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The Nanna Bathroom Staple We Need!

16 April, 2022 - 10:36am by - Head Pixie | 10 Comments

by BR Amelia

Growing up, I have a memory of a jar of salt that sat on my Nanna's bathroom counter. Weirdly enough, I don't remember seeing the level of them go up or down, but they were always there. As a child I thought it odd that you'd have salt in your bathroom, but as an adult, one with muscle aches and pains that can only be put down to a) age and b) not having a Dorothy to oil up my Tin Man-like joints, I understand why what I now know to be Epsom salts might be a constant in a person's life.

(Strangely enough, for a product that has been used for hundreds of years there has yet to be clinical studies done to confirm the benefits that many have claimed to experience. Due to this, benefits listed below are anecdotal rather than evidential.)

So why might we need Epsom salt in our lives? Read on...

What is Epsom salt?

In a nutshell, Epsom salt is also known as magnesium sulphate and has a chemical make up of magnesium, sulfur and oxygen. When dissolved in water it releases the magnesium and sulphate, which is said to soak into the skin in order to further benefit a person's wellbeing.

Why soak in Epsom salt?

Again, keeping in mind that we're looking at anecdotal evidence here, the potential benefits of soaking in Epsom salt are said to be many, the most common being:

People report using Epsom salt to help ease muscle aches and pain.

Some find a soak in Epsom salt before bedtime sets them up for a better sleep.

Others believe soaking in a warm Epsom salt bath helps them ease stress and therefore improves their mental wellbeing.

Don't have a bath? You can even add a few handfuls into a bucket of warm water to create a foot soak, which is said to ease sore feet. 

Can anyone enjoy Epsom salts?

On the whole, yes. But talking to a health professional is always recommended (especially if you're pregnant or have a serious health condition, such as kidney disease). If you've an open wound, skin inflammation or a serious burn, it's best to avoid bathing in Epsom salt until healed.

If you don't have a bath, but are looking to reap the benefits of magnesium, talk to a health professional about taking a Magnesium supplement.

As for the question that irked me as a child...

Are Epsom salts the same as regular salt?

The answer is simply, no. So let's not be sprinkling them on your dinner the next time you're caught short of the regular stuff.

So, are you a fan of Epsom salts? Do you use them regularly? Are you keen to incorporate Epsom salts into your relax and/or recovery routine? Chat below!

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21st April, 2022

Yes I use them regularly! I love a bath with a cup of epsom salts, a teaspoon of coconut oil amd some lavender oil. Soooo relaxing and my skin is so soft after. Just makes the bath super slippery so I have to wipe the oil out right after!

20th April, 2022

I dont own a bath and rarely get to have one

19th April, 2022

I bought some for Christmas to use at my mum's or sisters place as I don't have a bath at my house. I think putting some in a foot tub would be interesting to see how sore feet feel after I enjoy aromatherapy

18th April, 2022

I have a medical condition that causes pain all over my body so from time to time I do enjoy a nice soak in a bath with some scented Epsom salts.I also take Magnesium daily to help with pain,sleep issues and anxiety and it really does help,I notice the difference when I stop taking it.

18th April, 2022

Epsom salts are amazing for promoting a great sleep and also for soothing aching bodies. I would recommend ensuring that you only soak for 10 - 15 mins though and have a big glass of water when you get out of the bath.

18th April, 2022

I love Epsom salts. I buy it in 10kg bags off trade me. It saved me during pregnancy with all my aches and pains! So cheap too.

18th April, 2022

Yes use Epsom salts and salt in my bath it really helps with pain from sore muscles and my severe arthritis. Thanks

18th April, 2022

My mother-in-law swears by them; I've always been a bit skeptical. A simple soak in a hot bath relaxes my muscles and makes me sleepy, with or without additives :) But magnesium helps loads of people (anecdotally at least!) with sleep and pain issues, and we do absorb a lot through our skin, so maybe my mother-in-law's onto something. Definitely worth a try - risk-free and cheap as chips to buy.

18th April, 2022

Love Epsom salts! I don't tend to bathe as much these days but use Epsom salts every time I do a foot soak! Just as beneficial as a whole bath

18th April, 2022

If I had a bath I would love to Gove the Epsom salt thing a go.