Celebs swear by them but what are slimming bath salts and how do they work?
More of us have tried out crazy diets and exercise regimes this year, but what about the simple solution of a relaxing, hot bath?
MORE of us have opted to lose weight this year as part of our resolutions.
The regimes include diets, exercising and waking up very early, but there may be a simpler way for you to drop a few pounds from the comfort of your tub.
Celebrity trainers swear by using bath salts to shed some weight quickly.
Slimming salts work in water between 37 to 39 degrees and evaporate while you lay there.
It's recommended your bath lasts no longer than 20 minutes to see the full results.
The slimming salts are mainly made up of Epsom salts which are meant to have many health benefits.
Epsom salts, named after the town in Surrey, are actually bits of magnesium and sulphate.
When used in a bath, your body absorbs the minerals and health benefits.
The salts are said to be to be soothing and draw out anti-toxin impurities.
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Try adding a bit of lavender scent for relaxation.
Or, if you don't want to make your own, there are plenty of different slimming salts on the market right now.
Supermodel Elle Macpherson's personal trainer, James Duigan, swears by the salts and suggests his clients having a soak before a hot shoot.