What are the benefits and effects of salt water baths? Is salt water bathing good for you?

Many people have the habit of washing their faces with salt water. Theoretically, washing your face with light salt water is good for the skin. It can make the skin more hydrated and elastic. In addition, washing your face with light salt water frequently can promote cell regeneration. At the same time, salt water also has a disinfecting effect. If there are wounds on the skin, the healing speed will be faster. But try not to apply salt directly on your face for cleaning, so as not to damage the skin and may cause allergies. There are many benefits to taking a salt water bath, but there are also some issues that you should pay attention to.

1. Effects and functions of salt water bath

Treat arthritis: Salt is rich in minerals such as iron, copper, and manganese. After iron enters the human body, it can promote the formation of red blood cells and blood circulation, relax the soft tissue around the joints, and is very effective in treating various chronic arthritis.

Beauty and skin care: Sodium chloride, the main component of salt, can stimulate skin congestion and form a protective film on the skin surface. It not only has the function of maintaining body temperature, but also has the functions of cleansing, moisturizing, removing acne, whitening, and anti-wrinkle for the skin.

Fat reduction and anti-aging: Salt can also help lose weight and fat, lower blood pressure, and also has a certain effect on promoting hair growth and anti-aging.

2. Types and benefits of salt water bathing

Full body bath: First fill the bathtub with about 80% warm water at 28℃-37℃, then add 3 tablespoons of salt. Lie down in the water with your whole body, soak for 10-20 minutes, so that the pores can slowly open and gradually discharge waste and dirt. After soaking thoroughly, apply salt powder all over your body from head to toe, and your skin will immediately become oily and smooth. Immediately rinse off the salt powder with clean water, rinse your body, soak in warm water, and then dry yourself and exit the bath.

Beautiful back bath: Use a long-handled soft brush, dip it in salt powder and apply it evenly on your back. Regularly cleaning the dirt on the back can not only keep the skin smooth and tender, but also prevent skin diseases such as acne and acne on the back.

Foot bath: The heel is the part of the human body that is most prone to keratinization and is very rough. When taking a bath with salt water, you can rub your heels with salt powder. This can remove the cuticle and restore the skin of the heels to normal.

3. Precautions for taking a salt water bath

1. When choosing salt water for bathing, it is best to use sea salt specially designed for bathing, which contains more minerals. The effect of household salt is slightly worse.

2. The human skin is relatively delicate. Except for the heels, it cannot be rubbed directly with salt, otherwise it will easily be damaged.

3. Avoid taking a salt water bath on an empty stomach or while drunk. And prevent salt water from entering the mouth, nose, and eyes.

4. Patients with severe hypertension, poor heart function, acute cerebral stroke, etc. are not suitable for bathing in salt water; elderly people with chronic diseases should also avoid bathing in salt water.

5. If you experience adverse reactions such as systemic rash, vomiting, etc. during the salt water bath, you should stop immediately.

6. Taking a bath in salt water can easily consume physical energy. Drink plenty of water after bathing to replenish the body's water and eat in moderation.