Did you know that a humble product like Epsom salt that you use to treat minor health problems like body aches is actually a wonder product. It can be used in numerous ways apart from it health benefits. Once you start using Epsom salt to solve your problems around the house, it will become your go to ingredient in many situations.
Epsom salt can help you deal with issues relating to beauty, health and can help solve problems in and around the house like in your kitchen or garden.
Here Are 15 Ways Epsom Salt Will Come To Your Rescue To Help You Solve Your Everyday Problems
Beauty Fixes
Use It As A Scrub
Just mix half a teaspoon of Epsom salt in your face wash or any face cream you use. The Epsom salt will act as a great exfoliator for your skin. Use it to get rid of dry flaky skin or even blackheads. You can do this thrice a week.
Smooth Lips
A gentle scrub using Epsom salt with some water or rose water acts as a great exfoliant for smoother, softer lips.You can also mix it with petroleum jelly and then gently scrub on the lips.
Control Frizzy Hair
If you have curly hair or your hair gets frizzy and difficult to manage with humid weather, Epsom salt can solve this problem as well. Massage your wet hair with Epsom salt and water solution and notice the difference.
Heat Protection
For those of you who use hair straighteners or blow dryers frequently, heat could damage the hair. If you do not have any heat protection serum try using Epsom salt solution. It will protect the hair from damage due to heat.
Fix For Oily Hair
If you suffer with oily hair, then try adding some Epsom salt to your shampoo and wash as usual. Epsom salt will absorb excess oil from the hair making it look shiny and non greasy.
Health Fixes
Spa At home
Having a warm bath in Epsom salt, helps relieve stress and minor aches in the body. Just add a cup of Epsom salt to your warm bathing water and let the water soak as long as you like. Feel the difference after the bath.
Healthy Feet
If you have sore feet or the common winter problem of flaky feet you can use Epsom salt for this. Soak your feet in Epsom salt solution and scrub with a pumice stone gently. You can even try massaging your feet with Epsom salt mixed with olive oil (or any other oil of your choice) and massaging with it.
Gout Relief
If you are suffering from gout, soak the joint in Epsom salt solution with warm water. You will notice relief from the pain and the swelling.
Helpful Against Eye Problems
If you have eye health problems like itching, conjunctivitis, washing the eyes with Epsom salt solution will provide instant relief. You can even use a warm cloth compress of cloth soaked in warm Epsom salt solution for eye relief.
Treats Constipation
Epsom salt contains magnesium, that helps to relieve the stomach in case of constipation. Just add a teaspoon of Epsom salt to a glass of water and you will feel instant relief.
Garden Fixes
Fertilizer
Epsom salt acts a natural fertilizer as it contains magnesium. It is also free from harmful additives found in store bought fertilizers. Try this all natural option.
Larger Roses
If you wonder why your roses are so small and where you are going wrong, then no need to worry. Magnesium in Epsom salt act as a promoter of your rose plant health. You can add a very small quantity of Epsom salt to the soil and you will notice fuller and more number of roses in your plant.
Better Produce
Adding Epsom salt to the soil where you grow fruits and vegetables will make the produce taste better no matter what the taste is. It also improves their overall quality.
Plant Transplanting
Transplanting a plant is a very tricky task. The shock even kills the plant if not done properly. Epsom comes to your rescue in this scenario. Just add a little Epsom salt in the new soil and it will become easier for the plant to adjust to the change.
Soil Prep
Adding Epsom salt to the soil before planting a seeds is also very helpful in increasing the chances of the sapling becoming stronger and healthier as it grows. Choose the quantity according to the quantity of soil.
Now that you know these amazing benefits of Epsom salt to not forget to add it in your next grocery list and use it for great results and benefits
