Eucalyptus Scrub

Article by CASSIE LIVINGSTON
Styled by TAYLOR BENNETT
Photograph by KELLY MOORE CLARK

When I was growing up the cure for any illness was a hot bath. If I had a stomach ache my mom would say, “Take a hot bath,” when I had my first kidney stone my mom told me, “You’ll feel better after a hot bath.” There’s no surprise that she barely made it to the hospital to give birth because she was soothing her aches with a hot bath before finally deciding she may be in labor. But, there is truth to some folk remedies and a hot bath with epsom salts has been clinically shown to increase both magnesium and sulfate levels in the body. While you can combine any essential oils with epsom salts, the combination of eucalyptus makes an inviting and refreshing combination – creating a spa-like atmosphere.

To get the best benefits, combine 1 cup Epsom salts, 1/2 cup baking soda and 20 drops of essential oils and blend together. Add this mixture to a hot bath and soak for twenty minutes to get your best dose of tub-therapy.