If you rub epsom salt into your hair, this is the effect

repotting herbs or digging in patio containers, my hands always feel grimy and a little stiff. A warm hand soak with Epsom salt helps loosen dirt around the nails, and the warm water can be soothing for overworked fingers even if the effect is mostly comfort rather than anything dramatic.

Stir 1/4 cup of Epsom salt into a medium bowl of warm water and soak your hands for 10 to 15 minutes. Use a soft nail brush afterward, then dry well and apply hand cream. This is a practical