There are many natural-forming salts and mineral crystal compounds available for use in home detoxification baths. Although all salts have the ability to draw out toxins from the body, there are some salts that are better for certain conditions than other salts. You can use salts for detox by themselves in your bath water or use a combination of different bath salts to utilize the healing properties of several salts at one time.
Epsom Salt
Epsom salt is not a true salt because it does not contain sodium chloride. However, Epsom salt is a mineral crystal compound that quickly dissolves in your bath water and is quickly assimilated into your skin through your pores.
Epsom salt contains two major constituents—magnesium and sulfates. According to the Epsom Salt Council, Epsom salt’s sulfates expel toxins from the body, improve nutrient absorption and can help to alleviate migraine symptoms. Magnesium, the second most plentiful element in human cells, regulates over 325 bodily enzymes, reduces muscle pain and inflammation, improves concentration and sleep and eases stress. Magnesium may also help prevent blood clots and artery hardening. Epsom salts can purchased at most drug and grocery stores and from online salt retailers.
Use Epsom salts in your bath to help eliminate toxins from your body. Ease muscle pain and fade bruises by adding two cups of Epsom salt to your bath water and soak for about 15 minutes. If you are experiencing deep muscle pain, stir two tbsp. of powdered ginger into one cup of Epsom salts and pour into a warm bath. Soak for no longer than 30 minutes.
Epsom salt and sesame oil baths help to eradicate stress and dry skin. Mix one up of sesame oil with one cup of sea salt and one cup of Epsom salt. Add the mixture to your warm bath water and soak for about 20 minutes.
Epsom salt compresses can be applied directly to the skin to pull out splinters, ease sore muscles and insect bites. Add two cups of Epsom salt to a gallon of water. Saturate a towel, cotton ball or cheesecloth piece with the mixture and apply directly to the affected area.
Other Salts
There are many salts for detox purposes available from around the world.
Genuine Dead Sea salt from the Dead Sea primarily contains calcium, magnesium, sodium and magnesium chlorides and sulphates. These minerals are extremely beneficial for the skin and can aid in healing such ailments as eczema and psoriasis. Purchase only Dead Sea salt that comes with a certificate of authenticity to use in your bath.
Hawaiian red salt is an unprocessed salt that obtains is color from the red clay it shares its native environment with. Hawaiian red salt added to a bath can propel wound healing and alleviate muscle sprains and body aches. Hawaiian red salt can be used alone or mixed with other salts and added to your bath water.
Sulfur salt, also known as black salt, is a natural purifying and disinfecting salt. Sulfur salt helps to alleviate skin inflammation, respiratory problems and topical infections.