Skinfare Skin Care Blog

Bath salts (especially espsom salts) are perhaps one of the most economical ways to treat the skin and have wonderful anti-inflammation and healing benefits. Bath salts and the minerals that are associated with them can soften water which removes some of the harsh chemicals sometimes used to purify and can be a great addition to an organic skin care program.

All bath salts are not created equal however. Some contain things like sodium carbonate, phosphate and borax all of which can act as skin irritants.  Sea salt and table salt should also never be used as a bath salt replacement. These can actually stick to the skin and cause dryness in addition to irritation.

Bath salts from all parts of the world are available from the Dead Sea to the salt from Volcanic regions which claim to have high exotic mineral contents. Should you use these and will they provide additional benefits? Probably not, but that doesn’t mean they will be without benefits. Sensitive skin types should stick with epsom salts, you can’t beat them for the value .