Benefits Of Bath Salts
Bath salts: All about the benefits of bath salts
We hear a lot about salt, especially its harmful effects on health when it is consumed in too large quantities, in our diet. But, it does not stop there, because this natural ingredient has other, more than interesting facets. We are therefore going to look at one of them in particular: the wellness and cosmetic benefits of bath salts, as well as their various uses.
So, what types of bath salts exist? What’s so special about them? Why are they good for our body health and our skin? Here is everything you need to know about bath salts?.
Composition and properties
Salt from Guérande, the Dead Sea, Epsom, Himalayan , flavored, coarse salt… The salts are rich in minerals and trace elements. Sources of potassium, iron, magnesium, calcium, sulfur, bath salts bring care and relaxation… Indeed, their properties are numerous! Depending on the desired effect, they can be used in a body bath or a foot bath. Otherwise, it is also possible to make a poultice or even a scrub with it, on the affected area.
Concerning the salts recognized for their cosmetic virtues, the main ones are the following:
–Dead Sea salt
With its high concentration of minerals (potassium, sodium, magnesium, calcium, bromine, etc.), it is known for its soothing properties. Uncomfortable skin particularly appreciates it. Whether to treat skin problems, relieve itching or help healing, its effectiveness is certain!
–Epsom salt
Rich in magnesium, sulfur and oxygen, it is an excellent anti-inflammatory and relaxant. Ideal for relaxing baths, it relaxes muscles and joints
–Himalayan pink salt
Source of minerals and trace elements, it is renowned for its detoxifying and regenerating power. It is also a powerful stress reliever. In short, it provides relaxation and remineralization to your body.
The benefits of bath salts for the skin
The basis of bath salts is their remineralizing aspect. Indeed, they strengthen and participate in the good health of the skin, while maintaining effective collagen production, to delay the signs of aging. Bath salts can help firm up, fighting against the appearance of cellulite. In general, they maintain the dynamism of the skin, strengthening and stimulating it.
Also, mechanically, bath salts are excellent cleansers. Indeed, the grains participate in a natural exfoliation of the skin, allowing the elimination of dead cells. So, bath salts cleanse the complexion, giving it more radiance and light?.
Then, they have a remarkable ability to treat problem skin and calm the most uncomfortable. Those targeted are atopic, eczematous skin, with psoriasis… They relieve their inflammation, itching, and help with healing. They are therefore much appreciated friends of irritated skin. But not only ! Skin with imperfections or acne, or even those who sweat a lot (such as athletes) like bath salts because their anti-microbial action purifies, limiting the proliferation of bacteria.
The benefits of bath salts on the body
Physically speaking, bath salts promote muscle and joint relaxation. They act by relaxing and thus relieving pain related to joints and tensions (cramps, arthritis, rheumatism, body aches, etc.). In short, they help the body to relax and, mixed with your body bath, they are a delight of relaxation !
In addition, they detoxify, promote drainage and lighten heavy legs. So, the ideal is to use them in foot baths when you have circulatory problems, even water retention, to relieve your legs.
Finally, they give volume and shine to your hair, so don’t hesitate to dip your head in the water during your bath ritual!
The benefits of bath salts on the mind
They act not only on our physical state, but also on our internal well-being. Indeed, bath salts have a positive ability to restore a certain serenity of mind. Also, the symptoms targeted are, for example, stress, anxiety attacks, insomnia… Bath salts can help to let go and have a soothing and liberating role on the mind, which can also facilitate falling asleep
So what type of bath salts have you tried? What benefits have you felt on your skin, body and mind? Share your experiences with us in the comments!
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