Epsom salts were first discovered in the late 1600s in Epsom, England, and have since been used for a variety of purposes. They look similar to the regular salt but don’t mistake them for that. With many uses, one of its most popular use is to relieve sore muscles and aid splinters. Besides that, Epsom is used in various beauty products.
With that said, here are 9 other uses of Epsom that you might not know yet.
1. Garden helper
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An unusual ingredient to use in your garden. Epsom salt contains magnesium. The magnesium in the salt can help seeds grow stronger and provide more nutrients to plants. Simply dissolve 1 or 2 tablespoon of epsom salt into the water and pour in on your plants. You can also put 1 to 2 tablespoons of epsom salt directly into the soil with seeds.
2. Natural laxative
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The laxative is a type of medication that helps treat constipation. One medication is Epsom salts which are frequently sold as a laxative to aid with constipation relief. Dissolve 1 part of epsom salt into 250ml of warm water, add a squeeze of lemon to make your drink tastier. However, if you experience severe stomach discomfort, nausea, vomiting, or a sudden change in bowel habits that has lasted two weeks or more, don’t use Epsom salts.
3. Skin exfoliant
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Epsom salts include minerals that can assist. If you immerse in Epsom salt, you can lessen the thickness of your skin. The magnesium sulphate also has a good exfoliating effect on the skin. To prepare an all-natural salt scrub, combine Epsom salts and coconut oil and scrub them on your skin.
4. Foot treatment
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To relieve discomfort and itching, many podiatrists recommend soaking your feet in an Epsom salt bath. Epsom-salt soaks is used by most athletes as their foot might be beneficial and relaxing owing to the minerals’ properties.
5. Barrier for slugs and snails
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If you have a slug problem, sprinkling Epsom salts around the area might help. When the slug comes into touch with the Epsom salt, it begins to lose water, resulting in dehydration and death. To keep slugs away, just sprinkle Epsom salts around your plants.
6. DIY bath bombs
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Bath bombs have become popular among us these days. They come in a variety of designs, colours and scents. Instead of buying them from the store, you can actually make your own bath bombs using Epsom salt. Mix Epsom salts with other basic items like bi-carb soda, olive oil, citric acid, food colouring, and a pleasant-smelling essential oil to make your own.
7. Reduces bloating
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Several celebrities swear by an Epsom salts bath to make them appear red-carpet perfect before a major event. This is due to the fact that it can aid in the relief of inflammation in the form of bloating. Because of the characteristics of Epsom salt, taking an Epsom salt bath helps to decrease oedema. To reach the cause of the irritation, the salt is easily absorbed by your pores. Simply fill your bath with roughly two cups of Epsom salts.
Sources: Reader’s Digest Asia
