Hi, it's Alaska Granny! In one of my recent hauls, I stocked up on Epsom salt, which is magnesium sulfate. It’s a versatile item that’s great to have in your prepper pantry. I prefer the unscented, natural kind—just plain magnesium sulfate Epsom salt. There are so many ways to use it, so I thought I’d make a video to share some of my favorite uses. Maybe you’ll discover new ways to use it too!
1. Relaxing Baths I keep Epsom salt in a covered container next to my bathtub. Adding it to a hot bath is incredibly relaxing and refreshing. The minerals help soothe aches and pains, providing a natural way to unwind.
2. Exfoliating Scrub If you’ve ever made a sugar scrub to exfoliate your skin, you can use Epsom salt instead. Mix equal parts of liquid body wash and Epsom salt. In the shower, gently rub it on rough skin areas to exfoliate. Be gentle, especially if it’s your first time, to avoid irritation.
3. Foot Soak For sore or stinky feet, dissolve a few tablespoons of Epsom salt in a dishpan of hot water. Soak your feet, then dry them thoroughly, especially between the toes, to get them clean and refreshed.
4. Beachy Waves Hair Spray Want beachy waves in your hair? Mix one cup of hot water with two tablespoons of Epsom salt until it dissolves. Add one teaspoon of aloe vera gel and half a teaspoon of your favorite hair conditioner. Pour the mixture into a spray bottle. After washing your hair, blot it with a towel, spray on the solution, scrunch your hair, and let it air dry.
5. Laundry Aid Add a bit of Epsom salt to your laundry for a natural fabric softener. If you make your own laundry detergent, include Epsom salt in the recipe. I have a video on making your own laundry detergent that includes Epsom salt as one of the ingredients.
6. Tile Cleaner For cleaning tile, mix equal parts of liquid dish soap (like Dawn) and Epsom salt. Scrub the mixture onto your tile with a brush and rinse well. The dish soap breaks up oils and scum, making it effective for various cleaning tasks.
7. Soothe Bug Bites and Rashes Dissolve two tablespoons of Epsom salt in a cup of warm water. Moisten a compress with the solution and apply it to bug bites or itchy rashes for relief.
8. Magnesium Spray I’ve also made a video on making magnesium spray for body aches. It’s a great alternative if you can’t take a full bath. Check out the video if you’re interested in learning how to make it.
9. Gardening Aid In the garden, Epsom salt can be sprinkled on the soil to promote bigger, brighter leaves and better vegetable production. It can also deter slugs; sprinkle a trail around your garden to keep them at bay.
If you have other uses for Epsom salt or magnesium sulfate, please leave them in the comments below. Let’s learn new ways to use the items in our stockpile together.
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