IT SOOTHES SKIN AILMENTS

Ever heard anecdotes about people’s skin conditions improving during their holidays? It’s thought that the sea’s elixir of minerals is responsible. ‘It’s no coincidence that the ocean is one of the best sources of these nutrients

– as humans, we evolved from the sea and our mineral profiles match,’ says Philip Tanswell, chief operating officer of Cornish Sea Salt Co.

‘Seawater is rich in minerals like magnesium, zinc, iron and potassium,’ says Kevin Benitez Garcia, marketing manager of Gran Canaria Wellness. ‘Soaking in seawater is nature’s skin treatment,’ says Kevin. A study found soaking atopic skin in magnesiumrich salt reduced inflammation, while improving skin barrier function.

‘In psoriasis, the cell turnover is high, so replenishing with minerals the body has used up could be why it helps many people,’ says Karen Davis, chief pharmacist for Westlab Salts.