Category: Epsom salt

Splinter remover

1/2 cup (60g) Epsom salt 2 quarts (2 liters) warm water Before you start digging away at a painful splinter, try washing the area with Epsom salt in the warm water and soak the afflicted finger or foot for fifteen minutes. The salt will help soften the skin without the wrinkling normally associated with a […]

Soothing foot bath

1/2 cup (60g) Epsom salt 1/2 cup (60g) baking soda 1 gallon (4 liters) warm water Looking for a great way to relax tired, aching feet? Try an olf-fashioned footbath: Simply mix the Epsom salt and baking soda into a large basin of warm water. Slip your feet in and soak for as long as […]

Hair-clarifying rinse

1 gallon (4 liters) water 1 cup (250ml) lemon juice 1 cup (300g) Epsom salt If you use a lot of hairspray and gel products, it’s a good idea to use this clarifying rinse from time to time to get rid of the buildup that can weigh down your tresses. Fill an empty gallon-size milk […]

Hair revitalizer

3 tablespoons (24g) Epsom salt 3 tablespoons (45ml) hair conditioner Epsom salt can help transform your regular hair conditioner into a once-a-month deep conditioning treatment that restores body and shine, as well as curls if you have permed your hair. To use, mix equal amounts of conditioner and Epsom salt in a small bowl. Heat […]