based on salts, in fact, to which different types of ingredients can be added (essential oils, perfumes, dyes), in order to enrich the product and make it more appealing, both during the time of purchase and during use. In this regard, we remind you that in this case the term "salts" is not used to indicate only the kitchen salt, or rather, the almost pure sodium chloride used in the culinary field; but it is used to indicate various substances used for the preparation of hot baths which - chemically speaking - are made up of anions and cations (joined by ionic bonds) which arrange themselves to form a crystal lattice.
Among the salts most used in this field, we remember sodium chloride, magnesium chloride, calcium chloride, potassium chloride and magnesium sulphate.
or epsomite - considered by many to be the bath salt par excellence. From a chemical point of view, Epsom salt consists of magnesium sulfate heptahydrate (MgSO4 ∙ 7H2O). It is a compound to which various properties are attributed, including - when used externally - the ability to promote muscle relaxation by removing any tension and pain and the ability to relieve skin that is irritated or affected by diseases such as psoriasis. Although similar activities have not been scientifically proven, there are many who use this salt claiming its effectiveness.Whole sea salt
Integral sea salt is obtained by evaporation of sea water and subsequent washing and purification operations. In addition to being composed of sodium chloride, integral sea salt contains appreciable quantities of iodine, potassium, magnesium and other microelements. salt draining and anti-cellulite properties are attributed which, however, are not supported by scientific evidence. In any case, even if these properties were scientifically proven, the sole use of bath salts made with integral sea salt would not be sufficient to counteract a blemish like cellulite, but it could be considered as an adjuvant cosmetic treatment in the context of a healthy lifestyle characterized by a balanced diet and a good level of physical activity.
Pink salt from the Himalayas
The pink salt of the Himalayas is considered as a particular type of integral salt since it is not subjected to refining. It consists of sodium chloride crystals (about 95%) and numerous minerals (over 80) present in lower quantities, including we find iodine, calcium, magnesium and potassium. The characteristic pink color, on the other hand, is attributable to the content of iron oxides. The bath salts prepared with this product are attributed the ability to relieve inflamed and irritated skin.
Salt of the Dead Sea
Salt from the Dead Sea is made up of a mixture of different salts, such as sodium chloride, magnesium chloride, potassium chloride and calcium chloride. It should be emphasized that, unlike other types of salt, the concentration of sodium chloride in that of the Dead Sea is not very high.
However, it is believed that bath salts made with this particular product are able to relieve muscle pain and are able to counteract fatigue by promoting relaxation. In addition to this, detoxifying and draining properties are also ascribed to bath salts of this type.
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