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8 Different Ways To Use Salt To Treat Skin Disorders

Here are different ways in which salt could be used to treat various skin disorders. Take a look.

By Lalrindiki Sailo

Salt therapy is one of the most natural and effective ways to treat the different disorders that your skin is going through. From whitening your skin to keeping it free from rashes, salt gives your skin the best therapy. Did you know salt could be used for whitening the skin? To know more, continue reading.

It is antibacterial in nature and exfoliates dry skin. There are different spas across the world that provide salt therapy to rejuvenate and maintain the natural glow of the skin.

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Sea salt has a high content of minerals in it like potassium, magnesium, calcium and others that help in revitalizing the cells of the skin. It hydrates the skin and protects it from dullness, irritation, and also improves the cell-to-cell communication. It also has anti-inflammatory properties that will soothe the skin.

Along with rejuvenating and restoring the skin, salt helps in relieving stress. Stress is one of the main culprits for unhealthy, dead skin, so take a salt bath or salt scrub to relax the stressed out skin. It nourishes your skin and gives it a healthy, natural glow.

Also read: Cleanse your skin with salt scrubs

Read below to understand the different beauty benefits that salt brings to your skin:

1.Salt For Skin Whitening:

1.Salt For Skin Whitening:

Get rid of the dark, dirty tanned skin by using salt. It is a natural skin-whitening agent and will restore the glow and health of your skin cells.

How To Use Salt To Whiten The Skin:
Create a paste using salt and water in a ratio of about 2:1 and apply the paste on your face. Leave it for about 30 seconds and then rinse your face with water. Since salt is basically sodium, make sure you don't keep it for too long, else it may burn the skin.

2. Salt For Skin Rashes

2. Salt For Skin Rashes

Salt is rich in magnesium sulphate and hence is known to treat skin itchiness. It prevents the itchiness and soothes the skin.

How To Use Salt To Treat Itchiness:
Mix 1 cup of hot water and salt in a bowl, let it cool down and then put it in the refrigerator for freezing, for 20 minutes. Once the mixture is chilled, apply it on the affected area and leave it for approximately 30 minutes.

3. Salt For Skin Fungus

3. Salt For Skin Fungus

Salt is one of the best anti-bacterial agents and hence helps to get rid of the skin fungus. It will not only exfoliate but help the skin to permanently get rid of the fungus.

How To Use Salt To Remove Skin Fungus:
Mix half a cup of baking soda and salt in the bathing water. Take bath with that water and see how it helps treat the skin fungus issue over time.

4. Salt For Skin Infection

4. Salt For Skin Infection

Skin infections can occur due to plenty of reasons; and it is important to treat it right before it gets too severe. Salt with its anti-inflammatory properties is one of the best ways to treat skin infection.

How To Use Salt To Heal Skin Infection:
Add two teaspoons of table salt in warm water and use a clean cloth to apply it on the infected skin. It can also be used to heal an open wound.

5. Salt For Skin Cleansing

5. Salt For Skin Cleansing

Salt also has ample properties that acts as a natural cleanser for the skin. It helps in cleaning the pores and balancing the oil production.

How To Use Salt As A Cleanser:
Mix two teaspoons of salt with warm water and let the salt dissolve. Once it is dissolved, use the water as a mist on the face.

6. Salt As A Body Scrub

6. Salt As A Body Scrub

Salt is one of the best exfoliating natural scrubs and has often been compared with sugar. Which is better is not an answer we have, but the salt has properties that naturally scrubs off all the dead skin, giving you fresh, new skin.

How To Use Salt As A Scrub:
Mix half a cup of salt with a quarter spoon of aloe vera juice, you can also add any essential oil of your choice like lavender oil. Once this mixture is prepared, apply it on your face and use it as a scrub. Put it on the palms of your hand and move it in a circular motion, slowly removing the dead cells from your face.

7. Salt As A Relaxing Agent

7. Salt As A Relaxing Agent

Salt is one of the most relaxing agents known and it is composed of properties that relaxes the body naturally. It is known to take away stress and rejuvenate the mind and body, thus relaxing the skin.

How To Relax The Skin With Salt:
Mix one-third cup of salt in warm water, let it dissolve and then take a bath with warm salt water to soothe and relax the skin.

8. Salt For Smooth Skin

8. Salt For Smooth Skin

Salt is the best scrub and along with removing the dead skin, it also softens the skin, giving it a smooth feel.

How To Use Salt For Smooth Skin:
Mix a quarter spoon of salt with half a spoon of olive and coconut oil. Make a thick paste and scrub your face with this paste to get a smooth and flawless skin.

Besides being an overall therapy for the skin, salt also has amazing properties that can help in improving the texture of nails, teeth, mouth and much more.

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