From the rose-hued lamps that have a relaxing glow to the
blue pebbles that melt ice on our sidewalks, salt is a substance with endless
uses.
It’s most commonly thought of as a flavor enhancer for our
food but salt is also a cosmetic ingredient that can be found in many beauty
products.
Origin of Salt
Salt is a natural mineral made up of sodium and chlorine.
It’s been used by humans for thousands of years, and has
played an important role in preserving perishable foods—ancient Greeks and
Romans packed their freshly caught meat and fish in salt to keep it edible for
months.
Salt is a natural preservative because salt attracts water
molecules away from microorganisms, preventing the microorganisms from
reproducing, which keep the product from spoiling.
Salt can be produced in three different ways.
- Deep-shaft mining extracts salt from underground deposits,
and mostly produces rock salt for de-icing roads and sidewalks.
- Table salts are mostly produced using solution mining, where
fresh water is injected over salt beds to create a brine, which is then pumped
out and sent to a facility for evaporation.
- Salt can be harvested from the sea. Naturally salty
sea water is put into shallow pools, where wind and sun evaporate the water and
leave the salt behind.
Hair Care
Salt is rich in sodium, magnesium and other minerals that
soften the skin and hair.
When used in shampoos, sea salt deep-cleanses the scalp,
leaving flat locks feeling soft, clean and full of volume.
Hask Hawaiian Sea Salt Texture Shampoo
is formulated with Hawaiian sea salt for beachy texture, pearl extract for
nourishment, coconut oil for moisture and blue sea kale to help protect hair. It
doesn’t contain sulfates, parabens, phthalates, gluten, drying alcohol and
artificial colors.
Bumble and Bumble Seaweed Shampoo
is made with marine extracts from the great green seas. It nourishes the hair without
adding weight, leaving hair clean and fresh. Formulated with marine seaweed,
spirulina, and kelp, it feeds roots, adds shine, and keeps scalps happy.
Body Care
Salt is a perfect exfoliant because it gently buffs away dry
skin to leave bright and refreshed skin because salt disintegrates in water it
won’t negatively impact our waterways!
Try these great Sea Salt Scrubs:
When used in the bath, sea salt softens the water and
soothes skin.
Pacifica Coconut Rehab Coconut Power Bath Bomb uses simple ingredients like Coconut Oil and Sea Salt for some
magical aromatherapy to create a tranquil and calming haven with seriously
softening results.
Urban Research Bath and Body Salty Bath Bombs
use Epson salts, baking soda and Cocoa Butter to create a foamy bubble bath and
skin-softening oceanic oasis. These products are handmade by women
transitioning out of crisis situations.
Next time you’re looking for a new product to try look for
products that use Salt!
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~Jennifer
