{"id":12749,"date":"2022-07-22T07:28:42","date_gmt":"2022-07-22T07:28:42","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.foreo.com\/mysa\/?p=12749"},"modified":"2022-07-22T07:28:42","modified_gmt":"2022-07-22T07:28:42","slug":"the-truth-about-ocean-water-and-your-skin","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.foreo.com\/mysa\/the-truth-about-ocean-water-and-your-skin\/","title":{"rendered":"The Truth About Ocean Water and Your Skin"},"content":{"rendered":"

Historically seawater is known to cure both bodily and soul ailments. The whole story began with English doctors who began endorsing cold water healing as enhancing circulation, treating diseases, and treating melancholia<\/strong>. The healing abilities of the sea continue to inspire our minds and soul to relax and rejuvenate. Some reported enhancing skin conditions during a swimming trip. Although the water in the ocean has many benefits, it has certain dangers. <\/p>\n

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Salt water has multiple health benefits<\/h2>\n

You can remember when your mother said you should wash the cut from ocean water. The phrase “never put salt on wounds”<\/strong> originated in the ancient usage of using salt for saline treatment. What can be good for your body for repairing wounds? The National Institute for Health recommends using salty or saline solution<\/strong> (salt water) or soapy water to clean the surgical wound. However, while it does not mean you need to scrub cuts in ocean water\u2014remember these possible contaminants\u2014it suggests salt is effective for health purposes<\/strong>.<\/p>\n

Promote circulation<\/h3>\n

One of the benefits of salt water is that it can help improve circulation<\/strong>. This can be helpful if you struggle with conditions like Raynaud’s disease, which causes blood vessels to narrow and limits blood flow<\/strong>. Soaking in a warm salt water bath can help improve circulation and ease the pain.<\/p>\n

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Being in and around the ocean is beneficial, not just for your skin, but also for your overall health and well-being.<\/p><\/div>\n

Reduce stress and anxiety<\/h3>\n

Another benefit of salt water is that it can help reduce stress and anxiety. It’s proven that people who bathed in seawater had<\/strong> lower levels of cortisol, a hormone that is released in response to stress. There are also many anecdotal reports of people feeling more relaxed after spending time in the ocean.<\/p>\n

Strengthen your immune system<\/h3>\n

One of the benefits of salt water is that it can help strengthen your immune system. Some studies found that people who swam in the ocean had a higher concentration of certain immune cells<\/strong>, including natural killer cells and T helper cells, which are responsible for fighting infections.<\/p>\n

Reduce respiratory symptoms<\/h3>\n

If you suffer from respiratory conditions like asthma or allergies<\/strong>, salt water can help. The salty air can help reduce the inflammation in your airways and make it easier to breathe.<\/p>\n

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