How to use Epsom Salt for Exfoliating

Exfoliating your skin with Epsom salt can not only help treat problematic skin issues, such as acne or dry skin, but it also leaves your skin feeling soft and refreshed.

Here is a simple and cheap alternative to a full body exfoliation.

Difficulty: Easy

Instructions

1. Exfoliating your Body:
   
   Shower first as you normally would, using your regular body wash or soap to clean off.

2. Pour a small amount of Epsom salt into your hand and gently massage it over your wet body or rub using a gentle circular motion. -You can also pour the Epsom salt onto a rag for exfoliating if you prefer to not use your hand.
   
   For extra soft skin, add some baby oil to the Epsom salt crystals before exfoliating.

3. Add more Epsom salt as needed until your are done exfoliating your entire body.

4. Rinse off completely. - You can use a damp or wet, cold rag over porous or acne prone areas of skin to ensure the pores do not remain open.

5. Exfoliating Face Scrub:
   
   Add 1/2 to 1/3 Teaspoon of Epsom salt to your regular facial cream cleanser.

6. Use your finger tips to gently massage the Epsom salt mixture over the surface of your face, avoiding the eye area.

7. Hold your face over the sink, cupping your hands together to create a bowl, fill them with cool water and splash your face to remove the exfoliating cream and pat dry using a clean rag or paper towel.

[4dogday]

on 5/12/2009 Great article on using epsom salt!