Epsom Salt … a cheap fix
Decisions, decisions.
Put gas in the car or splurge on a facial?
With gas prices creeping closer to $4 a gallon, it’s difficult enough to budget for necessities, much less a facial or spa treatment. (Yes, I realize those are necessities for some.)
But, really, what’s a woman to do? Face the world without a monthly facial? Forget that all-over exfoliation treatment that leaves the skin feeling baby soft from decollete to toes?
Not according to the Epsom Salt Council. Do it at home is a better idea.
Here are a few simple at-home spa recipes:
To exfoliate: Mix 2 cups of Epsom Salt with 1/4 cup of petroleum jelly and a few drops of lavender essential oil. Use the mixture to gently scrub away dry skin patches.
Facial: Mix 1/2 teaspoon of Epsom Salt into cleansing cream for a deep-pore cleansing. Massage on skin. Rinse with cool water. Pat dry.
For a relaxing soak: Add two cups of Epsom Salt to your bath water and soak for at least 12 minutes, three times weekly. For an extra treat, add a few drops of eucalyptus oil for a refreshing scent.
Homemade bath crystals: Mix two cups of Epsom Salt with a few drops of fragrance to create a custom bath crystal. Add a few drops of food coloring or 1/2 teaspoon of glycerin if you like. Store in an air-tight container.
Epsom Salt is inexpensive and sold at drugstores and grocery stores. Consider it an all-in-one product. Use it to improve dull skin, relax tired muscles and exfoliate feet.
With all these money-saving ideas, now you can afford to put gas in the car so you can get to those upcoming Memorial Day sales. Just a thought.
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