{"product_id":"epsom-salt","title":"Epsom Salt","description":"\u003ch2\u003eWhat is epsom salt?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEpsom salts are a naturally occurring compound, originally found hundreds of years ago. This vegan friendly, natural product was discovered in the natural springs of Epsom, in England.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt is though to be a salt due to its name and clear white crystal formation. However, epsom salt is not a salt and is a mineral found in water.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt is made up of magnesium, sulfate and oxygen in a rock-like formation, also known as magnesium sulphate.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEpsom salt is not the same as regular salt as these are made of different elements. Regular salt is sodium chloride, which is used as an edible table salt.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMagnesium sulphate can not be used as table salt as it has a very bitter taste and is not meant for internal use.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat is epsom salt used for?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEpsom salts are great in a \u003ca title=\"Bath Salt Recipe\" href=\"https:\/\/www.thesoapery.co.uk\/blogs\/news\/make-your-own-bath-salts-with-essential-oils\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\"\u003ebath salt\u003c\/a\u003e, body scrub, exfoliating treatment and for foot soaking. It is mainly added to a warm bath as it is said to help relax and soak aching muscles.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEpsom salts are also used for scrubs like a \u003ca title=\"Foot Scrub Recipe\" href=\"https:\/\/www.thesoapery.co.uk\/blogs\/news\/peppermint-foot-scrub-recipe\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\"\u003efoot scrub\u003c\/a\u003e or body scrub. These are great for exfoliating dead skin, leaving skin smooth and soft.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eEpsom salt for skin\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEpsom salts are generally safe for dry and sensitive skin. It is suggested that Epsom bath salts can help general skin health by soothing and exfoliating skin. However, if too much bath salt is added it may not be beneficial, especially for very sensitive skin.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eToo much epsom salt in a bath could cause dry skin and other side effects, so make sure to add small amounts to start with.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt is not recommended to use epsom salt on broken skin as this could worsen the irritation and cause discomfort.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhen using a bath salt, if irritation occurs stop bathing as this could be an allergic reaction. If irritation persists, seek medical advice from a medical professional.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eDifference between epsom salt and sea salt\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSea salt is naturally produced through evaporating salt water. Epsom salts are a mineral found in water. These are very different and are used for different purposes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSea salt is made up of is sodium chloride that can be used as table salt. Epsom salt has a similar crystal structure to sea salts, making it seem the same.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEpsom salt (magnesium sulfate) is not suitable as a table salt, but can be used in bath salts and other cosmetic products.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"TheSoapery","offers":[{"title":"500g","offer_id":39637815525470,"sku":"EPSOM500","price":78.0,"currency_code":"NOK","in_stock":true},{"title":"1kg","offer_id":39637815558238,"sku":"EPSOM1000","price":84.0,"currency_code":"NOK","in_stock":true},{"title":"5kg","offer_id":39637815591006,"sku":"EPSOM5000","price":186.0,"currency_code":"NOK","in_stock":true},{"title":"10kg","offer_id":39637815623774,"sku":"EPSOM10KG","price":260.0,"currency_code":"NOK","in_stock":true},{"title":"25kg sack","offer_id":39637815656542,"sku":"EPSOM25KG","price":438.0,"currency_code":"NOK","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1269\/7925\/files\/epsom-410106.jpg?v=1713986966","url":"https:\/\/no.thesoapery.com\/products\/epsom-salt","provider":"TheSoapery","version":"1.0","type":"link"}