Salt & Seaweed: Nature’s Duo for Body Care and a Healthier Planet

When it comes to body care, sometimes the simplest, most natural ingredients are the most powerful. Two time-tested allies—salt and seaweed—have been used for centuries to soothe, heal, and rejuvenate. Today, these gifts from the ocean aren’t just helping our skin and muscles—they may also help heal the planet.

Why Salt is a Spa Essential

Salts like Epsom Salt, Sea Salt, and Dead Sea Salt are rich in minerals that nourish and restore the body.

• Epsom Salt (magnesium sulfate) eases muscle tension, reduces swelling, and helps with detox.

• Sea Salt is packed with trace minerals that exfoliate and revitalize skin.

• Dead Sea Salt contains high levels of magnesium, calcium, and potassium, known to improve circulation and support skin health.

More to Know: Salt therapy, also known as halotherapy, has been practiced for hundreds of years in Europe and Asia. Bathing in mineral-rich waters is proven to boost skin hydration, stimulate cell regeneration, and even help with conditions like eczema and psoriasis. In addition to physical benefits, salt baths are also known to trigger the release of serotonin, promoting relaxation and better sleep.

The Magic of Seaweed in Skincare

Seaweed—whether it’s Sea Lettuce, Irish Moss, or Kombu—isn’t just a healthy food. Applied topically, it hydrates, calms, and feeds your skin with vitamins, antioxidants, and minerals.

• Sea Lettuce: Soothes and replenishes moisture.

• Irish Moss: Improves elasticity and reduces irritation.

• Kombu: Detoxifies and supports a healthy skin barrier.

  
  

  More to Know: Seaweed is a skincare multitasker. Its natural polysaccharides form a protective barrier that helps lock in moisture, while its antioxidants defend against environmental stressors like pollution and UV damage. It’s also naturally rich in iodine, which can stimulate skin metabolism and support detoxification. In spa treatments, seaweed wraps and baths are used to draw out impurities, balance skin pH, and encourage circulation—leaving skin looking radiant and refreshed.

  
  

Why Foot Soaks Deserve More Love

Your feet carry you through thousands of steps a day—yet they’re often the most neglected part of your self-care routine. A warm salt and seaweed soak can:

• Relieve tired, aching feet

• Reduce swelling and inflammation

• Soften rough heels

• Boost circulation

• Provide a grounding, meditative moment after a long day

  
  

How to Make a Foot Soak at Home:

1. Fill a basin with warm water.

2. Add 1/2 cup salt of your choice.

3. Stir in 1–2 tablespoons finely ground seaweed.

4. Soak feet for 15–20 minutes. Pat dry and moisturize.

Beyond the Tub: Salt, Seaweed & the Blue Economy

The “blue economy” is a growing movement focused on using ocean resources sustainably to support human health, biodiversity, and climate stability. Seaweed plays a starring role.

• Carbon Capture: Seaweed absorbs CO₂ from the atmosphere, helping fight climate change.

• No Freshwater Needed: It grows without irrigation or fertilizers.

• Temperature Resilience: Seaweed forests protect marine life and help stabilize ocean temperatures.

• Job Creation: Seaweed farming supports coastal communities.

By choosing products that use sustainably sourced seaweed, you’re not only caring for your body—you’re supporting a global effort to protect our oceans and slow rising temperatures.

Visit Us for Supplies & a DIY Spa Experience

Ready to experience the benefits for yourself? Stop by our store to pick up high-quality salts, nutrient-rich seaweeds, and aromatic oils. While you’re here, visit our DIY Bar where you can create your own custom Salt Scrubs and Bath Soaks. Choose from our selection of premium ingredients, blend them your way, and leave with a spa treat that’s perfectly tailored to you.

Whether you’re making a gift or indulging in self-care, you’ll walk away with a little jar of ocean-powered wellness—and the satisfaction of supporting sustainable, blue-economy products.