Bath Salts: Good For Your Health

Need to relax? Take a soothing and rejuvenating bath with bath salts!

Bath salts help ease tension with soothing fragrances.  Not only is a sea salt bath a fun way to relax, it also offers many health benefits.

Epsom salts are a common type of bath salt. The main ingredient in Epsom salt is magnesium, which helps relieve stress and calm the nervous system. According to the Epsom Salt Industry Council, magnesium helps regulate the activity of more than 325 enzymes. Epsom bath salts also help promote energy, and eliminate harmful toxins from the body.

Other common minerals in bath salts include calcium, potassium, and bromides.  Calcium increases circulation and strengthens nails. Potassium increases energy and helps skin stay moisturized. Bromides aid in muscle relaxation.  Bath salts help draw out impurities and toxins in the skin, giving you better health and a glowing complexion.

Scented aromatherapy bath salts offer a great way to relax or rejuvenate, depending on your mood.  A frequently used fragrance in aromatherapy bath salts is lavender, which helps alleviate tension and insomnia.

Want to try making your own?  A basic bath salt recipe calls for two cups of Epsom salt, mixed in with the water in a normal sized tub.  For a nice refreshing scent, add a few drops of eucalyptus oil.

Or, try taking an invigorating sea salt bath.  For a simple bath salt recipe, try one cup of Epsom salts and half a cup of sea salts, with a few tablespoons of baking soda.  Add the refreshing scent of your choice with a few drops of essential oils; try citrus, green tea or sandalwood for a sea breeze scent.