An organic detox

Say Epsom Salts to most people and they immediately start talking about their grandmothers and the multiple uses they had for them.

There was a time when Epsom Salts were in everyone’s cupboard with uses ranging from splinter removal to tile cleaning but Epsom Salts are much more than this. They contain Magnesium and Sulphate which are as important to your health as iron and calcium but which with the modern diet we are all sadly lacking. Magnesium deficiency can contribute to high rates of heart disease, stroke, osteoporosis, arthritis and joint pain, digestive problems, stress-related illness, chronic fatigue, anxiety and insomnia.

Epsom Salts will absorb through the skin much more efficiently than through the stomach, the best way to boost your magnesium levels is to add two cups of salts to a bath and soak for a minimum of 12 minutes three times a week.

Epsom Salts are currently having an under the radar rebirth with Gwyneth Paltrow, Victoria Beckham and Elle Macpherson allegedly swearing by them. Celebrities and models are using them to detox, help with water retention and temporarily de-puff the skin. They will ease muscle pain and can be used to make a hair degreasing and volumizing mask.

To make your detox bath into the ultimate luxurious organic treat we recommend you add one of the beautiful Neom bath oils, made from 100% organic products and containing 30%essential oils these are powerful treatments in themselves. Neom is a local company who have revolutionised the image of organic products and produce a range of truly stylish opulent range of home fragrance and body care.

Epsom Salts are available from Fox Saddler £8.50 for 3kg and Neom Luxury Organics are available from Serendipity in Wetherby , The Spa Lounge , Boston Spa or online from www.neomorganics.com