Ingredient
Epsom Salt
Magnesium Sulfate
Benefits
Synthetic
Whether plunged in a warm bath, dissolved in a foot soak or applied on hair, Epsom salts have a wide range of benefits in Lush cosmetics.
What are the supposed benefits of Epsom salts?
Soaking in warm, magnesium-rich waters helps relax the body. Used on the hair, they help give volume and a lightweight feel.
Unique stories
The salts were discovered in natural springs in the English city of Epsom, hence the name. While the common salt found on kitchen tables is made up of sodium chloride, Epsom salts are made up of magnesium sulphate — so their name is the only thing they have in common! Although to be fair, they also share many benefits for use in cosmetics.
Magnesium is an essential mineral. People have been bathing in magnesium-rich water for centuries, whether in the Dead Sea or in the hot springs of Epsom and Bath. The two most common forms found in cosmetics are magnesium chloride (used to make magnesium oil) and magnesium sulphate (Epsom salts).