Epsom salt: discover the benefits of this product for health and beauty

Epsom salt is a compound called magnesium sulfate, or bitter salt.

But the product became popularly known by the name of the place where it is extracted, in the region of Epsom, in England.

Nutritionist Marcelo Langsdorff explains that its difference from traditional salt is that Epsom salt is not actually a salt itself. “It’s a pure mineral, composed of magnesium and sulfate,” he says.

The best way to use it will depend on the objective of each person and the intended purpose.

Learn more about this product, including its advantages, forms of use and contraindications.

4 key benefits of Epsom salt

Because it is a natural product and offers health benefits and also in beauty treatments, Epsom salt has been increasingly consumed. Learn about some of the advantages brought by this compound:

1. Anti-inflammatory: one of its properties, according to the nutritionist, is magnesium sulfate, which has anti-inflammatory action for the body.

2. Aid in digestion: Marcelo also explains that the consumption of Epsom salt is also an ally in the digestion process, favoring the absorption of nutrients and eliminating ingested toxins.

3. Good for the skin: according to the biomedical doctor Luciana Godinho, the product is widely used in baths and compresses for the skin. “The dermis can easily absorb the compound and the benefits can be seen quickly,” she says.

4. Regulation of enzymes: the magnesium present in the composition of this salt helps regulate the functioning of more than 300 enzymes in the body.

How to use Epsom salt

It is important to consult with professionals who will be able to indicate the right way to apply or ingest Epson salt. But there are some simple ways to use it on a daily basis. Check out:

In the bath: for the body, biomedical doctor Luciana Godinho says that the ideal is to take a warm bath in a bathtub with a cup of salt and leave the skin immersed for about 10 minutes.

As an exfoliant: for the face, the professional recommends adding salt to half a spoon of facial moisturizer and applying it to the skin. On the body exfoliation can be done during the bath.

In food: according to nutritionist Marcelo Langsdorff, the correct way to consume varies for each case and, therefore, it is important to have professional guidance.

Where to buy

Generally, herbal and health food stores usually sell Epsom salt, but it is not very common to find it in Brazil.

The easiest is to look for it on the internet, on national or foreign sites. See some online stores that have the product:

As for the price, a pack of 30 grams costs an average of R$ 2.50. The 1 kg one, about R$ 15.00.

Contraindications

The nutritionist explains that pregnant women, lactating women and diabetics should not use Epsom salt. Consumption without professional guidance can also cause some side effects, such as vomiting and nausea, diarrhea and stomach irritation.

The information contained on this page is for informational purposes only. They do not replace the advice and follow-up of doctors, nutritionists, psychologists, physical education professionals and other specialists.