When mentioning salt, most people will immediately think of a spice that makes dishes more flavorful.
To give you a more objective view, this ELLE article has summarized the beneficial uses of sea salt, as well as safe and effective ways to use it.
Salt brings many benefits to health and beauty.
A few words about the origin and types of salt
Usually there are two common types of salt: table salt and sea salt.
Thanks to its high mineral content, sea salt is often used for beauty purposes.
The only difference between these two ingredients is the amount of minerals.
Health care uses of sea salt
Gargle with salt
Salt water has the ability to kill bacteria, so rinsing your mouth with salt water every day helps you clean your oral cavity and reduce bacteria.
Gargling with salt water helps you avoid oral infections.
Below is the salt water gargle method for your reference:
Mix 250ml of warm water with a teaspoon of salt (you can use table salt or sea salt).
Divide into two mouthwashes.
The first time keep the salt water in your mouth for about 30 seconds.
Rinse your mouth a second time for about 60 seconds then rinse your mouth with clean water.
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Make toothpaste from salt
This is an effective antibacterial formula for oral health.
Mix baking soda with sea salt or table salt in a 3:1 ratio.
Wet the toothbrush and dip it in the mixture, then start brushing your teeth.
Note: After brushing your teeth with this formula, you should not eat or drink for 30 minutes.
Toothpaste made from salt is used to clean and brighten teeth.
Sea salt helps clear the nose
Besides helping to breathe, the nose is also a part that helps prevent dirt and bacteria from entering the body.
Sea salt has the ability to clean the nose very effectively.
What benefits does sea salt have for your beauty?
Exfoliates dead skin cells
Like sugar, sea salt is a very effective exfoliating ingredient.
Sea salt is a `savior` for dull and rough skin.
Product recommendation: Lush Ocean Salt.
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Enhance skin health
Research from Kiel University (Germany) shows that bathing with sea salt solution helps improve the skin barrier.
Sea salt contains minerals that are good for the skin.
Product suggestions: Innisfree Sea Salt Cleanser, The Face Shop Dr.Belmeur Daily Repair Ato Salt Cream.
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Stimulates hair growth
Sea salt has the ability to stimulate local blood circulation.
Massaging the scalp with sea salt helps cleanse and stimulate hair growth.