Take a Spring Detox Bath with Epsom Salt

Detoxing the body has become something that more and more people are turning to as 
part of their health and wellness routines. However, that also means that there are 
many fad trends popping up that claim to help with the detox process. Yet, the one that 
is tried and true is the same one your grandmother or mother may have recommended 
to you decades ago. One of the best ways to detox impurities from your body is a good, 
old fashioned Epsom salt bath.  

 
What Is Epsom Salt? 
 
Simply put, Epsom salt is a combination of sulfate and magnesium. Sulfate is known for 
its ability to help strengthen parts of the digestion tract and this added strength makes it 
easier for the body to release toxins that may have been building up in the digestive 
tract. Magnesium helps remove toxins by helping to improve multiple functions 
throughout the body. The two ingredients work in harmony to remove toxins by 
stimulating the pathways where toxins may have built up.  

 
What Are the Benefits? 
 
A warm bath with Epsom salt has multiple benefits including soothing the skin, reducing 
muscle soreness, promoting circulation, reducing stress, and promoting foot health in a 
variety of ways.  
 
Epsom salt baths work to exfoliate rough, dead skin cells in order to treat dry skin. This 
is especially helpful during the winter months when skin tends to be at its driest. People 
with mild skin conditions often turn to Epsom salt to relieve redness or bumps on the 
skin.  
 
Epsom salt baths are often used by people who are experiencing soreness or pain on 
varying levels. Many people use Epsom salts to simply provide relief from minor 
soreness in the muscles. It is also used in baths by people with all types of inflammatory 
conditions or to ease the inflammation of conditions like arthritis.  
 
The magnesium in an Epsom salt bath has been known to help reduce both mental and 
physical stress. Additionally, magnesium has been linked with the production of 
melatonin, a known contributor to providing a good night’s sleep.  
 
Epsom salt baths are a go-to for people with a variety of foot issues including toenail 
infections, itchy feet, foot odor, and athlete’s foot. There are many additional reasons 
that people turn to Epsom salt baths. Additionally, just the act of taking a warm bath can 
promote an overall sense of relaxation and calmness.  

 
How to Detox with an Epsom Salt Bath 
 
Epsom salt can typically be bought at any high-quality grocery store, health food store 
or online. Simply pour about 2 cups of Epsom salt into warm bath water while the faucet 
is running. After the salt dissolves you can soak in the warm bath for 15-20 minutes. 
Resting after an Epsom salt bath will help the bath provide maximum results.
