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    20 Ways to Use Epsom Salt

    Published: Mar 3, 2014 · Last Updated: Mar 3, 2014 by Kyndra Holley

    20 Ways to Use Epsom Salt

    • As a relaxing Magnesium Bath Soak – Add at least 1 cup of epsom salt to a warm bath and soak for 20 minutes.
    • Splinter Removal- Soak in concentrated epsom salt water to pull out a splinter.
    • Magnesium Foot Scrub- Make a homemade magnesium scrub (recipe here) for a boost of magnesium and super soft skin.
    • Better Vegetables- Add a tablespoon of epsom salt to the soil below a tomato plant to boost growth.
    • Facial Wash- Add a pinch of epsom salt to your usual face cleaner (or to your oil cleansing routine) for a skin exfoliating magnesium boost.
    • Tile/Grout Cleaner- Mix equal parts of liquid dish soap and epsom salts and use to scrub tile and grout. Rinse well for a streak free shine.
    • Body Aches- Add 2 cups of epsom salt to a warm bath and soak for at least 20 minutes to help relieve muscle sprains and for a transdermal magnesium boost.
    • Homemade Sea Salt Spray- Make your own sea salt spray to add texture and volume to hair- recipe here.
    • Water House Plants- Help house plants grow by adding a couple tablespoons of epsom salt to the water when you water them.
    • Volumizing Hair Mask- Combine equal parts of conditioner and epsom salt and leave on hair for 20 minutes. Rinse well and let air dry for thicker hair.
    • Foot Soak- For a concentrated magnesium boost, add 1 cup of epsom salt to a hot foot soak and soak for 20 minutes.  Continue reading...

    20 Ways to Use Epsom Salt

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