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Detoxifying Salt Soak Formula

Detoxifying Salt Soak Formula

This marvelous soak relaxes muscles, draws toxins from the body, and contains a natural sedative to help your nervous system relax and unwind. It is also a natural emollient and exfoliant–and it reduces swelling. All this in one simple formula!

You may want to keep some of this magic mixture on hand. Try it here:

INGREDIENTS
1 cup sea salt
2 cups baking soda
1 cup Epsom salts
1 to 2 tablespoons pure vegetable glycerin per bath (available from your local health food store)
4 to 6 drops essential oil per bath (lavender, sandalwood, or ylang ylang would be nice choices)

1. Combine the dry ingredients in a bowl, stirring to blend. Add 1/4 cup to your bath while the tub fills.

2. Add the glycerin to the bath to prevent drying (feel free to use less if your skin is oily, or more if your skin is dry) and the drops of essential oil.

3. The dry mixture will keep indefinitely in a glass jar with a screw lid.

Makes 4 cups (enough for 16 baths).

MORE ABOUT EPSOM SALTS
Use epsom salts in a detox bath
Use epsom salts in your body scrub
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Read more: Health, Bath & Shower, Natural Remedies

By Annie B. Bond

Annie B. Bond

Annie is a renowned expert in non-toxic and green living. Named one of the top 20 environmental leaders by Body and Soul Magazine, Annie has authored four books, including "Home Enlightenment" (Rodale Press, 2005) and "Better Basics for the Home" (Three Rivers Press, 1999).

also by Annie B. Bond

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21 comments

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Angela N. Angela N.
12:56PM PDT on Apr 15, 2012

thanks :)

Ann Cole Ann C.
12:15PM PST on Jan 19, 2012

sounds easy enough... can I find glycerine at the healthfood store?

K s Goh KS G.
5:40AM PST on Nov 17, 2011

Thanks for the article.

Tim Cheung Tim C.
12:08PM PDT on Aug 10, 2011

thanks.

Cecilia Bowerman Cecilia B.
9:07PM PDT on Jul 25, 2011

another must try, thanks

David N. David N.
3:14PM PST on Dec 12, 2010

I have seen this receipe several times. It must work. I'm going to try it.

Beng Kiat Low Beng Kiat L.
3:03AM PDT on Jun 28, 2010

Thanks

Janine F. Janine F.
2:50AM PDT on Jun 24, 2010

thanks

Mimi Natural Mimi N.
7:47PM PDT on Jun 23, 2010

I love it..... and can not wait to try it.

Claudia Parker Claudia P.
9:47AM PDT on May 17, 2010

It works great. Ctress juniper and sage to pull out water weight as well.

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