Epsom Salt and Olive Oil Bath Soak
Epsom salt and olive oil are renowned for their medicinal properties. To make an Epsom salt and olive oil bath soak,
1. Mix 1 cup of Epsom salt
2. And 2 tbsp. olive oil for use in a standard size tub.
3. For a larger garden tub use 2 cups of Epsom salt with 2 tbsp. of olive oil.
4. Stir your ingredients, including any fragrance or essential oil additives, in a bowl or shake to mix in a small container with a tight lid.
Keep Epsom salt in an air-tight container. If exposed to moisture, Epsom salt will clump together. It is not necessary to increase the amount of olive oil for lager tubs. A very little oil goes a long way in a hot bath tub.
Other Uses for Epsom Salt and Olive Oil Soak Mixture
1. Make a mixture of 1 cup Epsom salt
2. And 2 tablespoons of olive oil in a small container.
3. Wet your skin in the shower.
4. Use a handful of the soak mixture to gently scrub your skin to cleanse, exfoliate, and moisturize all at once. Concentrate the scrub on rough areas such as elbows or hands that are itchy and dry from too much housework or harsh chemicals.
This works well as a face scrub but use caution not to get Epsom salt near your eyes. Rinse well and gently pat your skin dry with a towel.
Tips: For treatment of conditions or for aromatherapy
1. Add ½ teaspoon of essential oil
2. to your soak mixture of Epsom salt
3. And olive oil.
Essential oils are very concentrated, so only a little is necessary. Lavender essential oil helps you relax, get rid of stress, and is a natural sleep aid. Peppermint essential oil will soothe sore muscles and invigorate the skin. Eucalyptus will bring relief for sinus problems and headaches. And Tea Tree will bring relief for sinus problems, headaches and fights infections on open wounds. For anxiety, try Mandarin essential oil.Massage designed specifically for blokes. Sleep & Relaxation Massage is exceptional for increasing the level of oxygen in the blood, decreasing muscle toxins, improving circulation and flexibility while easing tension and encouraging, a good night sleep This massage treatment is designed to be understated and chilled out for even the bloke-test of blokes. Get into a full body massage.
How to make an Old School Boxing pain relief salt bath
This is a nice bath salt to relief your body after a hard day of training to relax and unwind. Bath salts are very easy to make. For a frugal alternative to Epsom salts you can use a fine grade pool rock salt just substitute the Epsom salts
Sprinkle into the bath under running water for a more relaxing soak.
Instructions
Things you’ll need:
- 1 cup Epsom salts
- 2 drops of Tea Tree essential oil
- 2 drops of eucalyptus essential oil
- 1 drop of peppermint essential oil
1. Add Epsom salt, tea tree essential oil, eucalyptus, and peppermint essential oil together and mix well.
2. Then add food colouring Make sure the food colour, blends in to the salt or it won’t look very inviting or relaxing. You can do this by tossing the salt over and over again.
3. Add dried rose petals, or lavender sprigs for a natural presentation.
4. Soak in the mixture for 20 minutes.
Caution: Do not take hot baths and salt baths (including Epsom salt baths) if you have heart trouble, high blood pressure, or are diabetic.
Caution: Do not take hot baths and salt baths (including Epsom salt baths) if you have heart trouble, high blood pressure, or are diabetic.
