Epsom Salt May Not Be A Medical Remedy, But You Should Still Take That Bath

If that’s your thing.

Rebeca Ansar
Nov 3 · 3 min read

I have a very specific ritual to help gather the pieces of me that get scattered after a taxing day. I light two jasmine candles, turn on the bathwater to scalding-adjacent settings, and pour a hefty amount of Epsom salt into the tub.

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