Sea salt – an ally for health and beauty

Sea salt is ideal as a natural exfoliator because its texture helps remove the top layer of dead skin cells
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Sea salt, Photo: Shutterstock
Sea salt, Photo: Shutterstock
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Ažurirano: 15.09.2017. 09:14h

The biggest difference between sea salt and table salt is that table salt changes its chemical structure by drying at more than 650 degrees Celsius, so it does not contain the necessary elements and minerals like natural salt.

In sea salt, in addition to sodium chloride, we find about eighty different trace elements such as potassium, magnesium and manganese, which is why it will do wonders for your health, skin and hair.

1. Sea salt is an alkalizer that helps balance acid levels in the body and thus eliminates potential risks of fatal diseases.

2. It can strengthen the immune system, and then the body becomes more resistant to various autoimmune diseases such as flu, allergies, etc.

3. It has significant effects on the cardiovascular system. Scientists have proven that regular consumption of sea salt dispersed in water can significantly reduce the level of bad cholesterol in the body. Also, it keeps blood pressure under control and normalizes irregular heartbeat.

4. Metabolic disorders, such as diabetes, can be successfully treated and cured with sea salt because it helps reduce blood sugar levels.

5. More than 20 percent of the sodium in our body accumulates in the bones, which, in turn, are damaged due to the lack of minerals in the blood and body fluids. By adding sea salt to your diet, you can avoid and slow down osteoporosis.

6. Sea salt is also beneficial for the respiratory system, and the minerals and trace elements and structural parts of algae contained in sea water help in the recovery of the mucous membrane. Sea water has a mild antiseptic and antibacterial effect, which is attributed to calcium and magnesium ions.

7. It is a good source of potassium (which facilitates the functioning of muscle fibers), so sea salt has a beneficial effect on cramps.

8. Sea salt is considered a natural blood purifier. It contains a large amount of vitamin C, which acts as an antioxidant and destroys free radicals. Magnesium, on the other hand, enables the effective action of antioxidants. Thus, sea salt enables the detoxification of skin cells by absorbing all toxic substances from them.

9. As salt draws toxins from the body, the skin becomes soft and healthy. That's why baths with sea salt can improve its tone. Such a bath will stimulate the excretion of excess water from the skin and connective tissue, which prevents the accumulation of excess fluid, so the skin becomes firmer, smoother and healthier.

10. Sea salt is full of vitamins and minerals vital for proper cell nutrition. These nutrients can improve cellular metabolism (substance and energy exchange), keep tissue hydrated, stimulate circulation on the surface of the skin, and increase the strength of the cell membrane.

11. Calcium helps clear clogged skin pores.

12. Sea salt is ideal as a natural skin exfoliator because its texture helps remove the top layer of dead skin cells.

13. It is a natural remedy for oily hair. Sea salt can absorb excess oil from your curls making them smooth and beautiful.

14. With the help of many minerals present in sea salt, the hair will get the desired volume, and your curls will bounce with ease. Moreover, sea salt can provide enough nutrients to the follicles, which will make them softer.

15. Sea salt is excellent in the fight against dandruff. It acts directly on the skin and prevents its dryness, reports Satisfied.

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