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You can add scent to them by sprinkling them with essential oil. Or mix Epsom salts with baby oil and keep by the sink if you wash your hands a lot.4) Add Body to Your HairCombine 3 tablespoons of deep conditioner with 3 tablespoons of Epsom Salt. Microwave the mixture for 20 seconds. Work the warm mixture through your hair from scalp to ends and leave on for 20 minutes. Rinse with warm water. Promotes body and life in your hair and restores curl to permed hair.5) Remove Hairspray and Gel BuildupCombine a gallon of distilled water, a cup of Lemon juice (fresh or bottled), and 1 cup of Epsom Salt. Cap the mixture and let it sit for 24 hours. The next day, pour the mixture into your dry hair and let it sit for 20 minutes. Then shampoo as normal.5) Soak tired, aching feet (this one sounds familiar!)Soak aching Cheap New York Islanders Jersey , tired feet in a pan of water with half a cup of Epsom salts and not only will your feet feel better, but they'll smell better too. 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To rinse it well, and further treat oily hair, pour a cup of apple cider vinegar over the hair, leave on for 5 minutes, and then rinse with cool water.7) Soak out splintersDid you know Cheap Nashville Predators Jersey , for instance, that soaking a splinter in Epsom salts can release the splinter and help the area to heal?8) Make a poultice pack for strains or sprainsIf you have any strained muscles or sprains, you can take 12 to 1 cup of Epsom salts and make a "pack" with it to place on the affected area, wrap with hot towel and allow it to rest for 20 minutes. 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