Cooling Summer Epsom Salt Bath
posted by Melissa Breyer Jul 20, 2011 9:01 amfiled under: Bath & Shower, Depression, General Health, Health & Wellness, True Beauty, bath, depression, epsom salt, essential oils, headache, peppermint, summerEpsom salt baths are the best. They make your skin soft as silk, and have an amazing array of health benefits. My favorite perks from soaking in Epsom salt include detoxification, stress reduction, and muscle pain relief–and that’s just the tip of the iceberg. Seriously, if there ever was truly a miracle cure, I do believe Epsom salt might be involved.
So I like Epsom salt baths and since I’ve been taking them regularly I feel great. But do I like taking a bath in 95F degree weather? Eh. So I’ve concocted a cooling Epsom salt bath that is the perfect antidote to a steamy, stressy summer day. It’s a bath that incorporates cucumber, fresh mint, and a hint of floral essential oil. Mmmmm.
Cucumbers are a great treat for the skin. They have the same pH as the skin so they help restore the protective acid mantle–they also possess hydrating, nourishing and astringent properties.
I like to throw in a handful of fresh peppermint because it’s growing like bonkers in the garden and I know it’s cooling. What I didn’t know was that, according to University of Maryland Medical Center, peppermint has has a soothing and cooling effect on skin irritations caused by hives, poison ivy, or poison oak; it reduces headache symptoms; and it can be used in the treatment of depression. (So if you’re hot, itchy, depressed and have a headache …)
For some extra summery flower flavor, try a few drops of ylang ylang pure essential oil in the mix.
Here’s the how-to:
To a tub of tepid water add 2 cups Epsom salt, stir in 1 sliced cucumber, a handful of torn peppermint leaves, and 3 drops ylang ylang pure essential oil. Step in, relax, and await small miracles.related stories
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- Past Member says
- Jul 25, 2011 5:07 AM
I think I will soak in Epsom salt tomorrow. I don't know about sloshing around with cucumbers though . . .
- Santanita G. says
- Jul 22, 2011 8:13 AM
I love epsom salt baths, I have read the science behind the salts, but can not remember enough to share. The fact that the epsom salt bath is calming and relaxing was enough for me to try. Sometimes you just gotta try it. What have you got to lose? A few dollars for the purchase of the salts and the time to soak in a tub of relaxation. The salts have helped me get through many a migraines, and other aches and pains. Dont need no science geek to tell me how the salts work, just need to enjoy the benefits.
- Nola g. says
- Jul 22, 2011 6:40 AM
Epsom salts is really good in the garden also. Potatoes & raspberries & roses love it.
- Catherine B. says
- Jul 21, 2011 7:15 PM
Kristi Cook says it is magnesium in Epsom salts - so maybe I should try taking it when I get 'restless legs' instead of the expensive Magnesium Powder I reach for in the throws of kicking! That helps calm the legs very quickly - I'll let you know how I go!
- Catherine B. says
- Jul 21, 2011 7:12 PM
I just loved Epsom salt baths however I cant use the bath any more. so I make a delicious foot bath for tired aching feet and just lap it up.
I also take Epsom salts with lemon in a drink to keep me regular. My grandfather, who I never met, was an alcoholic and died at 63 of gangrene having injured himself in a drunken fall. He took Epsom salts twice a day for most of his life and when an autopsy was done, they couldnt believe that his liver was so healthy. So it must have a lot of benefits if it looks after the liver.
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