Glycerin in Bath Salts - Health Benefits for the Skin

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When discussing the making of bath salts, it's important to think about what ingredients go into the process, and more specifically, what are the best ingredients to choose in order to achieve the highest quality final product. An ingredient found frequently in many bath salt recipes is glycerin (or, "liquid glycerin").

Glycerin is a rich, concentrated, colorless and odorless liquid. Found naturally in plant extracts and animal lipids, it is known for its beneficial health and beauty applications, and used in "natural" bath and body products. Because of its odorless and colorless attributes, it is a common addition to bath salts; it does not interfere with added essential oils, fragrances, and pure or unbleached Epsom or Sea Salts, which are often white in color.

The unique properties and benefits of glycerin in bath salts allow it to be classified for use mainly as an emollient, humectant or lubricant in skin care products. Generally thought of as a water-loving humectant, glycerin often gets used to improve hydration, drawing water in and thought to improve skin's overall moisture.

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What could be more refreshing than a relaxing bath when your exhausted body is pleading for relief? Okay, maybe a nice aromatherapy massage comes close. But for that, you’ll have to drive to the massage parlour that burns fragrant incense (and a hole in your pocket too.) And you have to drive back home in traffic which ultimately beats the whole point – relaxation!

A bath, on the other hand, is easier. It’s in the comfort of your home, all it takes is warm water and some lovely bath salts and when you’re done, you simply slip into your comfy pyjamas and get straight into bed with a content sigh and a smile.

You must be sufficiently convinced by now, let’s proceed to more bath talk then, shall we?

Benefits of Epsom Salts

Benefits of Epsom Salts

You’ve had a long, hard day at work. Exhaustion has been creeping in steadily, all day long and you just can’t wait to be back home. How does a nice, relaxing bath sound? Heavenly, right?

Oh yes!  The next time this happens to you, try an Epsom salts bath. It will calm your nerves down, no doubt, but it will also do a whole lot of other great things. Like what, you ask? Well, here are a few facts about the goodness and benefits of Epsom salts

• To start with, they relax all those tense and sore muscles. Toxins build up in our system with stress and body fatigue and these salts work their way to drain out all those tension creating toxins. That’s how you get that ‘oh-so-heavenly’ feeling when you’re in a warm bath with Epsom salts.

• An Epsom salt bath benefits you if you have been long suffering from arthritis, back pain or muscle spasms. It helps the body calm down and soothes those tense knots.

• If you’ve always longed for that radiant glow to your skin, Epsom salts may be the solution. Regular baths with these wondrous salts will help draw out all the unwanted oils, allowing the skin to maintain its natural, balanced chemical properties. Say ‘hello’ to fresher, more radiant skin.

• Do you hide your feet in covered shoes because you don’t want the world to see those horrid calluses and corn? Well, you don’t have to anymore. Epsom salts, with their two way action, gently exfoliate the skin and soften as well. (Now where are those pretty strappy shoes? Bring them on!)

• They work wonders in providing relief for skin conditions like eczema, psoriasis and dry itchy skin. They are also great for insect bites and other minor skin irritations.

Life today is stressful. We’re working longer hours, we’re dealing with so much pressure and we all want to prove ourselves by staying ahead in the run. It’s only fair that we give our over worked bodies the much needed chance to wind down. While a relaxing day in a beautiful spa by the beach sounds wonderful, it may not always be possible. But with a little bit of effort, you can create something special right at home.

Get yourself some Epsom salts, draw a nice warm bath, add in a few drops of your favourite scent and you’ll be transported to relaxation paradise! The natural property of these salts is to increase the buoyancy of your body in the water and that’s how you get that wonderful feeling of floating on a bed of clouds. Sounds tempting, doesn’t it? So what are you waiting for? Try the benefits of an Epsom salts bath tonight. Light a few candles put on some nice music and unwind after a long day’s work.

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