TARUNA SHARMA
Bath salts are in huge demand these days. Almost every cosmetic brand, especially those that are natural and organic, has launched bath salts of its own. That’s fine too, as Bath salts are a great way to help you unwind.
Typically made from Epsom salt and essential oils, bath salts are a great way to help you unwind. These salts help relax your body muscles and your mind. They are also for exfoliating skin. You can add a scoop to your bath or have a foot soak, or use them as exfoliating body scrub. You can use bath salts in three different ways. Read on how:
In the bath
Sprinkle one cup of bath salt into a bucket of warm water, allow it to dissolve, and then have bath. Those who have bathtubs can soak in water for 15-20 minutes, it will help your skin absorb salt better.
For exfoliation
Combining ½ cup bath salt with a some amount of body oil like sweet almond oil or coconut oil, makes for an excellent scrub to remove dead dry skin on spots like elbows and knees, or bottoms of the feet. But please do not use these on face as these are a bit abrasive for the soft skin of the face
For a foot soak
In a foot bath or a large basin, sprinkle ¼ to ½ cup bath salts into warm water. Soak your feet and relax, allowing the bath salts to gently soften your skin. This is an essential step for a DIY home pedicure. You can also add a bit of essential oils, flower petals, and baking soda to create a luxurious pedicure experience.
If mixing essential oil, do so with bath salts before adding putting it into water, otherwise oil will just float on top of water, and you cannot derive any benefit.
You can mix lavender oil, peppermint oil and citrus oil for your pedicure.
For flower petals, dried rose petals give wonderful smell, and they’re rich in with vitamin C, an antioxidant that does wonders for your skin.
Baking soda, though a natural exfoliant, shouldn’t be used more than once or twice per week, and is a strict no-no for use on face.
