Wednesday, 26 December 2012

Making Your Own Dead Sea Salt Scrubs

The Dead Sea is the saltiest body of water on Earth, with a salt content of about 30 percent. This is about 10 times higher than that of normal seawater. Because of this unique composition and a high concentration of minerals, Dead Sea of Spa salts have many benefits for the skin. A dead sea salt scrub can hydrate, exfoliate and even clear psoriasis.

Very beneficial for people with dry skin, Dead Sea salt has been clinically proven to moisturize the skin and improve moisture retention. Studies in International Journal of Dermatology published in the last decade confirm that people who bathe in the salts regularly. Experience significant improvement in skin dryness, redness and inflammation, as well as an almost complete elimination of psoriasis symptoms

Many skin care products use the healing powers of Dead Sea salts, even though you simply and inexpensively you can make your own scrubs at home. After the first use, you can experience silky, smooth and hydrated skin that lasts for days or even longer, depending on the original condition of your skin. People with chronic dry skin may require weekly or biweekly applications, while people with normal skin can benefit from the salts by a scrub once or twice a month to do.

To make your own dead sea salt scrub, you must get your hands on some high quality salts. Check your local natural health store or order online, if necessary. If all else fails, you can always buy a ready-made product, if your own always rewarding.

Dead Sea Salt Scrub Recipe

Ingredients:

¼ cup of Dead Sea salt
¼ cup olive oil, vegetable glycerin or coconut oil
10 drops of essential oil (optional)

Directions:

Combine all ingredients.
Apply directly on the skin with your fingertips, using gentle circular movements.
Rinse clean after a few minutes.
Follow creaming of cleaning the skin with a mild soap, then.

Tips for making and using Sea Salt Scrubs

If you want to use essential oils in your peeling, use one that compliments your skin type. Try lavender for normal skin, dry skin rosemary or lemon for oily skin.
Only use sea salt to clean skin and never irritated or freshly shaved skin apply, as these can cause painful burning or further irritation.
Always follow a sea salt body scrub by cleansing and moisturizing the skin. Although the salts will hydrate even the driest skin, then applying lotion helps lock in moisture.
The above recipe yields enough for a body treatment or several treatments for hands, feet or face. If you have any leftovers, simply store in an airtight container when not in use.

1 comment:

  1. Hi
    How to Make a Dead Sea Mud Body Wrap at Home?
    How Does a Mud Mask Exfoliate the Skin?and finally What is The Side Effects of Salt Water on the Skin?Because I read some reviews on how to use these products at http://deadseaproductstore.com/
    Regards
    Reta Vong

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