Mineral-rich salts, including Epsom and Himalayan, are long known for their benefits of relaxing muscles, calming the nervous system, softening skin, and drawing out toxins and impurities. Rich in magnesium — a mineral commonly depleted in our bodies — soaking your feet or body in this combination of salts and essential oils helps restore your magnesium levels. Absorbing magnesium through the skin (transdermal absorption) is a safe and effective way to nourish your muscles and nerves, beautiful for tired, aching limbs and helping you relax, rejuvenate, restore, and prepare for sleep or the day ahead.
What You Will Need:
- Large pyrex dish
- Scales
- 150gm Himalayan salt
- 150gm Epsom salt
- 1 tbsp Magnesium Chloride (used in magnesium sprays/oils), or alternatively our I Am Zingy Magnesium Spray — this can also easily be left out
- 10ml Coconut Oil (acts as an antioxidant)
- 1ml Vitamin E (acts as an antioxidant)
- 80 drops (4ml) of essential oil — this is a therapeutic dose, so choose oils carefully; for children use 40 drops. Need some oils? Our Essential Oil Collection may have what you need
How To:
- Measure out the salts and mix together
- Mix well the coconut oil, vitamin E, and essential oils
- Blend the oil mixture into the salts and mix well
- Add 300gm to your container of choice
- Label and date your finished product
- Add 5 scoops (teaspoons) to a bath or foot soak
- Agitate the water well
- Relax, refresh, and enjoy!
Ways to Use Your Salt Soak:
- Make a concentrated foot soak, great for tired, swollen feet and legs
- Fill a clean sink or large container with warm water, soak a face washer in the salty solution, and apply to the area of need — the back of the neck for headaches or muscle pain, or the tummy, lower back, or legs
