How to Prepare Sea Salt Soak
Sea salt, sometimes called Bay Salt or Solar salt, is produced when water evaporates from sea water. It is often produced on islands, such as the Cayman Islands and the Philippines, and in coastal regions of larger countries. Although the debate continues about whether sea salt or table salt is healthier to ingest, sea salt has been known to have health benefits. A sea salt solution can be used to flush eyes, rid skin of infections, treat piercings or produce soft skin. Where table salt may be useful for health reasons, it contains high levels of iodine and some anti-caking agents that reduce its healing power. Sea salt can be found at specialty food markets or online. This article will tell you how to prepare sea salt soak.
Medicinal Sea Salt Soak
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- 3Add 9 g (1.8 tsp.) of sea salt for every 1 l (4.2 cups) of warm water. This will be equivalent to about 1 heaping tsp. of salt. The warmth of the water will help it dissolve.
- You want to make an isotonic solutions. This means that the solution you are making is similar to the salt levels in your body. A typical saline solution has 0.9 percent salt and this is what you want to achieve with your sea salt.
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Bath Sea Salt Soak
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- 4Add 1/3 to 1/2 cup (80 to 121g) of the bath salt soak to a warm bath and soak for at least 15 minutes.
- For a concentrated sore feet soak, heat a large pot of water on the stove. Let it cool to a comfortable temperature. Dissolve 1/2 cup (121 g) of fine grain sea salt into it. Pour into a bucket and place your feet inside for 20 minutes. Add a few drops of lavender or peppermint essential oils for a relaxing, aromatherapy effect.
- Fine grain sea salt
- Oven
- Saucepan
- Water
- Bowl
- Clean cloth or cup
- Essential oil
- Glass jars
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