epsom salt works better and has a better scent [SEP] i take epsom salt baths occasionally to help ease the aches and pains from working out when i came across this it caught my eye as i love the scent of lavender and the product description says it soothes sore musclesthe first time i used it i ran into a problem there were no instructions on how much to add in the bath so i searched the internet and it is basically based on how strong you like the scent i used far less than what i would for epsom salt maybe a few tablespoons it was plenty strong i have had better smelling lavender bath products than this one furthermore after taking a bath my muscles did not feel any better i feel an improvement when i use epsom saltwill not be using this product again between the disappointing scent and inability to soothe tired muscles