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5 Amazing Things Salt Water Can Cure

Some say it’s the most simple things in nature that have the biggest benefit. And in this case, it’s true. For centuries, salt water has been used as an essential ingredient in medicine as well as deemed a luxury item at one point in time.

With all that said, salt water is a simple drink with stunning results. It’s important to note that much of the results are found using natural sea salt, not your ordinary table salt.

Sea Salt Water Cures

1. Mental Health

Do you mean to tell me that what you put in your body can affect you mentally too? Yes! Sea salt, especially unrefined sea salt, contains vitamins, minerals, and other microorganisms that can release substances like helpful bacteria and chemicals that affect our hormonal balances to improve our overall quality of life.

Because of this, bathing in sea salt is thought to help improve your peace of mind, energy levels, and ability to handle problems that arise. Other benefits to your psychological health include better confidence levels, improved ability to focus, and more self-control.

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How To Use It: Take a warm sea salt bath (normally 2-3 cups of sea salt) and soak for 20 minutes at a time.

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2. Sagging Skin

Because of the microorganisms often found in unrefined sea salt, bathing in sea salt can help improve your skin quality by increasing circulation and increasing the flow of nutrients to your skin, according to LifeEvents.org.

Using sea salt to scrub your skin before applying lotion can help exfoliate your skin to help improve its glow and tighten and tone your skin.

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This treatment also helps prepare your skin to receive lotions or massage oils. A sea salt bath can also help relax sore and tired muscles, stimulating the healing process.

How To Use It: Use a tablespoon in a small bowl, with water (not too much) to make a grainy paste. Scrub that on your skin, let sit for five minutes and rinse thoroughly before applying lotion.

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3. Psoriasis and Eczema

Mineral-rich salt water is in places like the Dead Sea in the Middle East and the Blue Lagoon in Iceland. Soaking in water like this helps

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