Sea Salt: Inexpensive All Natural Facial Scrub

Since this past summer I've been using sea salt purchased at the Dollar Tree as an exfoliating facial scrub. Not only does it work well keeping my skin soft, but it has helped with blemishes. To make the scrub just place about a teaspoon in the palm of your hand, add a little water to make a paste and apply. Sometimes I'll mix mine with my facial soap just before I wash my face.

"Sea salt is beneficial to the skin. Skin absorbs sea salts, vitamins and any other substances it comes into contact with. It is universally accepted that sea salts can have a wonderful effect on circulation and metabolism.

Sea salts contain many minerals beneficial to the body. Magnesium is important for both combating stress
and fluid retention, slowing skin aging and calming the nervous system. Calcium is effective at preventing water retention, increasing circulation and strengthening bones and nails. Potassium energizes the body, helps to balance skin moisture and is a crucial mineral to replenish after intense exercise. Bromides act to ease muscle stiffness and relax muscles. Sodium is important for lymphatic fluid balance (this is important for the immune system)." ~ Benefits of Sea Salt.

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