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Sea salt is, as the name suggests, salt obtained from sea water. Unlike table salt, it is produced by evaporating seawater, and therefore may contain trace minerals like iron, potassium and zinc. It has a unique taste, and it is widely used for seasoning, preserving, and in cooking. However, in addition to its culinary uses, it can also be used for your skin. Today, many skincare products include sea salt as an ingredient for exfoliating and more.
Sea salt can be used as a potent exfoliant, removing dirt, grime and oils, and cleaning the pores on your skin. It can also be used to balance oil production, and reduce oiliness. (Don’t confuse Dead Sea Salt or Epsom Salt with sea salt. Each has unique properties.) To use, mix a teaspoonful in warm water, and mist onto your face. It’s that easy! Or, to find out if this would make an appropriate ingredient in your daily skincare regimen, click here to take the Skin Quiz.
Sea salt, while great for exfoliating, may be harsh on your skin. It may cause mini tears to form on the skin surface, through which bacteria can enter your skin and cause problems such as acne breakouts. Therefore, it may be a good idea to use a gentler exfoliator.
Dark spots on your skin is known as hyperpigmentation, age spots, or liver spots. There are several reasons you might experience hyperpigmentation, but those we are referring to today are those that are caused by acne scarring or sun exposure. Dark spots are most common on the face, the shoulders, and the back. There are some dark spots that might appear as a side effect of certain medications. Dark spots are typically harmless, but we always recommend conferring with your dermatologist if you’re experiencing a larger-than-usual area of dark spots, or if they are changing in color, thickness, or appearance in any way.
Hydroquinone, an exfoliator that increases cell turnover to reveal newer skin such as retinol, glycolic acid, and salicylic acid, a melanogenesis inhibitor that stops melanosomes from transferring newly produced melanin to other skin cells (such as vitamin C), and vitamin E. (Vitamin E is an antioxidant well known for soothing properties, helping protect from damaging sun while moisturizing and healing skin cells).
Sea salt may be effective for dark spots, but there are many other factors that may affect whether this ingredient would work on your skin or if there are better ingredients that may work for you. Take this skin quiz to find the best ingredients for your skin and build your skincare routine.
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