14 Effective Stye Home Remedies You Should Try

Epsom Salt

Magnesium sulfate, or Epsom salt, is a popular bath salt. It is a chemical compound primarily composed of magnesium, with oxygen and sulfur. Epsom salt is not the same as regular salt, although they have almost the same chemical structure. This salt has been used for hundreds of years to cure conditions including constipation, sleeplessness, and fibromyalgia. Bathing with Epsom salts helps soothe dry skin and remove dead skin cells. It is also known to treat skin disorders such as eczema and psoriasis.

Epsom salt’s magnesium component makes it so effective in treating stye infections. Generally, it can assist the body in eliminating toxins that are causing inflammation while also lowering swelling, stiffness, and discomfort in the area. 

As an astringent and cleaner, it may be used effectively as a home remedy for styes. You can make an effective Epsom salt solution with only a little water, a teaspoon, and a washcloth. For around 15 minutes, you’ll have the soaked cloth on your eye, which has been soaked in the saltwater combination. Three or four daily applications are recommended for maximum efficacy. Stye removal may need up to three to four daily applications for ma