Sea Salt for Eczema

Sea salt is believed to possess therapeutic properties beneficial for the skin. It is widely used in beauty regimens and management of a variety of skin problems such as eczema and psoriasis. Eczema has been found to respond better to natural treatments with sea salt remedies making to the list of the most effective ones. Several trials have shown that using Dead Sea salt can offer relief for eczema. Here’s more on how to use sea salt for eczema:

Sea Salt for Eczema

First of all, it is important to know that you should not use this remedy if you have severe eczema or open wounds. It can be very painful and can worsen the condition instead of making it better.

It is not exactly clear how sea salt help to improve eczema. However, according to Dr. Douglas Leavengood, a Mississippi based allergist, sea salt may help the skin maintain moisture or act as an antibacterial agent. Dr. Leavengood found out about the benefits of sea salt for eczema through daughter about 20 years. He realized that daughter skin appeared to improve after spending time in the ocean in the summer.

Other than for eczema, sea salt has been used in baths since old times. It was used to provide relief for joint and muscle aches and help with skin inflammation.

Compared to table salt, sea salt contains elements such as magnesium which helps to bind water helping with moisturizing and enhance permeability to the skin. It is also enriched with calcium, sodium, and bromide which nourish the skin.

Benefits of Sea Salt for Eczema

• It is thought to be antiseptic in nature. Helps to get rid of bacteria which are possible irritants.
• Sea salt helps to relieve itchy skin
• Removes the dry scaly flaky and scaly patches of skin
• Sea salt contains magnesium which prevents the skin from dryness
• It also helps to balance the PH of the skin
• Facilitates healing of open wounds and other patches on the skin
• Reduces inflammation which presents as roughness and redness on the skin

Sea salts baths are best used for mild to moderate flare-ups. Severe flare-ups will most likely present with open wounds which will sting on contact with sea salt.

Sea Salt Spray for Eczema

This spray offers a refreshing feel to your skin instantly. It helps to moisturize dry skin a major symptom of skin conditions such as eczema and psoriasis. Here’s is to make sea salt spray:

• A cup of distilled or boiled water
• One tablespoon of sea salt
• A pinch of Epsom salt
• 3 drops of an essential oil of your choice

Procedure

1. Add sea salt and Epsom salt to warm water and stir till completely dissolved
2. Add a few drops of essential oil
3. Store in spray bottle
4. Apply onto the skin by spray or dab onto the skin using a cotton ball

Sea Salt Scrub for Eczema

Use sea salt to gently scrub the skin to slough off dead skin. The mineral balance in sea salt will heal, nourish and help to regenerate skin.

Sea Salt Bath for Eczema

Creating a good skincare routine that combines baths and moisturizing is essential for management of eczema. Sea salt bath soaks are the best way to get the most out of sea salt.

How to:

Bathing in a Tub of Sea Salt Solution

1. Choose your sea salt. Himalayan sea salt is most common
2. Prepare a warm bath
3. Add 2 cups of sea salt for a full bath and a cup for half a bath
4. Soak in the tub for 10-20 minutes
5. Pat dry- DO NOT tub
6. Moisturize immediately
7. Wear clothes that do not cause itching
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9. Do this at least once daily.
10. It will take 10-14 days to see results

Using a Washcloth

1. Soak a clean washcloth in a sea salt solution
2. Dab it onto the affected areas of the skin
3. This method may be a little cumbersome but offers instant relief especially in unforgiving weather conditions