Salt Works!!
Pimples can be hard to get rid of, and the products we use to get rid of them are made of chemicals, which obviously aren’t good for your skin. Salt is a common ingredient found at every home. Rich or poor, the only thing which is consumed by everyone in equal is common salt. Little must you know that apart from giving taste to the food and make it worth eating it has various medicinal properties as well. It is very effective in treating acne and pimples. Since it is a spice you may feel little inflammation but it will help you get rid of that acne. Epsom salts has many uses, as an all body exfoliate to remove dead skin cells and promote circulation, as a foot soaking agent to smooth, relax and refreshes your feet and neutralize odors, and as a facial exfoliate. For starters you need to wash your face with an effective face wash. Once the skin is clean apply Epson salt to reduce the swelling and irritation. Dissolve a half of a cup of Epsom salt in boiling water and allow it to cool. Then soak a clean washcloth in the mixture and apply the cloth to your skin. Allow the cloth to rest on the skin for 10 to 15 minutes. Rinse the skin thoroughly with lukewarm mater. Pat your skin dry and then apply a soothing lotion that contains tea tree oil or aloe vera. Epsom salts are named for the mineral rich waters of Epsom, England, where they were known at least as far back as Shakespeare’s day. When bathing, the magnesium sulfate (Epsom salt) is absorbed through the skin and is an inexpensive and natural way to reduce stress, treat skin problems, and draw toxins from the body. Always keep at least two half-gallon containers of Epsom Salts in the house. They’re only a couple of dollars each, and they’re great to pour in the tub when our muscles ache. Or use the stuff the way the great spas do — for exfoliation. On days when you are not looking to do a skin treatment but want an easy and effective way to exfoliate Mix a half-teaspoon of Epsom Salt with your regular cleansing cream. Just massage into skin and rinse with cold water. The Epsom Salt Council suggests the following alternatives. Mix together two cups of Epsom Salt and ¼ cup of petroleum jelly. Add a few drops of lavender essential oil for a pleasant fragrance. Apply the mixture to gently scrub away old cells and encourage a healthier-looking complexion. Or miix ½ teaspoon of Epsom Salt into a deep cleansing cream so you can reap the benefits of this mineral deep inside your skin. Massage the mixture onto your skin and then rinse with cool water. Pat dry. Or if you are interested in a relaxing bath mix two cups of Epsom Salt with a few drops of a delightful fragrance to create a custom bath crystal. To dress up your bath crystals, add a few drops of food coloring or ½ teaspoon of glycerin. Store the crystals in an airtight container. Epsom salt has wonderful properties and uses that are beneficial to the mind, body, and soul. In addition, the cost of a box of Epsom salts is so minimal compared to all the fancy packaged skin care products, that you can indulge yourself as much as you like. For those people that suffer from high blood pressure, heart problems, or diabetes, you should consult your doctor prior to using an Epsom salt bath.
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