Health Benefits of Sea Salt

 Sea salt may consist of a similar assortment of minerals and natural healing elements as those found on skin cells. Therefore, it is often used as a perfect ingredient to be used for therapeutic treatments and beauty products.

The mineral content in Dead Sea salt has long been appreciated for its rejuvenating effects on the skin. Bathing in sea salt solution may help in keeping the skin moisturized and revitalized. Dead Sea salt baths may also help in improving the skin barrier function and eliminating the roughness and inflammation on the skin’s surface.

Research published in the International Journal of Dermatology has shown that this anti-inflammatory effect may be attributed to the presence of a high content of magnesium in these salts. It may also help in the detoxification of the body by flushing out toxins from the pores, while also aiding in improving circulation.

May Improve Oral Health

Sea salt may contain fluoride, which is beneficial for promoting dental health. Fluoride may aid in protecting the teeth from acidic damage and prevent the development of caries and cavities. Regular rinsing and gargling with tepid sea salt water may help alleviate mouth sores, bleeding gums, ulcers, and the pain of sore throats. While fluoride is now added to the water in many countries around the world, sea salt may have been particularly important in the early 20th century, when many some countries did not have access to it this way. [6]

May Provide Relief From Rheumatoid Arthritis

Dead Sea salts have been proven to be effective in providing therapeutic relief to patients suffering from rheumatoid arthritis. One study showed that participants in baths containing these salts demonstrated significant improvements in such ailments as compared to normal sodium chloride baths. These results may be promising for an effective, natural method for providing relief in this population

May Encourage Exfoliation

Sea salt may find another use in the cosmetic industry in the manufacturing of scrubs and other skin care products like antiperspirants and deodorants. Exfoliation with sea salts may help remove dead skin particles, tone up the skin tissues, encourage peripheral blood circulation, and also promote skin renewal. Unlike table salt, the granular texture of sea salt may work very well in providing clean and smooth skin.

May Relieve Symptoms of Psoriasis

Sea salt may be considered to be a natural remedy useful for the treatment of psoriasis, along with the appropriate medication. Use of sea salt has shown noteworthy improvements in patients who may have been suffering from skin conditions like itching and scaling. The efficacy of balneotherapy, which is done using a sea salt treatment with mudpacks and sulfur baths on those suffering from psoriasis and psoriatic arthritis may have also demonstrated promising results with respect to a reduction in spinal pain and increased flexibility of the spine. 

May Improve Pain in Osteoarthritis

One small study demonstrated improvements in patients possibly suffering from knee osteoarthritis after treatment using balneotherapy with Dead Sea salt. In addition to this, some patients might have been able to sustain their improved health parameters even after a few weeks, unlike those who took the bath treatment with normal sodium chloride. 

May Prevent/Cure Rhinosinusitis

Research studies have proven that the Dead Sea salt solution may also be effective in providing relief from rhinosinusitis. The study also concluded that nasal irrigation and sprays done with sea salt may have showed better symptomatic relief as compared to those made of hypertonic saline solution. The anti-inflammatory effects of Dead Sea salts may make them a natural and healthy alternative for relieving nasal allergies and other respiratory disorders; other remedies, such as nasal steroids have side effects like inflammation that can lead to mucus secretion. The mineral content present in Dead Sea salt may help alleviate swelling and congestion, as well

May Help Maintain Electrolyte Balance

Sea salt may help in maintaining a healthy electrolyte balance in the body, which is necessary for maintaining optimum blood composition and circulation, muscular strength, and overall functioning of the body. Minerals like potassium, calcium, magnesium, and sodium may contribute to the electrolytic equilibrium of the body. Sea salt may aid in maintaining healthy levels of blood pressure and helps normalize irregular heartbeats.

May Give Relief from Acne

Sea salts may contain sulfur, which might help in cleansing and treating skin conditions like dermatitis and acne scars.

May Relax Aching Feet

Soaking your tired feet in a warm sea salt solution may help relax the muscles, and relieve the soreness and pain in your aching feet.

May Encourage Restful Sleep

Many consider that sea salt baths may have a calming and soporific effect, thus helping in inducing profound and rejuvenating sleep.