Realizing that a hot bath is helpful, I can accept that Epsom Salts are beneficial in a hot bath soak. With that assumption, I will also assume that pain relief and moisturizing effects are about the same with most Epsom Salts. The scent of this product is not very strong, so I also rate that feature as about average. In the past few years, I have purchased Epsom Salts from Walmart and . Since I am tired of being searched after purchases at Walmart, I refuse to be their customer any more. That leaves this product and the 19 pound Epsoak USP Epsom Salt from which costs $26.99. This product is $20.69 for 18 pounds. Therefore, the price is less per pound, and since it comes in 3 pound packs, it is easier to use. So, the benefits of this item are lower price and convenience of use.