Epsom Salt … an affordable beauty product
High gas prices. High food prices. What’s a woman to do when she needs a gentle face mask, exfoliating skin treatment or stress-relieving soak? Epsom Salt is a cheap fix.
Epsom Salt is being touted as an effective way to slough off rough patches of skin, increase the volume in your hair and remove toxins from your body. Who knew?
Here are a few recipes for a quick, inexpensive beauty boost. For more ways to use Epsom Salt, go to www.epsomsaltcouncil.org.
For acne free skin: For a fresh, blemish-free complexion, mix 1/2 teaspoon of Epsom Salt into cleansing cream. Gently massage on skin in circular motions to remove any dry skin cells and to help unclog pores. Rinse with cool water and pat dry. Apply your favorite moisturizer with SPF 15 or higher.
For kissable lips: Use the mixture to gently scrub away dry skin on the lips and around the lip area, leaving lips rejuvenated and smooth. Mix a few tablespoons of Epsom Salt with a teaspoon of petroleum jelly. Apply to lips and rub lightly to exfoliate. This also gives lips an instant plump.
For silky smooth skin: Mix two cups of Epsom Salt with 1/4 cup of petroleum jelly and a few drops of lavender essential oil. Use the mixture to gently slough away dry patches. Exfoliate weekly to keep skin looking glowing and fresh.
For happy feet: Dissolve a half cup of the mineral into two quarts of warm water. Pour the water into a container and soak your bare feet for 15 to 20 minutes, once or twice a day. For an extra treat, add a few drops of eucalyptus oil for a refreshing scent. Then, rinse your feet off with water and dry them thoroughly. Massage the entire foot with Epsom Salt concentrating on the heels and ankles to remove any dry, rough spots.
For clean, healthy looking hair: A clean scalp is the first rule of achieving healthy hair. To remove excess oil from your hair and to keep it healthy, shiny and voluminous, add nine tablespoons of Epsom Salt to 1/2 cup of shampoo. Apply one tablespoon of the liquid to your hair when it is dry; rinse with cold water. Pour lemon juice or organic apple cider vinegar through the hair, leave on for 5-10 minutes, and then rinse.
For mind and body: For a relaxing soak, add two cups of Epsom Salt to the water in a standard-sized bathtub; soak for at least 12 minutes, three times weekly. For an extra treat, add a few drops of eucalyptus oil for a refreshing scent.
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