You definitely have heard people praising the sea salt bath. Salt bath lovers swear by its countless health benefits. Health professional at the same time, throw their weight behind the practice.
Since ancient times, seas have been known for their soothing and rejuvenating effects. The father of medicine, Hippocrates of Kos, in fact, was the first person to discover the healing and therapeutic properties of seawater. He noticed that seawater was somehow healing the injured hands of fishermen.
Today, we know exactly what gives the seawater such magic powers. And your guess is correct_ it’s the mineral-rich sea salt that gives the seawater it’s healing and soothing properties.
Benefits of a sea salt bath
From soothing your body to leaving a calming effect on your mind, the sea salt bath has a lot in store. Whether you actually go for a swim or take a sea salt bath at home, you are sure to enjoy the ensuing health benefits. Let’s be honest, even if we opt for a seashore, it’s not always possible to make it.
Here is a list of proven benefits:
- Improves skin health, rejuvenates and exfoliates the skin.
- Extracts toxins from the body.
- Helps balance alkalinity.
- Provides the body with essential minerals.
- Proven to be effective against eczema.
- Hot salt baths are good for arthritis and psoriasis.
- Relaxes muscles, joints, and brain.
The lavender bath salt
This lavender bath salt combines three amazing ingredients due to their awesome health benefits. The basic ingredients are Lavender oil, Epsom salt, and sea salt. Lavender is well known for its soothing effects, anti-fungus, and pain-relieving properties. Epsom salt provides essential minerals including calcium and magnesium, promotes stress reduction, relieves pain and reduces swelling.
Please note that the abovementioned benefits are just some of the many, maybe I will talk more this more in another blog. For now, let’s start making our magic mix.
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