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Benefits of Himalayan Salts
2021-03-12
Bath salts have many benefits and can be used on a number of ways. Some put them in a warm bath at the end of a long day to relax while others use them for health benefits and to ease physical pain or discomfort. One can also mix them with vegetable oils to create a paste that can be applied on the body before shower.
Some benefits of using bath salts include:
- Ease stiff joints and sore muscles
Salt is believed to be useful in relaxing the body and to alleviate aching joints and stiff muscles.
- Foot soak
Have tired, swollen or sore feet? Create a warm foot soak with bath salts and dip tour feet for at least 15 minutes. This can also be used to treat foot odour.
- Dry or irritated skin
Some doctors recommend adding salt to a warm bath to ease skin irritation or flare up caused by insect bites or sunburn.
By adding essential Oils, one can increase the benefits of bath salts. Here are some ideas for an aromatherapy bath:
- Add cinnamon bark essential oil to help ease muscle pain
- Lavender or rosemary essential oils can be added for a calming bath
- Tea tree essential oil has antimicrobial and antiseptic properties and can be added to salts to treat foot fungi
- Eucalyptus is a natural decongestant and adding it to your bath can help to ease the sniffles
Tip: always dilute your essential oils in a carrier oil before use.
Caution: bath salts are not recommended for people with serious skin disorders, open wounds or cardiovascular diseases.

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