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Sea salt boasts myriad health perks, including wound mending, minor infection mitigation, irritation alleviation, and even psoriasis appeasement. Creating a sea salt bath elixir is a breeze: just blend ¼ teaspoon (1 g) of sea salt with 1 cup (237 ml) of tepid distilled water. Continue reading to discover the art of concocting a sea salt bath elixir for aiding piercings and wounds. We’ll also divulge the secrets to fashioning soothing foot and bath elixirs.
Insights You Need
- To expedite the healing of piercings and wounds, meld 1 c (237 ml) of tepid distilled water with ¼ tsp (1 g) of sea salt. Immerse gauze in the solution and apply it to the afflicted area.
- Then, let the gauze rest on your piercing or wound for a maximum of 5 minutes. Administer the sea salt bath 2-3 times daily until recovery.
- To concoct a sea salt foot bath, fill a footbath or basin with warm water and mix in 1 tbsp (13 g) of sea salt. Submerge your feet for 15 minutes.
Procedures
Crafting a DIY Sea Salt Solution for Piercings and Wounds
Combine 1 c (237 ml) of warm distilled water with ¼ tsp (1 g) of sea salt. Warm 1 cup (237 ml) of distilled water in the microwave or on the stove until warm but not hot. Stir in ¼ tsp (1 g) of iodine-free sea salt until completely dissolved.
- Salt possesses antibacterial properties aiding in wound cleansing, such as piercings, and minor infections, thus accelerating the healing process.
- Ensure not to exceed ¼ tsp (1 g) of sea salt, as excess salt can potentially irritate or dry out the piercing or wound.
- Opt for store-bought distilled water, or distill water at home.
- If sea salt is unavailable, board-certified dermatologist Dr. Alina Goldenberg suggests that “Epsom salts can provide an easy solution to exfoliate the skin and alleviate inflammation, particularly for conditions like psoriasis, eczema, [and] hemorrhoids.”
Immerse gauze in the salt solution and apply it to your piercing or wound. Fully saturate gauze or a sterile bandage in the sea salt solution. Then, gently place the gauze over the area in need of healing, whether it's a fresh piercing or a wound. Avoid rubbing the wound with the gauze to prevent irritation.
- As per dermatologist Dr. Alina Goldenberg, “sea salt has been utilized for decades as a remedy for inflammatory skin conditions, especially psoriasis,” and can “alleviate psoriasis symptoms.”
- Alternatively, submerge the wound in the solution if it's conveniently accessible, such as on the hand or foot.
- Prior to tending to your piercing or wound, thoroughly cleanse your hands to reduce the risk of infection.
Soak your wound for up to 5 minutes, repeating 2 to 3 times daily. Hold the gauze-soaked solution against your piercing or wound for no longer than 5 minutes; this duration promotes healing while preventing dryness and irritation. Administer the soak 2 to 3 times daily until the area has healed.
- For instance, soak the wound in the morning, at midday, and before retiring for the night.
- If the salt residue irritates your skin, rinse the wound or piercing with water.
- If your piercing or wound becomes dry or irritated, reduce soaking frequency to once daily.
- Discontinue soaking the wound and seek medical attention if signs of infection, such as redness, tenderness, swelling, and discharge, arise.
- Store any surplus sea salt solution in a sealed container at room temperature.
Crafting a Sea Salt Foot Bath
Prepare a foot bath or shallow basin with hot water. If you possess a foot bath, fill it with comfortably hot water, typically around 100°F (38°C). Alternatively, use a bowl, basin, or your sink.
- Sea salt foot soaks offer relaxation and skin benefits, enhancing skin hydration, fortifying the skin barrier, and soothing irritation.
- These soaks may also alleviate symptoms associated with psoriasis, rheumatoid arthritis, and atopic dermatitis.
Add 1 tbsp (13 g) of sea salt and soak your feet for 15 min. Stir 1 to 2 tablespoons (13-26 g) of sea salt into the hot water until fully dissolved. Then, find a comfortable spot, immerse your feet, and relax for approximately 15 minutes.
- Enhance the foot soak's experience by adding fragrance. Consider adding dried rose petals or chamomile petals, or a few drops of your preferred essential oil like lavender or bergamot.
- If your feet feel irritated, reduce the amount of sea salt used.
Cleanse your feet with water and dry them with a towel. Rinse off any residual salt with warm water, then use a clean, dry towel to pat your feet dry.
- For extra rejuvenation, exfoliate your feet with a pumice stone or foot file after drying them.
- Experience the benefits of sea salt foot soaks by soaking your feet once daily.
Preparing a Sea Salt Bath Soak
Add ½ cup (120 g) of sea salt to a hot bath and soak for 10-20 minutes. Fill your bathtub with comfortably hot water, then add ½ cup (120 g) of sea salt and stir to dissolve. Relax in the tub for 10 to 20 minutes to experience the relaxation and skin rejuvenation benefits of sea salt!
- Alternatively, create your own bath salts by mixing equal parts sea salt and Epsom salt. Add your favorite essential oils, dried herbs, or flower petals for a personalized touch.
Indulge in a sea salt bath whenever you need to unwind and relax. Sea salt baths are primarily sought for their soothing properties, so immerse yourself whenever you seek relaxation or feel a bit under the weather. Much like other sea salt soaks, the bath can also aid in wound healing, soothing irritation, and enhancing skin health.
Pointers
Cautions
- Avoid exceeding the recommended salt quantity in your soak. Excessive salt can cause skin irritation and dryness.
- Avoid immersing your wound or piercing in salty ocean water. Ocean water is non-sterile and teeming with bacteria, microorganisms, and other impurities. Submerging your wound in such water may lead to infection. If you're beach-bound, shield your wound or piercing with a waterproof bandage.
- Prioritize hand hygiene before tending to your wound, piercing, or the salt solution. Bacteria and debris on your hands can contaminate the solution and enter your wound, heightening the risk of infection.
Essentials
Crafting a Sea Salt Soak for Piercings and Wounds
Crafting a Sea Salt Foot Soak
- Foot bath or basin
- Sea salt
- Dried herbs or flowers, optional
- Essential oil, optional
- Towel
- Pumice stone or foot file, optional
Crafting a Sea Salt Bath Soak
- Sea salt
- Epsom salt, optional
- Dried herbs or flowers, optional
- Essential oil, optional
