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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.
Cleansing is also a common use for Epsom salts. Many people make use of it to exfoliate skin, applying a paste of Epsom salts with a little water to the skin, then rinsing with clean warm water. Homemade masks that help with oily skin can be created, using the salts as the base ingredient.