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Sea Salt Spray for Healthy Skin

June 28, 2013 by Katie Wells
DIY Sea Spray for Healthy Skin

I’m a big fan of natural sea salt and of magnesium, and this recipe combines both to create a sea spray that is nourishing for the skin.

Sea Salt and salt water have a long history of use in various types of beauty recipes and even skin therapies. Using sea salt/salt water for therapeutic purposes even has its own name: Thalassotherapy, which simply refers to the therapeutic use of salt water.

Many people seem to notice reduction in acne and a clearer complexion from the use of salt on the skin. Most often, salt is incorporated in scrubs for the skin, but this gentle Sea Spray can be left on to continuously nourish the skin. The minerals in salt can also help nourish skin.

Aside from its beauty benefits, this sea spray leaves skin feeling refreshed and light. It can serve as a facial toner or as an all-over skin nourishing spray. If you’ve never tried salt on the skin, try this simple and inexpensive recipe!

Sea Salt Spray Ingredients

  • 1 cup of distilled or boiled water
  • 1 Tablespoon Himalayan Salt (or Sea Salt)
  • Pinch of Epsom Salt or Magnesium Flakes
  • Optional: 1-3 drops of essential oil of choice (I like Lavender or Mint)

How to Make Salt Spray:

  1. Add salt and epsom salt/magnesium (if using) to warm water and stir until salt is completely dissolved.
  2. Add essential oils if using and store in a glass jar or spray bottle.
  3. To use: Apply to skin by spraying or with a cotton pad as a toner. Great for use as part of a daily skin care routine of after swimming.

Note: In place of distilled water, an herbal tea can be used as long as the tea is made from dried herbs. Calendula or chamomile tea work really well in this recipe or mint can be used for a cooling spray!

Do you use salt for improved skin health? Share your experience below!

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About Katie Wells

Katie Wells, CTNC, MCHC, Founder and CEO of Wellness Mama and Co-Founder of Wellnesse, has a background in research, journalism, and nutrition. As a wife and mom of six, she turned to research and took health into her own hands to find answers to her health problems. WellnessMama.com is the culmination of her thousands of hours of research and all posts are medically reviewed and verified by the Wellness Mama research team. Katie is also the author of the bestselling books The Wellness Mama Cookbook and The Wellness Mama 5-Step Lifestyle Detox.

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Discussion (148 Comments)

  1. elissa

    July 8, 2013 at 9:33 PM

    This looks great! How many drops of essential oil should use?

    Reply
    • radha

      July 5, 2015 at 2:34 PM

      I think she said 1-3 drops.

      Reply
  2. Heidi

    July 6, 2013 at 12:13 AM

    Just for your face or whole body?

    Reply
    • Wellness Mama

      July 6, 2013 at 3:37 PM

      Works on face and body..

      Reply
  3. Elly

    July 5, 2013 at 10:26 AM

    This spray is amazing, thank you so much for posting this!

    I used Camomile tea instead of just water and it really soothes the skin and smells lovely. Made my acne MUCH LESS visible, when nothing else I have tried, including horrible smelling creams, helped.

    Definitely the best thing I’ve tried. 🙂

    Reply
  4. Maggi Daly Spillman

    July 4, 2013 at 2:09 PM

    This sounds great! 🙂 If using the herbal tea, would you just steep and then mix? How soon should all of the spray be used after making? Thanks!

    Reply
    • Wellness Mama

      July 4, 2013 at 7:05 PM

      Just steep and mix. The spray will keep with the salt at least a month…

      Reply
  5. Kirsten McCulloch

    July 4, 2013 at 2:06 AM

    I love the sound of this – just the name makes me feel all summery and down by the sea 🙂 I guess we’re nearly half way through winter here, and I’m looking forward to summer already! (I do realise the point of the spray is not to make you feel like you’re on holidays, but hey, it’s worth a try isn’t it? 😛 )

    Reply
  6. Jessie Previch

    June 30, 2013 at 4:54 PM

    I have been following your blog for a while and have done many many of your DIY recipies that really helped out during my Peace Corps service. Affordable and natural and my skin feels great. So thanks! Question: Could I use the Magnesuim Powder Natural Calm instead of these flakes?

    Reply
    • Wellness Mama

      July 1, 2013 at 8:59 AM

      You could try, but it dies have other ingredients so I’m not sure how it would incorporate. You can omit the magnesium and just use salt though…

      Reply
  7. Steff

    June 28, 2013 at 6:05 PM

    Since going off birth control 5 months ago (I was using the Nuvaring) my skin has developed the worst acne, which until now I have never suffered with in my life. A lot of it does seem to be hormonal acne (which would make sense) Do you think this spray could potentially help that? Or anything else that could be really beneficial? Been good with diet, exercise, and reducing stress but things seem to getting worse.

    Reply
    • Wellness Mama

      June 28, 2013 at 9:58 PM

      It definitely shouldn’t hurt! Internal magnesium is often helpful too…

      Reply
      • tanya

        August 13, 2015 at 2:00 PM

        what kind of magnesium there are so many and its really hard to trust whats real thank for the in put have a great day

        Reply
        • Wellness Mama

          August 13, 2015 at 8:53 PM

          I get mine here: https://wellnessmama.com/go/magnesium/

          Reply
          • Yvette

            June 3, 2016 at 11:30 PM

            Is it me… Magnesium oil stings like crazy on my enflamed excema

    • Caroline Blache

      August 9, 2013 at 12:04 PM

      You should read the book acne no more ( you can find it on the website of the autor) it has helped a lot to deal with hormonal acne without taking the pill.
      You could maybe try if you’re not hiding some part of yourself if you’re loving yourself enough.
      I was in the same case than you. I send you support
      Have a nice day

      Reply
      • Ursula

        November 6, 2014 at 2:16 PM

        I agrree

        Reply
    • Shauna

      April 6, 2014 at 12:32 PM

      Your skin will go crazy with hormonal changes but should settle in about 3 cycles. Really increase your water!

      Reply
  8. Zoe Molina

    June 28, 2013 at 3:52 PM

    Could this be used on skin with eczema?
    Also, how much lavender (or mint) essential oil do you add to it?

    Reply
    • Wellness Mama

      June 28, 2013 at 9:57 PM

      It can be used on skin with eczema. The oils could be left out, or a couple drops could be added…

      Reply
      • Zoe Molina

        June 29, 2013 at 12:01 PM

        Thanks! Will be making this today 🙂

        Reply
      • Phoebe

        June 19, 2017 at 4:00 PM

        Hi there. My mother in law has a very bad patch of eczema that’s oozing at the moment. We’re trying a diet adjustment and we’re interested in the sea salt spray. Just one question, could the sea salt spray make her eczema worse at all? We’re worried about infection

        Reply
        • Ashley

          May 22, 2018 at 8:24 AM

          If the spray does not work the sea salt would just clean and disinfect the eczema and any open cuts from scratching

          Reply
    • Michelle

      July 10, 2016 at 1:29 AM

      Optional: 1-3 drops of essential oil of choice (I like Lavender or Mint)

      Reply
    • Von

      March 2, 2019 at 11:07 AM

      I’ve found that Frankincense EO really helps with eczema on my hands. Clears it up faster than anything prescription or OTC. It might be worth a test in this.

      Reply
  9. Anna

    June 28, 2013 at 2:38 PM

    could i also use magnesium oil?

    Reply
    • Wellness Mama

      June 28, 2013 at 9:57 PM

      Yes

      Reply
      • kassie

        December 27, 2014 at 1:01 PM

        could I use coconut oil or tea tree oil?

        Reply
  10. Erica

    June 28, 2013 at 12:36 PM

    When using the oil cleaning method when would you apply this? I haven’t been using a toner since I started using oils to wash my face but I would love to try this!!

    Reply
    • Jennifer Lynch

      June 28, 2013 at 3:44 PM

      I was wondering this as well.

      Reply
      • sherry.

        July 12, 2013 at 2:18 PM

        i was wondering the same thing didn’t go down for enough

        Reply
    • Wellness Mama

      June 28, 2013 at 9:57 PM

      After washing but before applying makeup or anything else…

      Reply
      • Mira Park

        September 21, 2015 at 1:03 AM

        Would I be able to use chamomille tea straight from a tea bag?

        Reply
        • Sandra JT

          September 28, 2015 at 11:21 PM

          Yes, or any other suitable herbal tea bag.

          Reply
      • Chloe

        August 10, 2016 at 4:59 PM

        Loving this recipe! Is this spray ok to use twice daily? Or should I stick to just the once?

        Reply
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