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Many users enjoy their effects on the toughest skin areas, particularly on the feet, and regularly use them in baths. These salts should be used with caution, however. Epsom salts can dry your skin out and this can be a problem for those who deal with dry skin regularly and during the winter months.
Occasional use of Epsom salts (especially on the feet) does not seem to be harmful. Many people swear by Epsom salts though there does not seem to be many scientific references to its use. There are a few cautions about using Epsom salts, however, and they are mostly for people with dry skin.