Dissolved in a bath epsom salt is absorbed through the skin to replenish the body39s levels of magnesium studies indicate that this may relieve stress raising the body39s level of serotonin a mood elevating chemical within the brain that creates a feeling of well being and relaxation offsetting excess levels of adrenaline generated by pressure and stress magnesium ions relax and reduce irritability by lowering the effects of adrenaline rose and ylang ylang to relax and sooth