DIY Lavender Epsom Salt Soak

There are a number of benefits to using Epsom Salt.  Epsom salt is made up of magnesium and sulfate.  Magnesium helps regulate more than 300 enzymes in the body.  A lack of magnesium can contribute to high blood pressure, hyperactivity, heart problems and other health issues.  

Sulfates help improve the absorption of nutrients, flush toxins and help ease migraine headaches.  They are essential for many biological processes which include forming proteins in joints and brain tissues.

When magnesium sulfate is absorbed through the skin, such as in a bath, it draws toxins from the body, sedates the nervous system, reduces swelling, relaxes muscles, is a natural exfoliant, and so much more.  Here is a great link that lists a number of things you can do with Epsom Salt and it's benefits.

I added Lavender Essential Oil to this for additional relaxation properties.  Again, you can add any oil you like.  Peace & Calming would be my second choice.  To order oils from me, see my How to Get Essential Oils Page.  I chose Young Living oils for their promise of a Seed to Seal process.  You can learn more here:  http://seedtoseal.com/en if you are interested.

Lavender Bath Salt

1/2 C Epsom Salt
10-15 drops of Lavender Essential Oil (I use Young Living)

Mix Salt and oil.  Add to small mason jar. 
Soak for at least 30 minutes.

These jars make great gifts for moms, teachers, bus drivers, neighbors, anyone really.  Who wouldn't want to receive a thoughtful gift like this?  Everyone needs a few moments to relax and unwind, while providing their body with nutrients it needs and releasing unwanted toxins.

I made this jar for my mother for a bath, but you could easily use it in a foot soak, or submerge a towel to make a hot or cold compress.  

You can purchase Epsom Salt in your local grocery or online.  I got mine online from Bulk Apothecary.  Enjoy!