Tag: Mineral bath

While both Himalayan and Epsom salts are popular bath additives, they are chemically distinct compounds with different primary benefits. Epsom salt is magnesium sulfate, famously used for muscle aches, whereas Himalayan salt is primarily sodium chloride with trace minerals, valued for skin nourishment.

While proponents claim significant health benefits from skin absorption, scientific research is divided on exactly how much magnesium is absorbed in a bath. Most experts agree that while some transdermal uptake can occur, it is minimal and not a reliable treatment for magnesium deficiency.