Epsom Bath Salts | 25kg Pharmaceutical FCC Food Grade Bag | Magnesium Sulphate

Numerous studies have shown that Epsom Salts have many profound benefits. These range from the garden to your own personal health. Epsom Salt is made up of naturally occurring minerals magnesium and sulphate.

Health:

A lack of Magnesium can lead to high blood pressure, hyperactivity, heart problems and other health issues. Sulphate is essential for many biological processes within the body. These include flushing toxins and helping to form proteins. Epsom Salt can be used to treat of mosquito bites, bee stings, mild sunburn and poison ivy. Soak a cotton washcloth in cold water mixed with Epsom salt (2 tablespoons per cup) to create a compress. Apply to the skin. Adding two cups of Epsom Salt to a standard sized bath tub and then soaking for a minimum of 12 minutes, 3 times a week can help alleviate sore muscles. As well as soaking in a bath, soaking a flannel in cold water with 2 teaspoons of salt and then applying to the affected area can achieve similar results. You can also soak your feet in a mixture of half cup Epsom Salt with warm soapy water for pain relief. In addition to this, it will soften the skin.

Beauty:

Epsom Salt is a pure mineral compound (Magnesium Sulphate) in crystal form that exfoliates skin and smooths rough patches. As well as the health benefits of a salt bath, you can simply use it as relaxing agent. Mix with your favourite scented oil for the best of both worlds. After showering massage handfuls of Epsom Salt into your wet skin to exfoliate the body.

Garden:

Studies have shown that magnesium, a naturally occurring mineral within Epsom Salts, helps plants grow greener with higher yields and more blooms. Magnesium helps seeds to germinate, increases chlorophyll production and improves phosphorus and nitrogen uptake.Household plants will benefit from a monthly feed of 2 teaspoons of Epsom salt per gallon of water. Peppers will benefit from a tablespoon of Epsom salt per gallon if sprayed at bloom time and then again ten days later. Tomatoes can be fed with Epsom Salt at the rate of one tablespoon per foot of the plant height per plant.

Crafts:

Epsom Salt can be used in many ways to create decorations throughout the home. Epsom Salt adds texture to many different decorative items. In addition to the texture it can also add colour which can be sealed in with additional products. You can create anything from Luminaries to greetings cards.

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