Sea water, a natural cosmetic

Swimming in the sea has many beneficial effects, both on our mood and on our body. Sea water has several beneficial properties. In particular, it is our skin that enjoys these benefits, if we follow certain precautions.

The benefits of sea water

Did you know that sea water is the most complete mineral water that exists? Magnesium, iron, potassium and iodine are just some of the minerals contained in sea water, sea water is good for the skin, making it healthy and beautiful, because the minerals it contains disinfect the skin and enhance the action of some proteins with antiseptic and antifungal effect, preventing and counteracting infections due to bacteria and fungi.

Salt has a purifying action and helps eliminate toxins from our body.

On the skin, the salt contained in sea water has a toning and smoothing effect, which makes the skin soft and radiant. Sea water is a valuable aid for blood circulation. One of the most appreciated benefits of sea water is undoubtedly its ability to counteract water retention. Walks in the sea, near the shore, are a real panacea because the salts and minerals it contains work in synergy with the waves, which create a real massage for our legs, enhancing microcirculation and stimulating the lymphatic system and the drainage of excess fluids.

In addition, the salt and magnesium contained in this precious liquid favours the toning of muscles and tissues.

Beauty and sea water

First of all, sea water is a natural scrub and oxygenates the tissues. In fact, it is enough to immerse in a regenerating dip to get an immediate smoothing effect, to have our dead cells eliminated and to feel our skin more elastic, brighter and softer. The sea water also stimulates skin oxygenation, making the skin more luminous. In any case, it is important to remember to rinse well with fresh water after swimming in the sea, otherwise all the benefits are canceled out: the salt crystals contained in the sea water, indeed, amplify the effect of the sun’s rays, like many tiny mirrors, and dehydrates the skin, leaving it dry and cracked.

Last, when you are back home, never forget a moisturizing and soothing lotion to prevent unattractive peeling and redness and not to nullify the effect of salt water.