There are those things that are indispensable in every household. Epsom salt is one of them. Today I give you 21 reasons why you should have epsom salt in your house.
Before I show you why you absolutely must have epsom salt at home, let me first explain what epsom salt actually is. Epsom salt also known as English salt or Epsom salts is actually magnesium sulfate. The salt can be used both internally and externally and has all kinds of health benefits. In England, among other places, Epsom salt was for years a standard home remedy that everyone had in the cupboard.
The fact that epsom salt works so well has to do with the element magnesium. The effect is due to the fact that magnesium prefers to bind to a carbonate. This makes it possible that harmful waste products in the body can be more easily absorbed and removed. Waste substances that are on the skin can be removed even faster by English salt.
Important:as with all natural remedies, you should also limit the intake here and always consult your doctor, especially if you are taking medication! This does not only apply to epsom salt, but also to the use of ginger, for example.
Below you will find 21 reasons why you should have epsom salt at home as a home remedy for many complaints and problems.
Do you have a bath? Then take a relaxing break with epsom salt every now and then. The magnesium content ensures that you relax optimally. Add a cup to the bath water, possibly supplemented with 2 drops of lavender essential oil. Do not stay in the bath for more than 20 minutes. For children, you can add a tablespoon of epsom salt to the bath water.
A splinter can be not only painful, but also difficult to remove. Take a cup and fill it 1/3 full with epsom salt. Add warm water to this so that the Epsom salts can dissolve completely. Then soak the finger with the splinter in the solution for about 10 minutes. Now you can easily and quickly remove the splinter.
Our feet are the most underrated parts of the body, while at the same time being the most stressed. So treat your feet once in a while with a delicious homemade magnesium foot scrub. To make the scrub:Mix 1 cup epsom salt with ¼ cup coconut or almond oil. Add a teaspoon of liquid soap and possibly a few drops of essential oil. Store the scrub in an airtight container and use as needed.
Not only do your feet deserve to be pampered, so does your face. Epsom salt is very good for exfoliating your skin. Take a little bit of Epsom salt, grind it in a blender or with a mortar and pestle and mix it with some facial cleanser. Massage in and rinse well.
If for whatever reason you have body aches, such as with a flu, you can use bitter salt. To do this, add 2 generously filled cups of epsom salt to the bath. Sit in the warm bath for 20 minutes and you will see the pains disappear.
It is even possible to make a DIY sea salt spray to give your hair more volume. It is also a perfect tool for anyone who uses the CG method:the curls stay in shape longer. You need the following products to make it:
Mix everything together and fill in a spray bottle, use as needed.
Many people walk around with a magnesium deficiency without knowing it. If you can't stand the itching that magnesium oil sometimes causes, you can choose to make magnesium lotion yourself. This is done as follows:mix some epsom salt with some water and coconut oil, a little shea butter and beeswax. Whip it vigorously with a stick blender and put it all in an airtight jar.
That magnesium is not only good for your body is shown by the fact that vegetables grow better when you use Epsom salt. This is of course not to be confused with regular salt. Plain salt will destroy everything in your garden. With 1 tablespoon of epsom salt with a watering can of water and use this a few times per season for your vegetables.
A delicious salt scrub every now and then relaxes your body and gives you new energy. In addition, it removes dead skin cells. Simply replace the salt with epsom salt. You can also mix ½ cup Epsom salts with ¼ cup olive or almond oil and use it in the shower.
Do you want to clean your tiles without using chemicals? Then English salt is the solution. Mix epsom salt and detergent in equal parts and use for cleaning. Rinse well and watch out, as it becomes slippery during use.
A foot bath every now and then is relaxing. It is also a good alternative if you do not have access to a bath. Fill a bowl with warm water and add 1 cup of Epsom salt. Keep your feet in the foot bath for about 20 minutes.
Do you want more volume in your hair without spending a lot of money on expensive masks? With epsom salt you not only get more volume, but your hair also becomes thicker. To do this, mix equal parts epsom salt with natural conditioner. Leave this on the hair for 20 minutes and rinse well.
Are you, like me, often the loser, because you act as a magnet for mosquitoes? Then try this:Mix a tablespoon of epsom salt in a cup of hot water and let it dissolve. The cooled water can be used to reduce the itching of mosquito bites or other allergic reactions that cause itching.
Have you been out in the sun too long and got a sunburn? Then Epsom salts offer a solution. You can dab the affected areas with apple cider vinegar or make a sunscreen spray with Epsom salts. Using a spray bottle, mix 2 tablespoons of Epsom salt and 1 cup of hot water. Let cool and add 4 drops of lavender essential oil. Use as needed.
Epsom salt is widely known for its laxative effect. So is it difficult for you to go to the toilet? Then you can use it internally. Please note:always do this in consultation with a doctor, especially if you have medical conditions or are taking medication!
Do you want to optimally enjoy greenery in your home? Even then epsom salt is a must for you. What applies to the garden also applies to the houseplants:they love Epsom salt. Mix water with a teaspoon of Epsom salts and use this every two baskets for your houseplants.
Do you also have a problem with snails in the garden? If you use regular salt, it will affect the soil and cause your plants to die. If you use English salt, the snails will dissolve (literally), while your plants will benefit. Instead of watering the plants with it, sprinkle some Epsom salt around the plants.
Do you have a few roses in the garden like me? Then you should definitely use Epsom salts. Roses love magnesium and grow even better on it. Do you want to optimally enjoy the growth and flowering of your roses? Then you know what to use from now on.
It is a fact:a magnesium deficiency can prevent or reduce headaches and migraines. You have to use this regularly, because your body has to build up a certain mirror. You can use magnesium spray, a lotion or take a bath every now and then.
There are many tips to help your child sleep through the night, but many forget magnesium. Are you ready for a good night's sleep and children who sleep through the night? Then use epsom salt. Use magnesium in children to a limited extent and only externally!
You can use magnesium anyway if you have planted your vegetable garden. However, it is even better if you prepare the garden and soil with magnesium in advance. Working a little epsom salt in the soil will do wonders for your vegetable garden and increase the chances of a big harvest.
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