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Magnesium-rich Epsom salt baths can promote mental wellness and ease the stress of modern living. They can boost serotonin levels, which is important to regulating your moods. They can also relieve stress and anxiety by helping you relax and get a better night's sleep. Read more to find out how Epsom Salts can improve your mental well-being.

Epsom salt – or magnesium sulphate – can help with sore muscles after a workout and is often used in a bath. The idea is that soaking in the magnesium sulphate bath helps in the muscle recovery process. Read our epsom salts article to learn more about the natural health benefits of bath salts!

WHY CHOOSE NATURAL PRODUCTS? THE ESSENTIALLY YOUNG DIFFERENCE... PASSION. PEOPLE. PURPOSE. PLANET   Our world is so full of toxins and our planet is over polluted. Our water is no longer clean and pure. Our air is “dirty” and our food lacks vital nutrients. Our stress levels are through the roof, leaving our mental-emotional state toxic too. As our skin is the largest organ, it is now critical we become aware of what we use and apply on our bodies, decreasing the amount of toxins and chemicals we use, will lessen the stress and pressure on our immunity and health. Diet, exercise, lifestyle, and leisure time are all important for optimum health and vitality, we should now, however include personal care products too. At ESSENTIALLY YOUNG, we believe in NATURAL- going back to basics, just as Mother Nature intended. Locally sourced ingredients, unrefined oils, raw butters, pure therapeutic grade Essential Oils and plant based preservatives. We strive to create gentle, yet effective, all-natural skin care for the whole family, home essentials, as well as Amenities for hotels and lodges. All our products are NON TOXIC, eco-friendly and as close to organic and natural as possible, and infused with only the highest quality, therapeutic grade Essential Oils. We are committed to Cruelty Free – NEVER testing on animals! All of our products have been tried and tested on Humans and we are grateful for all the wonderful testimonies we can proudly share. We also only use recyclable packaging where possible, leaving less footprint on our planet.   ESSENTIAL OIL INFUSED… What does this mean? Essential Oils are the volatile aromatic compounds that come from the leaves, flowers, bark and other parts of plants, trees and fruit. Essential oils are extracted through steam distillation, cold pressing and resin tapping depending on the essential oil sourced.  Pure essential oils are much more potent and powerful than the botanicals they are derived from as the concentration is highly increased. For the past 5,000 years, essential oils have been used for medicinal purposes, cosmetics and perfumes. Long before the western world began practicing aromatherapy, oils were being used by the Chinese, Indians, Egyptians, Greeks and Romans.  Today, there are trained professionals, including aromatherapists and nutritionists who use the healing power of essential oils every day. Essential oils are composed of very small molecules that can penetrate your cells, and some compounds in essential oils can even cross the blood brain barrier. They differ from fatty oils (such as those in vegetables or nuts) that come from large molecules as they are more easily absorbed. For instance, most vegetable oils will stay on your skin and may even clog your pores because they are not small enough to get into your system, whereas essential oils will soak right into your skin. Essential oils placed anywhere on the body are “transdermal”, which means they can actually pass through your skin and into your circulatory system and cells. 1 drop of essential oils has enough molecules to cover each cell in the Human body 40 000 times Each essential oil can contain hundreds of chemical compounds, making their uses virtually limitless   BENEFITS OF THESE ESSENTIAL OILS:  Lavender – calming, soothing, healing, relaxing, Cedarwood – promotes melantonin for deep sleep, calming, maintains youthful skin, grounding Geranium – balancing, uplifting, revitalising, Tea Tree – anti-bacterial, healing, cleansing, purifying. Naouli – healing, anti-bacterial, immune booster. Rosemary – stimulating, increase circulation and brain function, pain relief, anti-inflammatory Clove – anti-micorbial, pain relief, improve circulation, Rose – anti-depressant, anti-aging, healing, soothing, uplifting Sacred Frankincense – anti-inflammatory, supports healthy skin, uplifing Grapefruit – uplifting, circulation and metabolism stimulant, diuretic, fat-dissolving, refreshing Lemon  - refreshing, cleansing, increases circulation, boost energy and immunity, detoxify. Peppermint – anti-inflammatory, energizing, healing, cleansing Cypress – increase circulation and lymph drainage, healing, anti-inflammatory, immune boosting. Spearmint – balance metabolism, healing, anti-inflammatory, cleansing. Ylang-Ylang – relaxing, enhances libido and sensuality, emotional balancing Orange – uplifting, anti-inflammatory, enhance libido, boost immunity, ant-depressant, teeth whitening. Bergamot – emotional support, hormonal balancing, calming, healing. Healthy skin&hair   COMPLEXION CORRECTOR ALOE FEROX- from bitter aloe plant; anti-inflammatory, anti-oxidant, soothing, healing. GRAPESEED OIL – from the seeds of grapes : softens, increase elasticity, non-pore clogging, high in Vit.E for healing   ANTI-AGING REPAIR TREATMENT SHEA BUTTER –  from the Shea tree seeds : soothes and softens the skin, healing, anti-inflammatory, AQUA – WATER - HYDRATION JOJOBA OIL – from seeds of jojoba plant : deeply hydrating, easily absorbed, healing, non-pore clogging COCONUT OIL – from the meat of coconuts; hydration, protection, retain moisture, anti-inflammatory AVOCADO OIL – from the avocado fruit; high in Vitamin E for nourishment, promote collagen, moisturise, healing.   FOAMING CASTILE WASH CASTILE SOAP –from coconut and olive oils, mixed with sodium hydroxide and lye. Natural, plant based, non toxic, biodegradable, Soothing, Healing, Cleaning.   BATH BLISS EPSOM SALTS Soaking in Epsom Salts does wonders for our overall health! It is naturally occurring magnesium and is mainly used for pain and inflammation. It also eases stress and tension, releases aching muscles and stiff joints, increases circulation and lymph drainage, encourages cell renewal, boosts energy and promotes alkalinity for general immunity. A nightly bath is recommended for enhanced wellness.