Bath salts can refer to two different things: a group of recreational designer drugs or a type of salt used in baths for various health benefits).
Regarding the recreational designer drugs, bath salts usually contain a cathinone, such as methylenedioxypyrovalerone (MDPV), methylone, or mephedrone). These drugs are often disguised as bath salts, plant food, or other products and are not intended for human consumption. They can have negative effects on the body, including hallucinations, paranoia, and even death).
On the other hand, bath salts used for health benefits are typically made from magnesium sulfate (Epsom salt) or sea salt. They can be dissolved in warm bath water and used for everything from stress relief to aches and pains. Some of the health benefits of bath salts include:
- Muscle pain and stiffness relief
- Stiff, aching joint relief
- Arthritis relief
- Circulation problems relief
- Headache relief
- Anxiety and stress relief
- Skin condition relief, such as eczema and dry, itchy skin
There are several ways to use bath salts, depending on what you want to treat. For example, a detox bath is generally made of Epsom salt and is believed to help remove toxins from the body to improve your health, relieve stress, treat constipation, and assist with weight loss. Bath salts can also be used to relieve skin inflammation and irritation caused by eczema, psoriasis, contact dermatitis, and athlete’s foot.
The ingredients or materials used in bath salts can vary depending on the product. For example, MojoMee Bath Salt contains Epsom salt, Himalayan Pink Salt, and essential oils from rose petals. Augusta Candle Companys 8 Oz Bath Salts contain sea salt and fragrance oils. Aura Cleansing Ritual Bath Salts contain a proprietary blend of ingredients that are used to remove negative energies and vibrations from the spiritual and auric body.
