What are some uses for Epsom salts?

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Catfishchic	You could use it to make bath salts. Add baking soda and food coloring and some fragrance. There you go. Mix all dry ingredients and then the coloring and fragrance. Good luck. Was this answer helpful to you? Yes / No

cmassaget	It can work great in a spa foot bath to help ease swollen, achey, tired feet. Was this answer helpful to you? Yes / No

dragonson69	in my experiance ive used it for sprain parts epsom + hot water will take down swelleing a bruises fast and help w/ stiff joints Was this answer helpful to you? Yes / No

shelblee06	I know my cousin used to use it in her bath when she had sores all over her legs. Was this answer helpful to you? Yes / No

gradyinchrist	Use in a hot bath (as hot as you can stand) and soak -- for getting rid of chiggers. Put a little in the hole, before planting tomatoes. I have used it for these two things. Was this answer helpful to you? Yes / No

nilah_2000	Magnesium sulfate is used as a bath salt, particularly in floatation therapy where high concentrations raise the bath water's specific gravity, effectively making the body more buoyant. This property is also used to restore some LavaLamps damaged by being shaken by exchanging the water and adding drops of a concentrated solution until sustainable boyency is reached. Traditionally, it is also used to prepare foot baths, intended to soothe sore feet. The reason for the inclusion of the salt is cosmetic: the increase in ionic strength prevents some of the temporary skin wrinkling ("pruning") which is caused by prolonged emersion of extremities in pure water. Magnesium sulfate paste has been used as an agent for drawing (dehydrating) boils and carbuncles. Was this answer helpful to you? Yes / No

existingtobe	sore muscles Was this answer helpful to you? Yes / No

Blaze	Almost everyone has it because it's an all purpose medicinal product. It helps heal cuts, helps soak away sore muscles, works as a poltice... google it and you will see. Was this answer helpful to you? Yes / No

crystlmnr	MY GRANDMA MIXES SOME EPSOM SALTS IN THE WATER SHE PUTS ON HER CHRISTMAS CACTUS. SHE HAD THE NICEST BLOOMS ON THEM I HAD EVER SEEN. MY GRANDPA WOULD ALSO PUT SOME IN THE HOLE WHERE HE PLANTED HIS TOMATO PLANTS. HE GREW BIG , TASTY TOMATOES Was this answer helpful to you? Yes / No

hurricanes72004	it works for sore body parts......you can take a bath in it for external use......u can also drink it. try the website. or wikipedia.com for more info. Was this answer helpful to you? Yes / No

Ashley	Pedicure.... Was this answer helpful to you? Yes / No

ladrhiana	mix with hot water and soak: to reduce swelling, to relieve muscle tension, to clean out cuts, to ease the pain of a sprain... I even have a friend that soaks his athletes Foot in it Was this answer helpful to you? Yes / No

greedyringers@verizon.net	I soak my feet in it when they are feeling tired. You also helps with swelling if you have an infection. My son used it for an ingrown toe nail. It works great. Was this answer helpful to you? Yes / No

▒Яenée▒	If you have a rash you can take a bath in it Was this answer helpful to you? Yes / No

Techietoast	Soaking soar muscles or feet. You can also use it to gargle. Just don't swallow it. Was this answer helpful to you? Yes / No

luv2so2	Epsom salt is also used for a laxative. Was this answer helpful to you? Yes / No

Elspeth	Others have already given extensive answers to this question. I myself, usually use them to soak sore muscles in a bath, or to help a splinter in my foot come to the surface, or to scrub off dead skin/open pores, but here's an idea you may not have thought of. Use them as a gift! Get a pretty bottle (a cobalt blue one from a dollar store, an old wine bottle with the label removed, even a glass canning jar) and fill it with Epsom salts and a few (4-5) drops of essential oil (I like Lavender, rose, peach, Sage, citrus), then seal the container (with a stopper, cork, or lid) and give it a shake. You now have scented bath salts, fit for any friend, and cheap as can be. If you are really ambitious, use acryllic paints and small brushes to paint decorations on the glass (grass, flowers, dragonflies or lady bugs, Chinese characters, squiggles, etc.) Was this answer helpful to you? Yes / No

la_ra_ha2003	it helps in a lot of areas, two that come to mind real fast, is it helps to heal an ingrown toe nail, and it also, is good to put in your bath to have an awesome relaxing bath Was this answer helpful to you? Yes / No

Erinca	Add Body to Your Hair Combine 3 tablespoons of deep conditioner with 3 tablespoons of Epsom Salt. Microwave the mixture for 20 seconds. Work the warm mixture through your hair from scalp to ends and leave on for 20 minutes. Rinse with warm water. Promotes body and life in your hair and restores curl to permed hair. Dislodge Blackheads: Add 1 teaspoon of Epsom Salt and three drops of Iodine to 1/2 cup of boiling water. After the mixture has cooled a bit, dip strips of cotton into the solution and apply to the problem area. Repeat three or four times, reheating the solution if necessary. Then, gently unclog your pore, and go over the area with an alcohol-based Astringent. First Aid for Splinters, Scrapes and Insect Bites The concentrated power of a warm Epsom Salt compress draws toxins and sweat away from pores, reducing the swelling of minor bites and scrapes. This drawing action also helps bring splinters to the skin's surface. And a cold Epsom Salt compress can take the sting out of insect bites. Remove Hairspray and Gel Buildup Combine a gallon of distilled water, a cup of lemon juice (fresh or bottled), and 1 cup of Epsom Salt. Cap the mixture and let it sit for 24 hours. The next day, pour the mixture into your dry hair and let it sit for 20 minutes. Then shampoo as normal. Smoother Softer Skin To cleanse and exfoliate, massage handfuls of Epsom Salt over your wet skin, starting with the feet and continuing up toward the face. Then, pour two cups into a bath of warm water. Lean back and relax. As you soak, the natural action of Epsom Salt helps soften the rough, dry patches of your skin. Was this answer helpful to you? Yes / No