A box of salt is an important item in many bathrooms and you will find this box of salt most effective for many of your health and beauty needs. When made as a mild solution with water, salt makes an excellent mouthwash, gargle, or even eyewash. Salt is also an effective dentifrice; it is used, as an effective antiseptic; and salt can be extremely helpful as a massage element to improve complexion. Read on to learn more about how to use salt for your body.
Sores and Wounds
If you have a sore or have suffered a wound then salt can help with the healing process. Either add a teaspoon of salt to a pint of warm water and bathe the area. You can also add a couple of handfuls of salt to your warm bath. The salt will help the wound or sore heal faster. This method will also work with postoperative wounds.
Give your face a lift!
Use this recipe to exfoliate to leave your skin soft and glowing. Mix the juice from 1 lemon with 2 parts coarse salt and 1 part olive oil to make a paste. Step into the shower and massage onto body. Turn on the shower and rinse. Pat dry and apply a rich moisturizer for a healthy and glowing skin!
Insect bites
If you are searching for a method to soothe skin after an insect bite, make a solution of hot salted water and either dip the area in the solution or spray the solution on the bite area for a quick relief that is also inexpensive.
Goose egg
If you have bumped your head and have a goose egg, you can make a salt and vinegar paste, apply to the head, and the pain of the injury will lessen.
Do you have problems with calluses on your hands and feet? An inexpensive solution is to use a little bit of dry salt (just a tablespoon or so will do) and rub the areas, and then use a little touch of dry sugar and rub the calluses until your hands or feet are softer.
Sore throat?
To ease a sore throat, using a glass of warm water add one half teaspoon of salt and gargle for about thirty seconds. Repeat this two or three times a day to feel better. This is an inexpensive solution to kill germs and promote health.
