Epsom Salts are named after the saline spring in Epsom, Surrey where they come from but they aren’t actually ‘salt’ as we know it. Epsom salt is a pure mineral compound of magnesium sulphate in crystal form, so it looks a lot like salt but it actually has no sodium chloride.
Epsom salts have a very high concentration of magnesium, which is an essential mineral for the body. A high concentration of this mineral means that Epsom Salts are particularly good at flushing out toxins, relieving muscles after exercise, easing fluid retention & aiding general well-being.
Epsom Salts can help revive aching muscles & ease fluid retention but we do advise speaking to your doctor first just in case & ensuring the temperature of your bath water is comfortable but not too hot.