2015-11-21
Joybynature.com Team
Nov
21

 

Rock salt is also known as mineral halite or sodium chloride. It is generally used as kala namak or sendha namak during fasting days in India. It is generally colorless but at times its color may vary from light blue, purple to pink, red and orange. This is owing to the impurities it contains.

It is naturally formed after the salt water evaporates from large water bodies like sea, bays and estuaries of semi-arid regions. In India, it s found in the Himalayan region and is known as Himalayan crystal salt. The difference between rock salt and common salt is of the purity status. Rock salt is the first form of salt with lots of impurities in it. It does not contain iodine, which in present in commercial white salt. Also, rock salt is available in small rock like pieces. Since it is rich in minerals, it helps in controlling problems like high blood pressure and water retention in the body.

It is also used in making ice creams colder as it is responsible for lowering the freezing point. Preservation of several types of eatables is its another use.

Above all this, rack salt is a great exfoliater and therefore, is used in several scrubs. It is also helpful in making your hair look beautiful. So, let us take a look at how can rock salt affect our hair and skin health.

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  1. Benefits for Skin

Over a period of time, the skin accumulates dead cells, which make you look dull, tires, dark and aged. Also, the skin becomes rough and wrinkles start showing up. Therefore, exfoliation of these dead cells is a must. Rock salt helps in this exfoliation process, thus boosting regeneration of new skin cells. This further results in a youthful and radiant skin. When you scrub you skin with rock salt, it thoroughly cleans your skin, making it look bright. The minerals present in this salt take away all your fatigue when used in a spa session. To use it, mix one tablespoon of rock salt in your face wash and then gently scrub in circular motion.

Just drop in some rock salt in your bath water and stir well so that it dissolves. Taking a bath with this water helps in absorption of all minerals and nutrients it contains. This process further helps in boosting blood circulation, thus making your skin glow.

Another great use of rock salt is in foot soaks. It this does not make your skin dry, thus is good for all types of soaks, be it in bath, hand any other form. When added to foot soak, it takes away all your fatigue and pain after a hectic day of work.

You can also whiten your nails with rock salt. Just mix some rock salt in water to make a paste. Rub this salt on your finger and toe nails to get rid of the yellowish tinge.

Another great use of rock salt is related to skin enlargement. For this, all you need to do is mix a tablespoon each of ginger and lemon juice with rock salt. Consume this mixture every day in the morning to cure enlargement of the skin.

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  1. Benefits for Hair

Owing to its exfoliating and cleansing properties, rock salt is used in several shampoos and hair treatment solutions. Since it removes dead skin cells, it is really good for the scalp. Its usage takes away all the dirt and excess oil, which is damaging your mane. All you need to do is take some shampoo in a bowl and add some rock salt to it. Use it as your normal shampoo on a weekly basis. This will take away all the impurities from your scalp.

It can also be mixed with your regular conditioner for adding hair volume. Just mix equal portions of both conditioner and rock salt and apply on to your hair. After half an hour, wash off with normal water. This procedure will surely add volume to your hair.

To know about various health benefits of rock salt, click here.

 

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