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Mon Apr 28, 2008 3:26 am  |
Hello! I was thinking about tinkering and making some bath salts for myself...started reading about it and am now aware that there are several different salts available...Celtic, Dead Sea and Epsom are just the start!
Does anyone have any knowledge about the different salts? Particular preference(s) for bathing use?
Thank you:) |
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Tue Apr 29, 2008 6:50 am |
I personally like the dead sea salts.
I get the unrefined because the mineral content is supposed to be better. I just find these feel very good, and it is so easy to add some essential oil to get a great aromatherapy.
epsom salts are especially good for sore aching muscles, tired feet, etc. |
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Thu May 01, 2008 8:17 am |
| Dead sea salts is very beneficial as it detoxicates your body. My personal favorite has to be Lavender bath salts. The experience is amazing! The scent is so elegant and it leaves my skin silky smooth. |
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Thu May 01, 2008 11:49 am |
I have found epsom salts to be a great detoxer as well, and plus they relax the body muscles, so if you have had a heavy day at the gym or are feeling plain old tired, Epsom salts seem to give people a post.
Dead Sea Salts are great, high in minerals and easily absorbed by the body. I don't know how much they detox, as they do have a purifying effect on the skin (which is an organ of elimination after all) but I don't think they penetrate past the liver whereas Epsom salts are allegedly beneficial to the liver.
The other thing I tend to use every now and again is Apple Cider Vinegar. They used to recommend it to people after accupuncture as its supposed to have a ph balancing effect on the body (well skin), is supposed to be able to clear away negative energies etc and is supposed to be a good cleaner (once in a while not daily).
Food for thought at least! :D |
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Fri May 02, 2008 12:39 am |
| Epsom salts or magnesium oil is excellent for relaxing aching muscles and is readily absorbed through the skin. |
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Tue May 06, 2008 12:17 am |
Thank you all for your comments - it seems each type of salt has a different use/purpose. Am now wondering about making a bathsalt that is a combination of different types to experiment!
Hadn't thought of apple cider vinegar either - have used it as a hair rinse but nothing other than that.
Thanks again! |
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Tue May 06, 2008 5:33 am |
I have been wondering about using sea salt as a body scrub in the shower to exfoliate....would it be too harsh?
Any recommendations?
Also, SeanySeanUK how are you using the Apple Cider Vinegar. I know people who drink it for detox, but are you talking about applying it to the skin like a toner or what? Sounds intriguing. I heard that Japanese Rice Vinegar is great for detoxing too. |
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Tue May 06, 2008 7:00 am |
Hey Yomama
Not too harsh, I tend to get in the shower and wet my skin and then rub the sea salt into it, and really do that for a good few minutes to let the minerals etc absorb. It is quite coarse initially, so you might find it difficult to do at first, but you will get there eventually.
With the Apple Cider Vinegar, I used to either empty a cup of it into the bath, or fill a jug and dillute it with water and then pour it over my head (usually with my head tilted up as it stings if it gets in your eyes). I have heard about it in detoxes as well, but it was recommended to me to try it in the shower as well and I have to say, it was a great thing to do. I think its supposed to rebalance the ph level of the skin – but don’t quote me on that I am no doc and wouldn’t know how to disprove it or prove it!
Sean |
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Tue May 06, 2008 7:06 am |
| Himalayan Salts are also great to use in the bath. |
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Fri May 09, 2008 5:00 am |
| Thanks Sean. I am going to give the scrub and the ACV a try...I was a little concerned about pouring it over my head because of the stinging. Does it leave a vinegar smell in your hair at all? If so, I might just skip the head and start from the face down. |
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Fri May 09, 2008 11:11 pm |
| Celtic salt is so pricey that I would only use it for cooking not bathing. I love this salt. I never put salt in my food til I got this. I hope I dont get hypertension. |
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