Epsom salt baths are an incredible lifestyle practice to add into your weekly routine. It’s not only great for skin health, circulation, detoxification and relaxation but also mental health. It’s a gentle, non-invasive way to:
Magnesium is the fourth most common mineral in the human body after calcium, potassium and sodium. Epsom salt baths are made from magnesium sulphate, a beautifully detoxifying and healing mineral. It’s been used for centuries to promote healing and longevity, particularly by drawing toxins out of the skin and increasing essential magnesium intake.
Epsom salts reduce sores, aches and pains. They also promote wound healing, immunity, relaxation, and transdermal detoxification - now that’s what we want in a bath!
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Then epsom salt baths might be just for you! Magnesium is essential for neurological transmissions, cellular communication, wound healing, blood sugar/metabolic regulation, enzymatic reactions, detoxification processes and all things in between. It’s pretty important. Magnesium salt baths might not be the ‘be all and end all’ to your conditions, but they can be a lovely non-invasive way to support them and help you relax in the evenings.
You can read more about what magnesium deficiency looks like and how to choose the right magnesium supplement for your signs or symptoms.
Research suggests that epsom salt baths are ideal for enhancing skin barrier repair. Magnesium and calcium combined are key minerals to regulate how skin cells proliferate, differentiate and migrate throughout the epidermis. Magnesium and calcium play a role in sealing wounds via e-cadherin and β2-integrin functionality; these molecules specifically enhance binding skin cells together for stronger barrier protection and healing mechanisms.
Adding a nourishing oil to your bath can help the transport of magnesium through your skin's lipophilic (fat-loving) layers and membranes. Without the use of fat, magnesium will be transported via magnesium receptor sites, hair follicle cells and sweat glands, which is why best results are achieved with warm water.
Adding a weekly Epsom salt bath to your routine is a lovely way to improve your skin quality and overall health.
Magnesium salts may also reduce immune receptor activity within the skin's langerhans cells. Unfortunately, studies are still determining efficacy in support of dermatitis and psoriasis; however, there have been some studies to show improvements in skin health with epsom salt and dead sea salt bathing. The scientific literature may be inconclusive with this therapy. Nevertheless, regular epsom salt/dead sea salt baths have been used for centuries and shown to alleviate signs and symptoms such as aches, flaking and itching skin.
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*Option to alternate the extra virgin coconut oil with a cup of colloidal oatmeal in the chamomile flower sachet. This is lovely for soothing psoriasis, eczema or irritated skin too. Oat and epsom salt baths can be highly nourishing to the skin. Make sure all of your essential oils are high-quality and can be used on the skin.
Soak in the bath for 20 - 30 minutes for the ultimate relaxation and detoxification effects. Rinse your body off with lukewarm water and continue with your wind-down routine.
Tip: We also love rose, ylang-ylang, peppermint, calendula, rosemary, citrus essential oils or loose-leaf blends. Mix it up to see what you like best! If you’re not in the mood for a bath, don’t forget about epsom salt foot soaks.
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Embrace your bathing practice, and indulge in the senses and lifestyle practices of relaxation. It’s an ideal way to symbolically cleanse, restore, and enjoy your time in water.
*NB: Epsom salt baths are great for psoriasis, eczema, allergens, and wound healing, however, it’s still best to consult with your health care practitioner if you suffer from chronic skin conditions or are on prescription medications.
We also recommend supplementing with Magnesium | Sleep Pain (MSP) to energise your system. MSP is formulated for busy and stressed individuals who may be a little anxious, not sleeping well, plagued by aches and pains, and generally feeling tired and exhausted.
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