The self-care movement aside, you've likely heard about the healing powers of Epsom salt. Also known as magnesium sulfate, this mineral has been hailed as a muscle soother (and a trick up Mom's sleeve ...

If you've seen your doctor about joint pain or muscle pain, you've probably been told to take an Epsom salt bath. "Epsom salt baths certainly aren't the cure-all they are sometimes advertised to be," ...

Epsom salt baths are commonly used to ease sore muscles, stress, and minor conditions like ingrown toenails. Research on whether magnesium from Epsom salt can be absorbed through the skin is limited ...

You pulled a muscle lifting weights at the gym. Your skin won't stop itching. Or maybe your arthritis is acting up. Is there anything you can do, besides wait it out? Your grandma could have the ...

People have been scooping this salt into their baths for centuries to restore their magnesium levels and relieve stress. But experts say that’s not quite how it works. A woman receives a massage with ...

Epsom salt, or magnesium sulfate, is a natural compound that people claim can treat constipation, relieve pain, and relax muscles. However, research into its therapeutic use is limited. Epsom salt is ...

If you buy through a BGR link, we may earn an affiliate commission, helping support our expert product labs. Relaxation is the name of the game when you think of a tub. While we may not all get to ...