Natural Mouth Wash
Salt acts as a disinfectant to kill the bacteria that can cause bad breath and gingivitis. Take a half-teaspoon salt, a half-teaspoon baking soda, and a quarter-cup water mix together until the salt dissolves. Swish the solution around in your mouth and between teeth. Spit, then rinse.
Nail Brightening
To soften cuticles, skin and also to strengthen nails. Take one teaspoon salt, one teaspoon baking soda, one teaspoon lemon juice, and a half-cup warm water in a small bowl and mix it together. Just soak nails in that solution for about 10 minutes and then scrub with a soft brush. Rinse hands, and moisturize. Baking soda and lemon work to reduce yellowing and stains for brighter, healthier-looking nails.
Body Scrub
Take a quarter-cup salt and a half-cup olive oil or softened coconut oil mix and make into a thick paste. If you prefer you can also add 10 drops of your favourite essential oil. Apply in the shower with a washcloth, loofah, or the palms of your hands, gently scrubbing your skin in a circular motion. Salt is a gentle natural exfoliate that sloughs off dead skin. It also has minerals to soften skin and restore hydration.
Teeth Whitening
One teaspoon salt and two teaspoons baking powder mix it together. Dip a damp toothbrush in the mixture, and brush teeth normally. If the taste is too intense, try putting a dab of toothpaste on the brush before dipping it in the mixture. Salt and baking soda are both gentle abrasives that will help remove stains and brighten teeth. Salt also contains a natural source of fluoride, which is a bonus for your teeth and gums.
Anti-Dandruff Scalp Treatment
Part your hair a few times and sprinkle one to two teaspoons of salt on your scalp. With wet fingers massage your scalp gently and thoroughly for about 10-15 minutes, you can also get help from someone to do. Wash and condition your hair with your favourite products. You will find the results immediately.
Salt helps loosen and remove existing flakes while stimulating circulation for a healthy scalp. This also absorbs excess oil and moisture to prevent fungal growth and inhibit the root of dandruff.
Balancing Mask
Take two teaspoons finely ground sea salt with four teaspoons of raw honey, mix it together to create a spreadable paste. Evenly apply onto clean dry skin, avoiding eye area. Leave it for 10 to 15 minutes. Before you wash, soak a washcloth in very warm water, and gently wring out. Lay the warm washcloth on your face for 30 seconds. With using your fingers to gently exfoliate in a circular motion while rinsing your skin thoroughly with tepid water. You can follow this along with usual skin-care routine.
The anti-inflammatory properties in salt and honey help to soothe skin and calm breakouts and irritation. Helps to balance oil production and retain hydration in the layers of skin where it’s needed most.
Oil-Sapping Facial Toner
Mix one teaspoon sea salt with four ounces of warm water in a small spray bottle until salt is dissolved. Mist on clean, dry skin, avoiding eyes. Use daily or twice daily. Salt helps to cleanse pores deeply, balance oil production and thwart bacteria that can instigate breakouts and acne.
The major differences between sea salt and ordinary salt are the mineral content: Sea salt is laden with minerals, including magnesium, calcium, sodium, and potassium, all of which play a key role in our skin’s health, function, and cellular communication.
