Benefits of Salt Baths
Salt baths are excellent for relaxation and skincare. Of course, a relaxing salt bath is great for that too, but the benefits go well beyond just being a relaxing end to a busy day.
Benefits of salt baths include:
Stress relief
Reducing muscle aches
Improving circulation
Headache relief
Speeding up wound healing (don’t use on direct open wounds)
During illness, especially respiratory illness
To help mineral absorption and improve sleep in children
For acne, eczema or other skin problems
Improving skin hydration
Skin Enhancing Ingredients
Some Ingredients Include:
Epsom Salts– Magnesium sulfate (epsom salt) is an inexpensive way to get the benefits of magnesium in a bath.
Magnesium Flakes– Magnesium chloride flakes are another way to add the benefits of magnesium.
Dead Sea Salt– Contains 21 minerals and is great as a base for bath salts. People love dead sea for the health benefits.
Baking Soda–It isn’t recommended for everyday use, but adding a little baking soda to a bath once a week or so is a great way to keep skin clear.
Essential Oils– Any essential oil relaxes your senses and smells great.
Spices–Most common are cinnamon and ginger powder. They give an added boost to skin health and nutrients.
Oils– Adding oils to the salts helps moisturize skin and stops the drying effect of the salt. Salt can be drying so added oils are needed.