Epsom salt bath salts have been used for hundreds of years to relieve all kinds of aches and pains. The very warm water breaks down the salt into magnesium and sulfate, which have been shown to have beneficial effects by producing relaxation in striated muscle and decreasing inflammation. The fresh, regenerative scents of peppermint, basil and rosemary essential oils stimulate the senses as a source of pleasure. The freshness of peppermint and rosemary, together with basil (a natural antioxidant) helps the skin to repair itself.