regular best sellers. Whether you’re taking your sitz bath in a portable sitz basin or your main bathtub there’s a method to a perfect soak.
The amount of soak you use in a sitz bath is a bit different than a traditional full-body soak. A good rule of thumb to follow is to add about 1 to 2 tablespoons of your favorite Sitz Bath Soak for every gallon of warm water you run for your bath. How much epsom salt for a sitz bath is a common question for those who have never tried this type of soak before and starting slow may be a better option. This means starting with 1 tablespoon per gallon of water for your first soaks and upping the amount to 2 tablespoons as you see fit.
The water for your epsom salt sitz bath should be warm enough to be soothing, but not too hot to become uncomfortable. Test your water temperature on your wrist or the inside of your forearm to make sure you’re not making the bath too hot or too cool. If your sitz bath is too warm, you can add a couple of ice cubes to cool the water down more quickly so you can get to enjoying your bath. Your sitz bath soak should dissolve in the warm water easily so you can begin soaking right away.
Different formulations of epsom salt sitz bath can be found to suit different needs. The Sitz Bath Soak with juniper and Niaouli is relaxing and refreshing with all natural essential oils of juniper, niaouli, lavender, geranium, and frankincense. The Lilliuma Sitz Bath Salt is a bit more of a comforting take on the sitz bath using essential oils of chamomile, lavender, and frankincense.
Traditional Baths
Taking a traditional bath with bath soak is one of the most popular ways to enjoy epsom salts with natural essential oils. For a traditional bath in a full-size bathtub, you’ll want to use between ½ cup and 1 full cup of your chosen bath soak in comfortably warm water. Like drawing a sitz bath, test the temperature of the water on your inner arm or wrist first to make sure it will be comfortable even for the more sensitive parts of the body.
A traditional bath may be taken to soothe and comfort the entire body at once, and different soaks are available to embrace or create certain moods. A Deep Relaxation soak, for instance, is perfect for a before bedtime soak or a soak to help you unwind after a long day at work.
Foot Soak
Foot soaks are built in much the same way as a sitz soak. We spend the majority of the day on our feet; even those with sit-down jobs spend at least part of their day walking, driving, or moving their feet without even realizing it. A foot soak helps to comfort and pamper a part of the body that takes care of us day in and day out.
Foot soaks can be taken in a soaking basin or in the bathtub, and around 1 to 2 tablespoons per gallon of water should be used when it comes to adding your favorite epsom salt soak. Testing temperature is quite easy when taking a foot soak, as you’d only need to test the water with a toe to determine if it’s the best temperature for your soaking session.
Like sitz soaking, foot soaking should take about 15 to 20 minutes in a session to get the maximum benefit from the aromatherapy, epsom salt, and warm water.
Epsom Salt Bath For Dogs
It’s not just humans that can benefit from a great epsom salt soak. Our four-legged best friends can enjoy the benefits of epsom salt baths for dogs, too. When using epsom salt for dogs, make sure to choose a soak that uses dog-friendly ingredients. All-natural essential oils are used to maximize the benefits of aromatherapy and provide a balanced and authentic soaking experience, so the plants these oils are derived from should be those that dogs can safely come into contact with.
After you choose your epsom salt for dogs, create the bath in the same way you’d create sitz bath or foot soak. Around 1 to 2 tablespoons of your chosen soak should be added to each gallon of warm water, starting with 1 tablespoon at first until you see just how your dog reacts to the soak of your choice. In most instances, dogs enjoy the pampering experience provided by a great epsom salt soak. Rub your dog with the fragrant warm water and allow them to enjoy the relaxing and comforting experience as a bonding moment with you.
After your dog is finished with their soak, rinse their fur with refreshing clean water to eliminate any excess epsom salt from their fur. While dogs can benefit greatly from the epsom salt bath experience, they shouldn’t be left to ingest the salts in the bath or as they self-groom.
