What are the benefits of bath salts #selfcare?

Did you know that bath salts have more benefits that just “smelling nice”…

Adding bath salts to water is a practice that’s been around for many years and has proven to have a lengthy list of benefits. Here are just a few:

* Soothes aches and pains, the warm water combined with the magnesium helps to alleviate stiffness and inflammation

* Stress reliever, by triggering the release of serotonin (our “feel-good” hormone), it will help create a feeling of calm and relaxation

* Helps with detoxification and improves digestion, by assisting with eliminating harmful toxins

* Exfoliates the skin, use once a week, while in the bath on damp skin to gently scrub away dead skin cells, concentrate on those areas where you tend to get a bit of roughness

* Soften rough and callused feet, get rid of foot odour, soak in a foot bath/spa for about 10 minutes, give your feet a good scrub or file, then slather in your favourite butter, balm or foot cream

* The essential oils infused in the salts all come with their own set of “healing” properties, so have a quick read on the back of the container or try to remember the the most common ones and choose according to the benefits you’re after

As we slowly count down to gifting season, here is a idea that would make a great stocking filler or can be gifted as a full set. Selfcare is a gift that just keeps on giving!

Have you started working on your gifting list yet?