Q. What are the benefits of magnesium bath salts?
A. In addition to helping you relax and destress, magnesium bath salts can help soothe sore muscles, encourage better sleep, reduce pain and inflammation, and treat eczema, psoriasis, and dermatitis.
Q. How much magnesium bath salts should I use for a bath?
A. For a full tub, you usually need 2 to 4 cups of bath salts. Some salts may recommend a different amount, though, so it's always best to consult the manufacturer's instructions for the proper amount.
Magnesium bath salts we recommend
Best of the best: Ancient Minerals' Magnesium Bath Flakes, 8 pounds
Our take: Made of easily absorbed magnesium chloride flakes that are sourced from the Zechstein Seabed in the Netherlands for higher quality.
What we like: Salts absorb quickly into the skin and come from an excellent source. Offer a wide range of health benefits, including stress relief, improved sleep, muscle and joint pain relief, and headache treatment. Works well for both full baths and foot soaks.
What we dislike: Don't dissolve as easily in hard water.
Choice 3: Epsoak's Epsom Salt (Magnesium Sulfate USP), 19 pounds
What we dislike: Comes in a large bag that's difficult to store and move.
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