Self-Care Awareness: Experiencing Comfortable Care.

While caring for yourself should be a top priority, it is very easy for self-care to fall to the bottom of the list. Traditional self-care remedies like a professional massage, salon mani-pedi, or solo vacation can be difficult to enjoy in our current economy and tend to be the first luxuries to fall out of your budget. However, there is always an easier alternative - like upkeeping your self-care regimen with Epsom salt. 

Epsom Salt Bath  

Enjoy the effects of an Epsom salt bath soak while partaking in a forgotten activity. There are always ways to make it fun for you – play your relaxation playlist, throw in a scented bath bomb, read a fantasy filled book, or even write in your journal – while enjoying the detoxing benefits. Adding this gem to your nightly routine can also promote better sleep, a top priority for those in need of mental relief. Try this when you are feeling restless or drained: 

  1. Add 2 cups of Epsom salt to your bathtub 
  2. Run warm water to dissolve the salt 
  3. Add ½ cup of lavender oil, for a calming effect  
  4. Soak for 15-20 minutes  

DIY Manicure Bomb 

It is always nice to experience the luxury of being cared for, however, a salon setting is not always ideal. For anyone looking for a polished manicure or pedicure without the long wait and failed expectations, try doing it yourself at home. Soften your skin with a manicure bomb made by you for you. Incorporate your favorite scent or essential oil to embrace at-home care. 

  1. Combine 1 cup baking soda, 1 cup of cornstarch, ½ cup of citric acid, and ½ cup of Epsom salt in a bowl, then stir until combined 
  2. In another bowl mix 1 teaspoon of your desired essential oil and 2 tablespoons of coconut oil together (Optional: Add food coloring) 
  3. Mix the contents of both bowls together and stir  
  4. Gradually add 1 teaspoon of water at a time until the mixture feels like wet sand 
  5. Spoon mixture into desired mold and press down 
  6. Allow it to sit overnight  
  7. Dissolve in a dish of warm water and soak your hands! 

Maximize your self-care routine for the remainder of the year with your new inexpensive and natural best friend, Epsom salt.  

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