You’ll find salt water (or ocean water) in loads of hair care products, from shampoos to styling sprays. This is because sea salt is a powerful natural exfoliator with anti-fungal properties that stimulates blood flow in the scalp. Here are four hair benefits of salt water that you need to know about.
#1. It exfoliates the scalp
Just like the rest of your skin, you should exfoliate your scalp and remove dead cells regularly. This improves the condition of the scalp and reduces dryness and flakiness.
“Before your next shampoo and conditioning, create several parts on the hair and apply two teaspoons of sea salt directly to the scalp,” says Essence magazine [1]. “Massage and let it sit for 10 minutes before shampooing.”
Salt water also has anti-fungal properties that treat dandruff — a condition that affects 50 million people in the United States alone [2].
#2. It improves oily hair
Salt water can also remove excess sebum and oils from the hair. This benefits people who suffer from greasy or oily hair.
“The ability of sea salt to remove oil from hair is because the minerals actually strengthen your follicles and scalp,” says Step To Health [3]. “As a result, the buildup of oil is reduced and your hair looks much healthier.”
#3. It adds volume and moisture
There are salt crystals in ocean water [4]. These crystals can add volume to the hair, making salt water products a great choice for people experiencing hair loss. Salt crystals also add moisture to a dry, flaky scalp.
Tip: With so many salt water products on the market, it can be difficult to know where to start. Choose products without nasty additives and chemicals that cancel out the benefits of salt water and damage your hair.
#4. It improves hair quality
Salt water contains amazing minerals and vitamins such as potassium and magnesium. This can significantly improve the quality of hair.
Final Word
Few people truly realize the amazing hair benefits of salt water. Search for this ingredient the next time you shop for hair care products! Are you suffering from thinning hair or hair loss? At Custom Hair Tampa Bay, we offer customizable hair replacement solutions that are suited for each individual’s wants and needs. To schedule a free consultation click here.
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Sources:
[1] https://www.essence.com/beauty/sea-salt-scalp-hacks/#:~:text=Beyond%20diminishing%20dandruff%20flakes%2C%20it,for%2010%20minutes%20before%20shampooing.
[2] https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC3129121/#:~:text=%5B6%5D%20One%20survey%20in%20the,various%20dandruff%20treatment%20products%20annually.
[3] https://steptohealth.com/treat-oily-hair-with-sea-salt/
[4] https://manoa.hawaii.edu/exploringourfluidearth/chemical/chemistry-and-seawater/salty-sea/weird-science-types-salts-seawater#:~:text=The%20orange%20salt%20ring%20is%20the%20most%20soluble%20salt.&text=As%20water%20evaporates%20from%20seawater,of)%20solution%20and%20forms%20crystals.