I'll be honest: I've always been more of a shower person than a bath-lover [1]. I've found them to be sort of pointless; if I want to relax, I'll turn on the TV or read a book, and I don't want to run the risk of getting wet while doing so. It seems like everyone has extolled the benefits of an Epsom salt bath, but I thought there was no way it could be true. How could some salts drastically change the way I felt? Well, I'm here to say that if you're tired, stressed, or achy, you need an Epsom salt bath.
I was complaining of severe tension in my shoulders [2], lack of sleep, and general anxiety, and it was actually my therapist who suggested I take one. Feeling desperate, I filled up my bathtub and got in. Within a matter of minutes, my entire body relaxed. It was unbelievable, and I was just angry it had taken me this long to try it. That pain in my shoulder was gone, and I felt like I could take deep breaths; I didn't want to get out of the tub. Epson salt baths are now a part of my weekly self-care ritual, and if you want to elevate your bathtime experience, I cannot recommend this enough. Try it now, and thank me later.
Dr Teals Lavender Epsom Salt
This Dr Teals Lavender Epsom Salt [4] ($22, originally $25) is the one I used, and it's fantastic.
Epsoak Epsom Salt 19 lb. Bulk Bag
If you plan to take more than a few baths, stock up on this Epsoak Epsom Salt 19 lb. Bulk Bag [5] ($27).
Solimo Epsom Salt Soaking Aid
This calming Solimo Epsom Salt Soaking Aid [6] ($5) smells like lavender.
Goop "The Martini" Emotional Detox Bath Soak
If you're feeling fancy, go for this Goop "The Martini" Emotional Detox Bath Soak [7] ($35).
Links:
[1] https://www.popsugar.co.uk/beauty/how-to-take-bath-47315474
[2] https://www.popsugar.co.uk/beauty/bath-soaks-to-help-soothe-muscle-soreness-workout-pains-46906710
[3] https://www.popsugar.co.uk/fitness/how-adding-self-care-to-my-to-do-list-changed-my-life-47463235
[4] https://www.amazon.com/Dr-Teals-Lavender-Epsom-Salt/dp/B01DMNZH3G/ref=sr_1_32?crid=ZM33EWWEF3R3&dchild=1&keywords=epsom+salt&qid=1591383008&sprefix=epso,aps,220&sr=8-32&tag=popsugarshopx-20&asc_source=none&asc_campaign=none&asc_refurl=www.popsugar.co.uk/fitness/do-epsom-salt-baths-work-47537504/print&ascsubtag=___psv__p_47537504__t_w__d_d_
[5] https://www.amazon.com/Epsoak-Epsom-Magnesium-Sulphate-Resealable/dp/B004N7DQHA/ref=sr_1_2_sspa?crid=ZM33EWWEF3R3&dchild=1&keywords=epsom+salt&qid=1591383008&sprefix=epso,aps,220&sr=8-2-spons&psc=1&spLa=ZW5jcnlwdGVkUXVhbGlmaWVyPUEzT0dIN1pLUkc3RTVEJmVuY3J5cHRlZElkPUEwMjcwNTM5UEpWOFRXNlFMTk9IJmVuY3J5cHRlZEFkSWQ9QTA0NjAyNTlXUk5BRjMxWVRFTzUmd2lkZ2V0TmFtZT1zcF9hdGYmYWN0aW9uPWNsaWNrUmVkaXJlY3QmZG9Ob3RMb2dDbGljaz10cnVl&tag=popsugarshopx-20&asc_source=none&asc_campaign=none&asc_refurl=www.popsugar.co.uk/fitness/do-epsom-salt-baths-work-47537504/print&ascsubtag=___psv__p_47537504__t_w__d_d_
[6] https://www.amazon.com/Amazon-Brand-Soaking-Lavender-Scented/dp/B07NJQ9RRG/ref=sr_1_6?crid=ZM33EWWEF3R3&dchild=1&keywords=epsom+salt&qid=1591383008&sprefix=epso,aps,220&sr=8-6&tag=popsugarshopx-20&asc_source=none&asc_campaign=none&asc_refurl=www.popsugar.co.uk/fitness/do-epsom-salt-baths-work-47537504/print&ascsubtag=___psv__p_47537504__t_w__d_d_
[7] https://shop.goop.com/shop/products/the-martini-emotional-detox-bath-soak?taxon_id=602&country=USA&ref=popsugar.com