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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.
The theory is that when you soak in an Epsom salt bath, these get into your body through your skin. That hasn't been proven, but just soaking in warm water can help relax muscles and loosen stiff joints. People use Epsom salt baths as a home treatment for: Arthritis pain and swelling.