Did you know that the concentration of minerals and nutrients in our body is the same as that of sea water? Sea salt is rich in minerals, such as magnesium, sodium, calcium, and potassium, which are essential for your skin’s health, and cellular communication. Imbalance in your skin’s mineral can cause dryness, irritation, dullness, and blotchiness, especially during dry or cold weather. Minerals in sea salt can help balance hydration, rejuvenate the protective barrier of skin, and boost cell-to-cell communication signals, which weakens as you grow older.
The following will show you how to use sea salt to get beautiful skin, hair, teeth, and nails:
Balancing Mask
Make a spreadable paste by mixing 2 tsp sea salt with 4 tsp raw honey. Gently apply it on clean and dry skin (avoid eye area). Leave it for 10-15 minutes. Use a washcloth lightly soaked in warm water and place it on your face for 30 seconds. Gently exfoliate your skin in a circular motion with your fingers as you rinse your skin thoroughly with warm water.
Benefits: soothes skin from irritation and breakouts; control oil production in skin; keeps skin hydrated
Oil-Sapping Facial Toner
Dissolve 1 tsp sea salt into 4 oz of warm water in small spray bottle. Apply the mist on clean and dry skin once or twice a day. Avoiding contact with eyes.
Benefits: controls oil production; cleanse pores deeply; cures breakouts and acne
Softening Body Scrub
Make a thick paste by mixing ¼ cup salt and ½ cup olive oil/softened coconut oil. (Optional: You can add 10 drops of any essential oil of your choice.) During shower, use a washcloth or a loofah to gently scrub your skin in a circular motion.
Benefits: removes dead skin; keeps skin soft and hydrated
Rejuvenating Scrub
Make a thick paste by mixing ½ cup salt, ¼ cup pure aloe vera juice or gel, 1/4 cup essential oil of your choice, 1 tsp dried lavender flowers, and 10 drops lavender essential oil. Add a few drops of oil if the paste is too dry. During shower, use a washcloth or a loofah to gently scrub your skin in a circular motion.
Benefits: softens and restores skin; keeps your skin hydrated, aids skin cell renewal
Relaxing Salt Bath
Dissolve 1/3 cup salt into a tub filled with warm water. Soak your body for 15-30 minutes.
Benefits: removes dirt, grime, and toxins from your skin; cleanses your skin pores; restores the protective barrier in skin, keeps skin hydrated; prevents wrinkle or prune by moisturizing the skin; reduce bloating in the body
Anti-Dandruff Scalp Treatment
Sprinkle 1 to 2 tsp salt on your scalp as you part your hair. Massage your scalp using wet fingers for 10-15 minutes. Wash your hair thoroughly using your favorite conditioner.
Benefits: loosens and removes existing flakes; stimulates circulation for a healthy scalp; absorbs extra oil and moisture to inhibit fungal growth and dandruff
Teeth Whitener
Create a mixture of 1 tsp salt and 2 tsp baking powder. Dab a damp toothbrush into the mixture and brush your teeth as you do normally. Add a little bit of toothpaste if the taste of the mixture is too strong.
Benefits: removes stains and brightens teeth; good for teeth and gum
Natural Mouth Wash
Dissolve ½ tsp salt, ½ tsp baking soda into ¼ cup of water. Rinse your mouth with the solution.
Benefits: kills oral bacteria; prevents bad breath and gingivitis
Nail Brightening Treatment
Add 1 tsp salt, 1 tsp baking soda, 1 tsp lemon, and ½ cup warm water in a bowl. Soak your nails in the solution for at least 10 minutes. Use a soft brush to scrub your nails. Wash hands and moisturize.
Benefits: softens cuticles and skin; strengthens nails; reduces yellowing and stains for cleaner, healthier-looking nails
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