Epsom salt treatment for skin relief
Epsom salt can be used to treat the symptoms of a wide range of conditions that affect the skin. Baths and compresses with Epsom salt can help relieve the pain and itching of mild sunburn, bug bites and poison ivy. And, a soak in magnesium-rich Epsom salt can reduce stress that aggravates skin conditions like eczema, psoriasis and acne.
Epsom salt treatment for skin relief
Epsom salt treatment for skin relief
While Epsom salt baths are a great way to reduce the discomfort of minor irritations affecting a large area of skin, applying a compress can be more convenient for a more localized irritation. Here’s how:
Epsom Salt Compress
- Soak a cotton washcloth in cold water that has been mixed with Epsom salt (two tablespoons per cup).
- Apply to the skin.
Learn more about Epsom salt and skin conditions.
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