Jessica Biel became the talk of the town the night before the Met Gala, as she documented herself bathing in 20 pounds or just more than 9kg of Epsom salt. The reason for that much Epsom salt was to cut water weight and appear slimmer on the day of the Met.
Watch Jessica Biel prepare for the Met Gala with Epsom salt:
@jessbiel While the kids are out partying, I am in soaking 🛁 #MetGala ♬ original sound – Jessica Biel
According to Julie Williams, medical herbalist and founder of Leaf People for Real Simple: “Epsom salt is a great detoxifier, exfoliator, and can soothe tired muscles and smooth the skin. It helps clear the body by removing various types of stagnation by promoting lymphatic flow. When your lymphatic fluid is flowing, then your skin is smoother, you retain less water, and your skin is more clear.”
Epsom salt sounds very much like a miracle resource at the moment, with our mothers and grandmothers using it for years.
Here are some unexpected uses for Epsom salt:
- Hands – Epsom salt mixed with baby oil can be used as an effective hand wash.
- Feet – after a long night of dancing, or walking in heels soaking your feet in Epsom salt might help to treat pain, reduce swelling and inflammation and to exfoliate your skin. Epsom salt is effective for treating gout, toenail fungus and Athlete’s foot too. You can even use it to draw out a splinter. A soak can also help to remove foot odour.
Beauty uses for Epsom salt:
- Face – as previously mentioned, Epsom salt is a great exfoliator as it has the ability to remove dead skin and dislodge blackheads.
- Hair – Epsom salt can also be used to remove hairspray when mixed with water and lemon. You can also use it as a volumizer when mixed deep conditioner and warmed up in the microwave or pan for a few seconds.
Compiled by: Marian Volkwyn
First published by Woman & Home
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