No Bathtub? No Problem! Here Are Easy Ways To Use Epsom Salt At Home

For most people, epsom bath salts translate to long baths. But what if you don’t have a tub at home?

What can you do to enjoy the numerous health and beauty benefits of epsom salt? Turns out, there are a lot.

But first things first: What is epsom salt?

Don’t be deceived by the misleading name. Epsom salt is nothing like the kitchen staple we use for cooking.

Epsom salt, which is made from magnesium and sulfate, was first discovered in Epsom in England. It’s an affordable and all-natural mineral that has many benefits for one’s well-being.

What are its other uses, you ask? Let’s take a look at them.

Foot Soak Detox

If you just ended a busy day but don’t know how to relax, doing a foot soak detox might be a good idea. It’s a great way to pamper your tired feet.

A relaxing foot soak can help soften your skin and lift your mood. At least 20 minutes is recommended, but you can soak your feet as long as you like.

You can even read a book or magazine as your stress melts away.

Soften Your Hands

Whether you want some relief from stress or you just want your hands to feel softer and smoother, soaking your hands in epsom salt can help. It can freshen up your tired hands and leave them feeling softer.

If your hands are always busy, regularly soaking them in epsom salt can help relieve them.

How To Use Bath Salts In The Shower For Exfoliation

Regular exfoliation is necessary to get rid of dead skin cells. With epsom salt, you can make your skin smoother in minutes.

Just mix a tablespoon of epsom salt with your favorite body wash and apply the mixture to your body. You can use epsom salt on your back as well.

See to it that you don't exfoliate every day because it might cause your skin to dry out.

Epsom Salt For Hair Volume

Epsom salt can also be used to make your hair bouncier. It’s a great way to give texture to your hair without having to worry about chemicals and other harmful ingredients. Simply add it to your conditioner.

You can also make an epsom salt spray that can give your hair fun beach waves. Seems like there is nothing epsom salt can’t do!

Sitz Bath To Beat Discomfort

No one wants to experience discomfort. A sitz bath can help provide relief and prevent further problems.

All you need is a sitz bath kit and warm water with epsom salt. Just sit in the warm water for 10-15 minutes, and let the sitz bath epsom salt soothe your discomfort.

Try Our Epsom Bath Salts Enhanced With Essential Oils

What makes our epsom salt products at Better Bath Better Body even better? We enhanced them with 100% pure essential oils for aromatherapy purposes.

We have numerous blends and recipes designed to address your various wellness and beauty needs. For example, we have an excellent Tea Tree Oil Foot Soak enhanced with tea tree, lavender, and eucalyptus essential oils.