3 Healing Benefits of Topical Epsom Salt
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As a centuries-old, go-to remedy for soothing aches and pains, Epsom salt makes a powerful addition to your healthcare routine. You probably already know that soaking in an Epsom salt bath is both relaxing and healing, but did you know that you can also use it topically? No need to run a bath when you use this naturally derived compound and enjoy its healing benefits in a topical form. That’s right! You can use Epsom salt anywhere, even on the go, to enjoy these three benefits:
Benefit #1: Magical Hydration for Dry Skin
Salt certainly doesn’t have moisturizing properties, but Epsom salt works much differently than ordinary traditional salts, which are known to draw moisture out. Epsom salt is a mineral compound containing sulfur, magnesium and oxygen, a trifecta of skin-soothing elements that help relieve tight or itchy, dry skin. So, how does Epsom salt deliver moisture when other salts seem to steal it away?
According to Dr. Valerie Ferdinand, a naturopathic doctor at Woodstock Natural Health Clinic in Portland, Oregon, it’s the magnesium that sets Epsom salt apart from other salts. Sodium has a drying effect, but magnesium has a different ionic charge than sodium, causing it to react to water molecules differently. The reaction of the magnesium and water creates an almost oil-like substance with rich, humectant properties that soothe and hydrate skin.
Benefit #2: Soothing Relief for Muscle Cramps
A sudden twinge of tight, uncomfortable pain in your calf, lower back, or neck can put a serious damper on your day. Many athletes rely on Epsom salt to relax sore, tense muscles and even speed recovery time after a grueling workout or a long run.
Using your muscles seems simple and intuitive, but the way muscles work becomes quite complex on a cellular level. Calcium regulates muscle contractions, and when calcium regulation is out of whack, muscles can begin contracting randomly. According to Dr. Ferdinand, the magnesium in Epsom salt plays an antagonistic role with calcium and helps smooth out muscle tissue that’s contracting due to calcium dysregulation. That’s part of the reason Epsom salt works on all kinds of muscle pain: It counteracts calcium’s muscle-contracting misfires by releasing the tension.
Benefit #3: Enhanced Healing for Minor Wounds
If you love the outdoors, it’s not uncommon to end up with some cuts and bruises along the way. Small cuts and scrapes may not be deep, but they can be unsightly and painful. The hydrating and soothing effects of Epsom salt offer an all-natural solution to help your skin heal those wounds.
Dr. Ferdinand cautions using Epsom salts with essential oils included in their formula for this particular purpose. Essential oils can have an irritating effect on open wounds or even just sensitive skin. On the other hand, an additive like aloe vera soothes skin and works in tandem with Epsom salts for speedy pain relief and healing for minor skin injuries.Dry skin, muscle cramps, and minor wounds are all painful conditions that can ruin an otherwise good day, but you don’t have to resort to synthetic products to address these conditions. Epsom salt has the ability to moisturize and relieve pain, and with a topical treatment, you can even use it on the go. Next time you’re feeling itchy, achy or annoyed by the pain of a minor wound, PROcure Epsom Salt Rub infused with aloe vera can help you experience some all-natural healing firsthand.