How to Choose Epsom Salt in Australia
How to choose Epsom salt is simpler than the shelf makes it look: Epsom salt is magnesium sulphate, so the best bag is the one with nothing else in it.
Short answer: read the ingredient line. It should say magnesium sulphate (heptahydrate) and nothing else, with no fragrance, colour or filler. Our pick is Propel Health Epsom Salt: magnesium sulphate heptahydrate, no fillers, in a 1 kg tub.
How to choose Epsom salt: four checks
1. Single ingredient
Epsom salt is the common name for magnesium sulphate heptahydrate. Anything listed after it is an addition.
2. Fragrance and colour
Scented bath salts often add fragrance, essential oils and dyes. If you have sensitive skin or want to add your own oils, choose unscented.
3. Pack size
A full bath uses about 2 cups. Small sachets run out fast, so a 1 kg tub works out cheaper per bath.
4. Storage
Epsom salt draws in moisture and clumps. A tub with a tight lid keeps it free flowing.
How ours measures up
| What to check | Why it matters | Ours |
|---|---|---|
| Ingredient | Nothing added | Magnesium sulphate (heptahydrate). No fillers, no additives |
| Fragrance and colour | Add your own if you like | None |
| Pack | Cost per bath | 1 kg tub with a lid |
| Origin | Supply chain | Imported ingredient, packed in Australia |
Our pick: Propel Health Epsom Salt
Add half a cup to hot water for a foot soak, or 2 cups to a hot bath. It is sold as Epsom salt and labelled Magnesium Bath Salt: they are the same thing. It is a bath product, so keep it out of reach of children. More ideas in Epsom salt baths.
Frequently asked questions
How much Epsom salt goes in a bath?
About 2 cups in a full hot bath, or half a cup for a foot soak.
Is magnesium bath salt the same as Epsom salt?
Yes. Both are magnesium sulphate.
Can I add essential oils?
Yes. Ours is unscented, so you can add your own.
About the author
Grant Jenkins is a director of Propel Health Australia, which packs its range in Brendale, Queensland, under a food licence. He wrote this guide from our own printed labels, so every figure quoted for our product is the figure on the pack.
Disclaimer
This guide is general information, not medical advice. Propel Health Australia products are foods, not therapeutic goods, and nothing here is intended to diagnose or address any health condition. Figures are taken from our current labels and may change with a new batch or print run. Speak to your healthcare provider before starting any new supplement, especially if you are pregnant, nursing, or have a medical condition.
