What does epsom salt do?

Answer by  mannersandsuch (1796)

They can do many things but they are great for soaking swollen ankles and feet, relaxing, good for skin and reduces inflammation.

Answer by  Pumpkin1 (201)

Epsom salt is most known for relaxing the muscles and drawing toxins out of the body when added to bath water. Epsom salt can also be used to soak sprained areas of the body and as a foot soak. It is also used as a face scrub, splinter remover and hair volumizer

Answer by  LeheckaG (1826)

Epsom-salt (MgSO4·7H2O), pH 5.5 to 6.5, is hepta-hydrated Magnesium-sulfate/sulphate (MgSO4). Epsom-salt can be hygroscopic (absorbing-water) resulting in a "drying"-effect as a bronchodilator, and for various muscle & skin conditions.

Answer by  Liz59 (10966)

Well if you want to use it, you can place it on any area and dissolve it into water. You can also drink it.

Answer by  JRago (38)

Soaking in an Epsom salt bath causes water to flow OUT of your skin and into the soaking bath through difusion.

Answer by  JamesRaymond (93)

It increases the body's magnesium levels through soaking; soothing muscle pain, skin irritations and reduce swelling. The combination of magnesium and sulfate salts cretes the miracle Epsom salts.

Answer by  Gwen (20)

when used internally it's a gentle laxative, and usually produces a bowl movement in one to six hours. Externally it relives pain from minor sprains and bruises.

Answer by  Ginny (2251)

A mineral compound of magnesium and sulfate, if taken orally, it acts as a laxative; as bath salts, it relieves aching muscles; and corrects magnesium deficiency in soil.

Answer by  Liz59 (10966)

Basically, it works by distributing ions throughout the body. The ions allow vitamins and minerals to dissolve in your digestive processes.

Answer by  jaime24 (744)

Epsom salt is known to help draw harmful toxins out of your body. It is also good to use as an exfoliate. You can mix it with olive oil.