Sea water is present in the seas and oceans, chemical compounds and almost all chemical elements found on the globe are dissolved in it. Seawater accounts for 97 percent of the liquid water on the Earth’s surface, while freshwater accounts for less than 3 percent. Seawater contains a high concentration of sodium, potassium, magnesium and calcium cations as well as chloride, sulfate and carbonate anions, which are characterized by an intensely bitter or bitter-salty taste, making it unfit for drinking. Nevertheless, a liter of sea water can be drunk daily without harming the body.
Sea water has a pH of 7,5 to 8,4. Sea water it is very well absorbed by the human skin, because the composition of water is similar to the amniotic fluid in which the fetus develops, and the concentration of minerals is similar to the concentration of human blood serum. This allows the minerals from sea water they can penetrate deeper into the skin pores and cleanse it. Of course sea water stimulates cellular metabolism, thanks to which the skin is properly moisturized, better supplied with blood, i.e. also oxidized and nourished. The skin becomes more elastic, you may risk saying that it is rejuvenating, but the process must last at least 3 weeks. The treatment can be carried out using cosmetics with the content water maritime. However, remember to always enter the water gradually and wash the skin thoroughly after bathing, because sea water drying out on the skin dries out and contributes to dehydration, and instead of helping – it will hurt.
Sea water – solutions
Used solutions sea water it is isotonic and hypertonic depending on the concentration of NaCl. Hypertonic solution used for inhalation increases the mobilization of secretions in the lower respiratory tract due to the osmotic effect. It not only moisturizes, but also cleanses the nose, and also clears it by reducing swelling.
Isotonic solution, due to the low concentration of salt, only cleans the nasal cavity and moisturizes the mucous membranes.
Sea water – application
Sea water it is the most effective agent for cleansing the mucosa of pollutants such as pollen or microorganisms and excess secretions. Water moisturizes the mucosa, providing minerals.
Sea water – runny nose
A runny nose in young children is an ailment that affects the functioning of a child – it interferes with everyday functioning, does not allow them to eat freely. If left untreated, a runny nose can lead to diseases such as otitis media, bronchitis, pharyngitis, and other respiratory infections. Regardless of the type of runny nose, whether it is bacterial, viral or allergic, the mucosa in the nasal passages becomes swollen, making it difficult or impossible to breathe freely through the nose. The most effective and safest remedy for children as well as adults for nasal obstruction is sea water. The best sea water it contains many elements such as potassium, selenium, magnesium, iron, copper and sulfur with antiseptic and antibacterial properties.