A relaxing rest in the bathtub is worth enriching with bath salts, which will help you regenerate your strength after a stressful, hard day. It is sometimes recommended for some skin diseases. It is one of the cheaper products recommended for body care at home.
However, salt is not equal to salt. They differ in properties, species and aroma. Smaller crystals in combination with olive will be suitable not only for bathing, but also for body peeling. Regardless of which salt we reach for, always moisturize the body with lotion or olive after bathing.
What can bath salt help with?
It is recommended to use bath salts at least once a week, depending on your needs. In addition to the fact that a salt bath is an ideal method to achieve a state of relaxation, it has a number of other properties.
- It is an effective peeling, allows you to get rid of dead skin cells from the skin. This makes the skin smoother.
- It has anti-wrinkle properties.
- It strengthens the skin because it is rich in minerals valuable for its condition.
- Soothes skin irritations, rashes and eczema.
- Improves circulation, stabilizes blood pressure.
- Combats muscle stiffness.
- Relieves the symptoms of arthritis.
- Thanks to it, body care creams are absorbed faster.
- It plays the role of aromatherapy, we can choose from numerous sea salt fragrances.
The origin of salt
The appearance of the salt indicates its origin.
- Dead Sea salt is white in color. It counteracts numerous ailments, is rich in minerals.
- Himalayan salt catches the eye with its light pink shade. It is pure, natural crystal salt. It fights cellulite, has a positive effect on skin firmness, soothes irritations.
- Mediterranean Sea salt is a thick, highly mineralized white salt.
- Bali sea salt is distinguished by its rough structure and gray color. It is obtained through natural drying processes. It has a unique susceptibility to absorb odors.
- Epsom salt is obtained by evaporating mineral water. It is a popular English salt that provides minerals and sulphates.
One more salt split…
- Fragrance salts, apart from the wonderful aroma, do not bring any properties to the bath, and even lead to dryness and irritation of the skin. This type of salt should especially be avoided by people with delicate, sensitive and dry skin.
- Healing salts are safe even for people with oily skin, acne, psoriasis or allergies.
- Sea salt will nourish the skin thanks to the content of silicon, iron, potassium, magnesium, calcium and iodine. It will smooth the skin and fight cellulite.
- On the other hand, table salt will improve circulation, smooth the body and speed up the treatment of perifollicular dermatitis.