Homelife - Epsom Salt
I work from home, so getting cabin fever is not a thing for me. What has become a thing though, is the lack of work. Which is both a curse and blessing. Curse, because, well, money. But blessing, because it has actually freed my head up a bit and the online Pinterest rabbit holes I would fall down before have now become a bit more focused. I mean, I still leave at least 100 tabs opened, which I know is not good for my CPU and my laptop reminds me of it constantly.
That being said and done, time to get to work! Back to my homestead-y wannabee life.
I have a huge bag of Epsom Salt in my closet from when after the Boo got out of the hospital and his joints hurt and his extremities were blowing up like they were a float in the Macy's Day parade. (i.e. big feet) So, aside from using it as a foot soak, there are other uses.
Help your hair!
My hair has never felt softer after I used it pre-shampoo. After wetting my hair, I grabbed a handful of salt and massaged it into my scalp. It didn't quite feel like when you use salt on your skin, but I did try to work the salt into the roots of the hair.
So what is supposed to happen?
Epsom salts can help remove the oil and product buildup that weigh down hair.
What is Epsom salt?
Epsom salt (magnesium sulfate) is a chemical compound comprised of magnesium, oxygen, and sulfur. Magnesium is a nutrient that the body needs for multiple functions. These include regulating blood sugar, stabilizing blood pressure, controlling muscle, and conducting nerve function. People get magnesium mostly through food or oral supplements.
In case you've never used it for a good soak, you've got to try it.
Fill a plastic container, (bucket, pan, bath tub, sink, whatever will work for your feet, I got a a cheap one at the Dollar Store) with hot water, add 1 cup of Epsom salt and stir a bit to dissolve salt. If you want, rub those tough parts on the salt to slough off the skin.
If you have some essential oils add a few drops to the water and inhale the smelly steam. Kick back (but leave your feet in the water) and relax while the water cools.
Take it easy!
Fill a plastic container, (bucket, pan, bath tub, sink, whatever will work for your feet, I got a a cheap one at the Dollar Store) with hot water, add 1 cup of Epsom salt and stir a bit to dissolve salt. If you want, rub those tough parts on the salt to slough off the skin.
If you have some essential oils add a few drops to the water and inhale the smelly steam. Kick back (but leave your feet in the water) and relax while the water cools.
Take it easy!
